Injuries Of Bones And Joints Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Gursel Saka is a finalist for the prestigious Tubitak Technology Award for his contributions to surgical innovation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in pelvis and acetabulum surgery – complex procedures to repair the hip socket and pelvic ring
• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged joints with artificial ones for better mobility
• Focuses on trauma surgery to repair severe bone fractures and joint injuries
• Expert in spine surgery for correcting structural damage and relieving chronic pain
• Professor at the University of Health Sciences – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and leads the specialist team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in complex spinal corrections and traumatic joint injuries
• Completed specialist training in spine surgery at the Hokkaido University in Japan
• Served as a senior specialist at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center to treat rare skeletal deformities
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and former university professor

Professor Sokucu has successfully performed over 1,100 surgical treatments for bone and joint injuries, specialising in complex fracture management and orthopedic oncology.

• International Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in arthroplasty – surgical joint replacement to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Branch, focusing on acute bone and joint reconstruction
• Professor at Istanbul Aydın University – a leading institute for medical education and research
• Active member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association

Professor Arslanohlu is a bone and joint specialist who trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital - a premier centre for orthopaedic excellence.

• Specialises in meniscus tears and knee ligament repair to restore joint stability
• Performs hip and knee replacements using prosthesis to treat severe calcification
• Expert in managing recurrent shoulder dislocations and chronic shoulder instability
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome using techniques to relieve pressure on the median nerve

Professor Ali Levent Yalchin is a senior specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Treats complex hand injuries, fractures, and joint disorders including nerve repairs
• Holds the title of Professor, leading the clinical teaching for surgical trainees
• Manages traumatic bone injuries requiring high-precision surgical reconstruction
• Uses microsurgical techniques to restore function in delicate hand and joint structures

Professor Eyup Bakmaz has performed over 1,100 successful treatments, specialising in complex joint repairs at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on sports injuries and orthopedic trauma management
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy – keyhole surgery using tiny cameras for faster healing
• Specialises in knee replacement surgery for severe joint wear
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques that reduce post-op pain and scaring

Professor Tuncer brings deep expertise in orthopaedic oncology and trauma surgery to the Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in treating complex bone and joint injuries that require sophisticated reconstruction.

• Completed specific training in orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University and Acıbadem Medical School
• Expert in extremity reconstruction using Ilizarov methods to repair damaged limbs or bone loss
• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery to restore mobility
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours
• Active in the Foot and Ankle Surgery Department for lower limb injuries

Dr Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist who focuses on complex trauma and post-trauma deformities at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in AO Trauma Master techniques for upper extremity bone and joint injuries
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for ACL and shoulder repairs using minimally invasive methods
• Expert in limb lengthening and corrective surgery for severe bone deformities
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Treats paediatric orthopaedic conditions and bone tumours with specialised surgical protocols

Dr Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Atlas University Hospital, focusing on complex joint reconstruction and sports injuries.

• Specialises in arthroscopic meniscus and ACL repairs to restore knee stability and function
• Performs hip and knee replacements using press-fit designs for better long-term implant stability
• Expert in limb lengthening and height extension procedures for bone length discrepancies
• Published research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to accelerate healing in chronic tendinopathies
• Manages bone infections and diabetic foot complications to prevent long-term mobility loss

Professor Abdullah Eren is a pioneer in paediatric orthopaedics who developed a new surgical technique for hip dysplasia that eliminates the need for internal pins.

• Specialises in limb lengthening using Ilizarov techniques to correct bone deformities and length discrepancies
• Founding member of the Turkish Ilizarov Applications and Research Centre (ASAMI)
• Expert in paediatric trauma and reconstructive surgery for complex joint injuries
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on major joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgery for complex injuries
• Performs orthopaedic oncology to treat bone and soft tissue tumours
• Provides paediatric orthopaedic surgery for children with bone and joint disorders
• Experienced in hand surgery for intricate nerve and tendon repairs
• Completed specialist training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Senol Akman is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has authored over 15 major studies on complex bone and joint injuries.

• Specialises in unstable femoral fractures using internal fixation to stabilise the hip and thigh bone
• Expert in surgical repair of elbow ankylosis and post-traumatic stiffness to restore joint movement
• Performs Bankart reconstructions using suture anchors to treat recurring shoulder dislocations
• Researched bioabsorbable screws in ligament surgery for more natural healing outcomes
• Manages complex ankle fractures and syndesmotic injuries using targeted surgical techniques

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a North American-trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed elite fellowships at Cornell University and the University of Western Ontario.

• Specialises in complex shoulder and elbow trauma, including rotator cuff repairs and instability
• Performs reverse shoulder prosthesis surgery for proximal humerus tumours and joint damage
• Uses arthroscopic microfracture techniques to treat knee osteonecrosis with minimal invasion
• Published extensive research on long-term outcomes for distal humeral and supracondylar fractures
• Experienced in managing geriatric hip fractures and joint replacement procedures

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a European-certified specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre in the United States.

• Holds the prestigious European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expert in microsurgery – a precise technique used to repair tiny nerves and blood vessels
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and incisions for quicker joint recovery
• Uses Ilizarov techniques to treat complex bone deformities and non-healing fractures

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He uses his international training to treat complex fractures and multisystem injuries.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using tiny cameras and small incisions for joint repairs
• Former Chief Assistant and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on sports injuries and surgical knee reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Fellow of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman leads orthopaedic care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, specialising in joint repair and complex trauma surgery.

• Performs arthroscopic joint surgery – uses tiny incisions and cameras for faster healing and less scarring
• Expert in arthroplasty, the surgical reconstruction or replacement of damaged joints to restore mobility
• Specialises in tendon repairs and treating sports-related bone and joint injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and limb lengthening procedures for children

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dual-language specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology currently treating patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialised in paediatric orthopaedics and emergency surgery for bone and joint injuries
• Completed advanced residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in German and English, facilitating clear communication for international patients
• Formerly served as a surgeon at major teaching and research hospitals across Turkey