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Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

EDUCATION 

1974/1979 Elementary School 

1979/1982 Secondary School 

1982/1985 High School 

1985/1991 GATA Military Medical Faculty 

1995/1999 GATA Resident in Orthopaedics. 

1999/2002 Specialist in Orthopaedics. 

2002/2008 GATA Assistant Prof in Orthopaedics 

2008/2009 MAYO Orthopedic Departments (with Franklin Sim, MD), Pathology Department ( with Carrie INWARDS, MD) and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (with Michael YASZEMSKI) 

2009/2012 GATA Associate Prof in Orthopaedics 

2012/ 2016 İstanbul Medipol University Orthopaedics and Traumatology Dep 

2016/ 2019 Ankara Güven Hospital Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department 

Oct 2019 Marmaris 

DISSERTATION 

The treatment of intraarticular fractures of lower extremity with Ilizarov sirculer external fixator. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Orthopedic Oncology 

Trauma Surgery (war injury, politrauma surgery) 

External Fixation (war injury, open fractures, deformity, limb lengthening) 

Arthroplasty 

Foot and ankle surgery 

AWARDS 2006 Best research presentation. Comparison between the distraction and grafting methods in the treatment of peripheral neural defects: an experimental study in rabbits. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; 39 (2) 163/171, 2005. 

2005 Best oral presentation. High dose neoadjuvan chemotherapy combined with autologous stem cell transplantation and limb sparing surgery in patients with nonmetastatic osteosarcoma Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 79/80, 2005. 

2005 Best poster presentation. Vascular and nonvascular fibular reconstruction results of benign aggressive and malign bone tumors. Acta Orthop. Traumatol. Turc; Supp II. 39 (2) 171, 2005 

MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES 

TOTBİD (TURKISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION) 

TMSTS (TURKISH MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETY) 

TURKISH ASAMI 

TURKISH FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 

TURKISH TRAUMA SOCIETY SOMOS 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Oncology and Trauma Graduate Program. 

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 

1. 4th Congress of The EFORT. 3/8 June, 1999. Brusells. 

2. 3rd Meeting of the ASAMI International 27/29 May 2004 İstanbul / Turkey. 

3. Asia pasific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 5th meeting. 23/25 April 2004 İzmir / Turkey 

4. 18th Annual meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. 25/27 May 2005. Italy. 

5. 7th International Congress on Spine. 14/17 April 2005. Antalya / Turkey 

6. 19th Annual meeting of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. 24/25 May 2006. Russia. 

7. 4th meeting of ASAMI International. 2006 Japan. 

8. 14th ISOLS 11/14 2007 Germany 

9. 5th meeting of ASAMI International. Russia 2008 

10.MAYO Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, A celebration of musculoskeletal tumor surgery meeting. Sep 23/25 2010 Rochester, MN, USA 

11.XXXIII Course on Musculoskeletal Pathology. 8/12 Feb. 2010. Bologna ITALY 

12. 16th ISOLS 2011 China 

13.7th meeting of ASAMI International. Greece 2012

Dr Erman Cekic is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic who has performed over 10,000 successful joint procedures throughout his career.

• Specialised training in shoulder arthroscopy and advanced joint surgery
• Focuses on sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques
• Completed the AO Trauma Masters course – the highest level of fracture and joint education
• Member of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Education & Training

1997 to 2003
Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School
Istanbul, Turkey
Degree: Medical Doctor (M.D.)

2003 to 2010
Taksim Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Residency: Orthopaedics and Traumatology

2010 to 2017
Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Education and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Position: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist

2017 – Present
Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine
Department: Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Position: Faculty Member

Orthopedic Certification

2010
Turkish Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Istanbul, Turkey

2014
European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)

National Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

-Turkish AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)

-FEBOT (Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)

Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A.1 Arıkan Y, Yavuz U, Lapcin O, Sökücü S, Özkan B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for osteoid osteoma under guidance of three-dimensional fluoroscopy.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.2 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.3 Karakoyun O, Sökücü S, Erol MF, Kucukkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Use of a magnetic bone nail for lengthening of the femur and tibia.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.4 Balioğlu MB, Albayrak A, Atıcı Y, Sökücü S, Tacal MT, Kaygusuz MA.
The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.5 Sökücü S, Aycan OE, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Congenital bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation in unusual location and age: a case report.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.6 Bilgili F, Kılıç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu A, Çepni K, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Retrospective analysis of AO 42A–B type tibia fractures treated with percutaneous locked plating and intramedullary nailing.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016.

A.7 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.8 Cetinkaya E, Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Polat A, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A.
Cheilectomy as a first-line surgical treatment option yields good functional results in grade III hallux rigidus.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2016.

A.9 Sökücü S, Menges O, Çetinkaya E, Parmaksızoğlu A, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Treatment of comminuted mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures by plate fixation using a bridging technique.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.10 Sökücü S, Karakoyun O, Arıkan Y, Küçükkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Efficacy of the Taylor spatial frame in the treatment of deformities around the knee.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2013.

A.11 Küçükkaya M, Karakoyun Ö, Sökücü S, Soydan R.
Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail.
J Orthop Sci. 2014. 

A.12 Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Erdoğan S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Tourniquet use in orthopedic surgery: a descriptive survey study among Turkish orthopedic surgeons and residents in Istanbul.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.13 Sökücü S, Demir B, Lapcin O, Yavuz U, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Perioperative versus postoperative measurement of Taylor Spatial Frame mounting parameters.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.14 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Özer D, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Isolated subtalar fusion for neglected painful intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.15 Yalcinkaya M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Chen C-Y, Lin K-C.
Influence of nail prominence and insertion point on anterior knee pain after tibial intramedullary nailing.
Orthopedics. 2014.

A.16 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Yıldırım T, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Comparison of intramedullary nail or plate fixation in distal tibial diaphyseal fractures close to the mortise.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014.

A.17 Karakoyun Ö, Küçükkaya M, Sökücü S.
Intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor in lower extremity lengthening.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.18 Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Çetinkaya E, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.19 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Akpınar E, Lapçin O, Atıcı Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
An unusual stress fracture in an archer with hypophosphatasia.
Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013.

A.20 Demir B, Sökücü S, Özden E, Yavuz U, Duman S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
A new application technique of circular fixator for the treatment of open tibial fractures: circular fixator-hinge technique.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2013.

Publications in National Peer-Reviewed Journals 

D.1 Kabukcuoglu Y, Yalcinkaya M, Sokucu S.
Staging and surgical treatment principles in malignant bone tumors.
TOTBID Journal. 2014.

D.2 Yavuz U, Sokucu S, Demir B, Yalcinkaya M, Cetinkaya E, Coskun M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of the necessity for routine radiographs in patients with ankle trauma using the Ottawa Rules.
Göztepe Medical Journal. 2013.

D.3 Yavuz U, Bayhan AI, Atici Y, Sokucu S, Kargin D, Uzun M.
Prevalence of lumbar spine anomalies detected radiographically in a male population.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2013.

D.4 Beng K, Lapcin O, Sokucu S, Ozkazanli G, Kabukcuoglu YS, Parmaksizoglu AS.
Tip Apex Distance measurements in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with 135° dynamic hip screw and its impact on outcomes.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2013.

D.5 Atici Y, Albayrak A, Tacal TM, Sokucu S, Beng K, Sari S, Kaygusuz MA.
The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: Its effect on spinal deformity correction, spinal growth, sagittal and coronal balance, and shoulder alignment.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2012.

D.6 Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y, Kabukcuoglu F, Ozkaya U.
A rare etiology of equinism: Intramuscular hemangioma (case report).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2011.

D.7 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Parmaksizoglu A, Kabukcuoglu Y.
The role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic wrist pain.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.8 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Mutlu H, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of carpal tunnel treatment using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PEM).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.9 Sokucu S, Menges O, Gul M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation developed after minor trauma during Pilates exercise.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.10 Gul M, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report of a ganglion cyst causing foot drop.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2008.

D.11 Ozkaya U, Kabukcuoglu Y, Parmaksizoglu A, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Basilgan S.
Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

D.12 Gul M, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Yeniocak S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report: Ipsilateral elbow dislocation with associated wrist fracture-dislocation.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

Dr. Murat Kezer is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and sports injuries. He has completed advanced training in MAKO Total and Partial Knee and Hip Replacement. Since 2002, he has attended more than 20 national and international congresses and courses.

Dr. Kezer is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is known for his skill in hip and knee arthroplasty. He has a strong record of successful surgeries and is dedicated to surgical innovation and patient care.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Education

• (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
• 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a dedicated surgical specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on sports traumatology and arthroscopic repair.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Trained at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in advanced trauma care
• Specialises in arthroplasty and hand surgery for complex joint stabilization
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

Associate Professor Erdinc Genc performed intensive sports medicine training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Centre in the USA. He specialises in arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Completed a specialised Football Medicine programme at Istanbul University
• Practised at the American Hip Institute in Chicago focusing on joint preservation
• Trained at the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany – a world-renowned centre for joint surgery
• Focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for ligament and labrum repairs
• Expertise includes complex sports injuries and shoulder instability cases

The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

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.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

Professor Yang brings specialist mastery to shoulder stabilisations as the Director of the Joint Center at Na-Eun Hospital. He focuses on restoring joint function for patients suffering from recurring dislocations and sports-related trauma.

• Regular Member of the Korean Shoulder Society
• Specialises in arthroscopic techniques for minimally invasive shoulder repair
• Serves as a Regular Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Completed a high-level fellowship at the Catholic Central Medical Center
• Expert in treating complex sports injuries and joint instability