Halyus Valgus Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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 Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with extensive training from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in Hallux Valgus surgery to correct painful toe deformities
• Performs orthopaedic trauma surgery for complex bone and joint injuries
• Expert in arthroplasty, including total joint replacement for knees and hips
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Skilled in soft tissue mass excision for removing non-cancerous tumours

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in corrective bone and joint procedures.

• Completed an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the world's top-ranked orthopaedic centre
• Holds a fellowship from Bezmialem Vakif University specialising in upper and lower limb surgery
• Experienced in performing osteotomies – surgical bone realignments to correct painful foot deformities
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and completed residency at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Training Hospital

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Professor Burak Onvural specialises in foot joint and toe reconstruction at the Onvural Orthopedic Center. He gained international surgical insights through training at Louisville University and as a clinical observer at Ranawat Orthopaedics in New York.

• Treats Hallux Valgus using surgical reconstruction to realign the big toe joint
• Addresses secondary joint issues in the toes to improve mobility and reduce pain
• Former injury doctor for Altay FC, a Turkish Premier League football team
• Trained with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland on complex bone repairs
• Uses microsurgery techniques to assist in precise joint and soft tissue recovery

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist who focuses on complex foot and joint reconstruction at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Trained in orthopaedic trauma at Yale University in the United States
• Completed an advanced master's programme in joint surgery and rehabilitation
• Specialises in correcting foot deformities and leg curvatures to improve mobility
• Expert in arthroscopy, using small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, bringing senior academic oversight to bunion correction surgery.

• Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since 2018
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in foot and ankle reconstruction for Hallux Valgus
• Uses surgical techniques focused on correcting bone alignment and restoring mobility
• Member of the academic faculty training the next generation of surgeons

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospitals who brings decades of surgical insight to corrective foot procedures.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex bone alignment
• Refined his surgical techniques across major private institutions including Acropolis and Koru Hospitals
• Focuses on restoring mobility and foot function through precise surgical intervention

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser has performed over 1,100 successful treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, specialising in complex bone and joint reconstruction.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Expert in hand and foot surgery, addresses functional and aesthetic concerns for hallux valgus
• Utilises arthroscopic techniques – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and minimal scarring
• Former Chief Resident at major trauma centres, managing high-volume reconstructive cases

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk leads orthopaedic care at Risus Clinic Istanbul, specialising in the Lapidus procedure for 3D bunion correction. This modern technique addresses the root cause of the deformity rather than just shaving the bone.

• Performs 3D Lapidus procedures to fix foot alignment in three dimensions
• Uses minimally invasive approaches for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Published researcher in spinal surgery and blood loss management
• Treats complex orthopaedic cases including ankle and hip joint replacements
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology