Osteoporosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Specializations

Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery

Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)

Trauma Surgery

Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision

Experience

Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993

İnönü University Research Hospital 1994

Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000

Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002

Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010

Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018

Hospital Park 2019-2021

Education

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who underwent specialist training at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Undertook specialist observership at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Specialises in managing bone health and fracture prevention for senior patients
• Experienced in residency training at Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for metabolic bone issues

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who focuses on bone health and fracture prevention in older age.

• Specialises in managing complex fractures in patients aged 55 to 70 with advanced plating techniques
• Completed dedicated training in bone and soft tissue tumours to identify underlying bone weaknesses
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association and the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published research on metabolic syndrome and its impact on skeletal health and cardiovascular risk factors

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)

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is a leading orthopaedic surgeon who performs 650 major surgeries annually at Private Medicabil Hospital.

• Specialises in joint replacements and revision arthroplasty to manage bone health complications
• President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Served as a global clinical lecturer and advisor for Stryker USA
• Recognised member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Developed new surgical techniques for managing complex hip dislocations and contractures

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who manages bone health and spinal fragility through surgical and non-surgical care.

• Treats spinal fractures and curvatures caused by bone thinning and reduced density
• Uses minimally invasive spinal surgery – involves smaller incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in managing cervical disc prosthesis and pediatric spinal bone problems
• Published over 100 international articles on orthopaedics and spinal bone health
• Board member of the Turkish Spine Association and the Scoliosis Research Society

Professor Cengiz Sen leads the orthopaedics team at Biruni University Hospital, bringing specialist expertise in managing brittle bones and skeletal health.

• Specialises in regenerative treatments including stem cell therapy to support bone and joint repair
• Expert in treating degenerative joint disease and complex bone fractures often linked to bone density loss
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's most prestigious training centres
• Researches and publishes on total knee replacements and innovative limb reconstruction techniques
• Expertise in corrective bone surgery (osteotomy) for adult patients with structural skeletal issues

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a senior surgical expert who trained at the Cleveland Medical Center and Columbia University School of Medicine.

• Treats bone fragility and fractures using microsurgery – small-scale surgical techniques for precision repair
• Specialises in hip and knee prostheses for patients with bone density loss
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained specialist surgeons
• Expert in orthopaedic traumatology – managing complex bone breaks caused by weakened skeletal structures

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading university-based medical centres.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and bone health management
• Coordinates surgical and non-surgical care for bone density issues
• Oversees orthopaedic training as a senior medical faculty lead
• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University – a specialist Turkish health institution
• Focuses on preventitive bone care and fracture risk reduction

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist in spinal and joint surgery who has published research on idiopathic scoliosis in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs vertebral plastic – a procedure to stabilise fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint degeneration to aid natural tissue healing
• Specialises in conservative scoliosis treatment to manage spinal curvature without invasive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Ahmet Dogan is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Kolan Hospital Group with a strong background in clinical research.

• Specialises in managing bone density loss and metabolic bone disorders
• Focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for bone health
• Contributes to orthopaedic science through ongoing clinical research
• Handled both routine and complex bone health cases

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Egemed Hospitals with extensive training in musculoskeletal health and surgical bone care.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on metabolic bone health and fracture prevention for senior patients
• Treats cases involving lifestyle-related bone density loss and traumatic injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer was born in Kayseri in 1968. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. In 1997, he completed his specialization training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital with a thesis on "Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Results". Between 1997 and 2000, he worked as a specialist doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of the same hospital, and between 2000 and 2004, he served as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2004 and 2013, he worked as a chief resident in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health. He became an associate professor in 2004 and worked as a lecturer at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016. He was appointed as a full professor at Yüksek İhtisas University in 2018. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous scientific articles. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Hip, knee, shoulder arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery, robotic knee prosthesis surgery)

Extremity traumas (fractures and muscle/tendon tears)

Orthopedic oncology surgeries

Sports injuries and arthroscopy

Hand surgery

Shoulder and elbow surgery.