Coxarthrosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Egemed Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and surgical care.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical hub
• Specialises in managing wear and tear of the hip joints
• Focuses on surgical interventions to improve joint mobility and reduce pain
• Expertise in both public and private hospital orthopaedic sectors
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Egemed Hospitals group

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in hip arthroplasty and reconstruction for patients with severe osteoarthritis
• Board Certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Published research on improving muscle strength and recovery outcomes after joint replacement
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Trained at the Ankara University School of Medicine in orthopaedic oncology and arthroscopy

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul who specialises in total hip replacement and complex revision procedures.

• Performs revision hip arthroplasty for patients needing a second or corrective joint replacement
• Treats developmental dysplasia of the hip with total hip replacement surgery
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis to support natural joint healing and recovery
• Published researcher in spinal surgery and blood loss management techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has conducted extensive research into hip anatomy and surgical planning.

• Specialises in treating developmental hip dysplasia, a common cause of chronic hip pain and wear
• Published research on accurately identifying the hip rotation centre to improve surgical precision
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association, focusing on modern surgical techniques
• Completed specialised training in arthroscopy and knee peripheral sports injuries using cadaver courses
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University – a world-leading centre for musculoskeletal health
• Completed a rigorous residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Expertise in managing joint wear and degenerative conditions like coxarthrosis
• Focuses on restoring mobility through surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic interventions

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a career focused on hip and knee reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty – replacing damaged joint surfaces with prosthetics to restore pain-free movement
• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision joint replacement and faster recovery times
• Appointed Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – one of Turkey's specialised medical training institutions
• Expert in orthopaedic oncology surgeries for treating tumours affecting the skeletal system
• Fellowship-trained in major trauma and emergency orthopaedics at Ankara Muhittin Ulker Hospital

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr Erdinc Genc holds a fellowship from the American Hip Institute in Chicago, where he specialised in the latest hip preservation and reconstruction techniques.

• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – a world-leading centre for joint replacements
• Completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)
• Specialises in treating orthopaedic conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Focuses on hip-specific treatments, including minimally invasive joint surgery for faster recovery