Osteoporosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on joint-preserving surgery and fracture management. He holds a prestigious fellowship from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the top-ranked orthopaedic hospital in the US.

• Specialises in managing fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis and low bone density
• Expert in joint-preserving techniques to maintain mobility and reduce the need for surgery
• Uses robotic-assisted technology for high-precision hip and knee reconstructions
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on bone and joint health
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)

Dr. Serdar Toker is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He holds the prestigious FESSH European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Dr. Toker treats complex musculoskeletal conditions and spinal deformities. He serves as a microsurgery course chair and instructor for national surgical societies.

• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center in Denver.
• Performs specialized procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and scoliosis surgery.
• Earned a subspecialty diploma in hand surgery.

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

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

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

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a BOARD certificate from the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

• Specialises in fracture management and metabolic bone health at Estophia Hospital
• Published research in International Osteoporosis describing the link between platelet volume and bone mineralisation
• Completed a clinical spine surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Expert in managing vertebral fractures and degenerative spine conditions through surgical and non-surgical means
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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

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 Ozan Beytemur is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, known for his work in improving osteoporosis prediction through lumbar MRI scans.

• Specialises in identifying bone quality issues using paravertebral muscle measurements
• Researches chemoprophylactic treatments to protect against steroid-induced bone loss
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Former Chief Physician with senior expertise in managing complex bone density cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association since 2011

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.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.