Orthopedics Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Kalkan is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in keyhole surgery and total joint replacements.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgery to repair cartilage without open surgery
• Specialises in knee, shoulder, and hip replacements for advanced arthritis and joint damage
• Provides reconstruction for ACL tears and meniscectomy for knee cartilage injuries
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting toe deformities like Hallux Valgus

Specializations

Scoliosis Treatment

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine

Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems

Knee and Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder and Knee Problems

Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)

Dr Elmacioglu lead orthopaedic cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex paediatric conditions and joint reconstruction.

• Focuses on paediatric hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty to replace damaged joint surfaces
• Treats sports injuries using specialised surgical techniques for faster recovery
• Manages Klumpke's palsy and other nerve-related musculoskeletal conditions
• Specialises in the surgical repair of bone fractures and joint dislocations

Dr Sahiner is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery for both adults and children.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery on knees, shoulders, and ankles to treat joint issues with smaller incisions
• Specialises in joint replacements using knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses
• Expert in managing sports injuries and ACL reconstructions for athletes
• Provides surgical care for adult and paediatric trauma, including complex fractures

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr Burcin Kececi is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital with advanced fellowship training from prestigious French medical centres.

• Specialises in limb-salvage surgery for bone and soft tissue tumours to preserve mobility
• Completed intensive training in France for minimally invasive hip and knee procedures
• Expert in pediatric orthopaedics, managing complex bone deformities and tendon transfers
• Serves as a board member for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch (TOTBID)

Dr Feridun Cilli is a sports medicine and microsurgery expert at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras to repair joints with minimal scarring
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for high-precision nerve and tissue repairs
• Focuses on meniscus tears, scoliosis, and sports-related joint damage
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Extensive background in military hospital trauma and orthopaedic care

Professor Mustafa Emiroglu is a senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with expertise in complex surgical interventions and endocrine health.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery, a technique that combines tumour removal with plastic surgery for better aesthetic results
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association and the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Completed surgical training at the Europe Senology Academia in Germany

Dr Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on complex joint reconstructions and limb lengthening. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in limb lengthening and adult height extension procedures
• Published research on hip revisions for patients with major bone deficiency
• Performs minimally invasive knee and shoulder arthroscopy for sports injuries
• Manages difficult cases including diabetic foot and chronic bone infections
• Uses advanced press-fit designs for severe hip dysplasia cases

Dr Soltanzadeh is an expert in algology – the specialised study and treatment of chronic pain – at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed a cardiac anaesthesia fellowship at Istanbul's prestigious Çapa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in ozone therapy and innovative pain management for orthopaedic conditions
• Trained in Germany to refine techniques for complex pain cases
• Serves as a vital specialist for patient safety during orthopaedic interventions
• Provides care in seven languages including English for international patients

Professor Bulent Erol is a leading orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and complex paediatric bone and joint conditions
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Completed clinical visiting training at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham
• Recognised with multiple scientific awards for research into experimental and clinical orthopaedics
• Active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society

Professor Ofluoglu is an orthopedic oncology specialist at Medical Park Goztepe. He completed training in bone and soft tissue tumours at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopedic oncologic surgery for both adults and children
• Expert in Ilizarov surgery – a method used to reform or lengthen limb bones
• Performs hand microsurgery and trauma surgery for complex injuries
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and EFORT
• Authored over 50 scientific documents with 200 citations on orthopedic care

Dr Erden Erturer is a leading orthopaedic and trauma specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, with an impressive portfolio of 26 international research publications.

• Specialises in joint replacement and reconstruction for the hip, knee, and shoulder
• Focuses on robotic-assisted MAKOplasty and arthroscopic keyhole surgery
• Recognised expert in hand surgery and reconstructive microsurgery
• Former editor for Acta Orthopaedica Turcica – a major peer-reviewed medical journal
• Member of the International AO Alumni Association for trauma and fracture care

Professor Dedeoglu is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and former Chief Physician of Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital, Turkey's premier centre for bone health.

• Specialises in arthroscopic and open surgery for knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle injuries
• Completed an international clinical fellowship with the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Managed complex bone trauma as a research fellow at Thomas Jefferson University in the US
• Expert in joint replacements and reconstructive microsurgery for the hand and upper limbs
• Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow

Dr Ozden Gul is a General Surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on trauma surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Manages urgent surgical interventions for acute injuries and physical trauma
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for quicker recovery and minimal scarring
• Completed specialist residency training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Practised at several major Turkish institutions including Bakırköy Training and Research Hospital

Professor Bilgen performs roughly 650 surgeries every year and serves as the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Specialises in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements at Private Medicabil Hospital
• Expert in revision arthroplasty – replacing or fixing previous joint implants
• Developed new surgical techniques for managing complex hip dislocations and dysplasia
• International Education Advisor for STRYKER, training other surgeons on joint systems
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)