Hand Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in hand surgery.

• Performed 900+ procedures focusing on complex hand and upper limb reconstruction
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre in the USA
• Specialises in microsurgery and reconstructive techniques for traumatic injuries
• Certified instructor for national microsurgery and hand surgery programmes

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated clinical focus on hand surgery.

• Treats traumatic hand injuries and chronic conditions affecting the wrist and fingers
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or injury-related hand issues
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited medical centre in Turkey
• Combines hand microsurgery expertise with broader orthopaedic trauma management

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on reconstructive limb procedures and trauma recovery.

• Completed a surgical research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the United States
• Served as Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital for four years
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Accredited by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and tiny incisions for faster joint recovery

Professor Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise in complex orthopaedic repairs and limb trauma.

• Specialises in tendon injuries and repairs to restore hand and finger functionality
• Uses arthroscopic joint surgery – a minimally invasive method using tiny cameras for faster healing
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trains other surgeons in orthopaedics and traumatology through his academic roles
• Expert in microsurgery techniques for delicate nerve and tissue repair

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dual-language specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on orthopaedics and reconstructive hand surgery.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and surgical repair of hand injuries
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital – a major regional surgical hub
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Highly proficient in German and English for clear international patient communication
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedics and emergency surgical care

Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

Orthopaedics and Traumatology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
• Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
• Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
• Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
• Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

International Researcher IDs:  

• ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

Education & Training

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Academic & Professional Appointments

• 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
• 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
• 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

Professional Memberships

• Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
  AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

Scientific & Educational Contributions

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

Teaching & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
• Hip and knee arthroplasty
• Prosthetic joint infections
• VTE prophylaxis
• Surgical approaches and implant strategies

Professor Kececi is a highly regarded specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on limb salvage and complex orthopaedic reconstruction.

• Specialises in tendon transfers to restore hand and arm function after injury
• Trained in France in minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
• Former General Secretary of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Manages complex reconstruction cases including elbow and shoulder surgery

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

• Specialises in paediatric hand surgery and complex musculoskeletal oncology
• Heads the orthopaedic department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Won multiple Akif Sakir Sakar Scientific Awards for clinical research
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Trained as a clinical visitor at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Undertook further international training at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Focuses on upper limb procedures including complex shoulder and elbow reconstructions
• Served as an orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in microvascular hand and wrist repair.

• Trained in basic microsurgery for the delicate repair of small nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Completed specialist cadaver training in wrist arthroscopy – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint surgery
• Researched how lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) impacts grasp strength to improve functional recovery
• Expertise in managing complex limb trauma, including humerus and tibia fractures
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

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.

Professor Erturer is a leading expert in hand and reconstructive microsurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in delicate repairs of the hand and wrist.

• Member of the Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Performs reconstructive microsurgery to repair tiny nerves and blood vessels in the hand
• Treats complex conditions like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
• Active researcher with 26 international articles published on orthopaedic trauma and surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and pursued an Orthopaedics and Traumatology Fellowship at Tepecik Education and Research Hospital. Additional training includes time with the International Trauma Association in Switzerland.

Experience includes roles as a clinical observer at EMOT, Izmir, and Ranawat Orthopaedics, US, as well as a Microsurgery Training Trainee in Germany. The doctor also served as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist with TUSYAD and was the former injury doctor for Altay FC.

Specializes in knee arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, stem cell therapy for arthritis, knee arthroplastic, and hip replacement.

Professor Bekler is a highly skilled microsurgeon who completed specialized hand surgery training at the prestigious Columbia University School of Medicine.

• Trained in microsurgery at the Cleveland Medical Center – focusing on delicate nerve and vessel repairs
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Specialises in orthopaedic microsurgery to restore hand function and sensation
• Trained numerous specialists as the Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist who leads complex hand and upper extremity cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Completed a specialised Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Maltepe University
• Served as an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Assistant at Yale University in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using tiny cameras and instruments for precise joint repairs
• Manages traumatic injuries including complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage
• Experienced in microsurgery for delicate nerve and tendon repairs in the hand