Best orthopedists in Turkey: TOP 196 doctors

• Specializes in advanced orthopedics, focusing on spine and scoliosis treatments.
• Practices globally, with experience in Turkey, California, USA, and more.
• Renowned for contributions to orthopedic research with 60+ scientific papers.
• Esteemed member of North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
• Holds professorship, indicating a high level of expertise and recognition.
• Part of the European Spine Society, reflecting a commitment to professional excellence.
• Offers remote consultations for patients needing orthopedic care.
• Extensive surgical experience in spinal deformities and non-fusion techniques.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BAHÇELİEVLER MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2013 - 2017, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

NISA HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

CEYLANPINAR STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2006 - 2007, Istanbul/Türkiye

GUMUSSUYU MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Ing), one of the most established educational institutions of our country, Op.Dr. Yusuf BAYRAM completed his specialty education at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Umraniye Training and Research Hospital of Health Sciences University in Istanbul.

It successfully performs arthroscopic (closed) knee, shoulder and ankle surgeries; general orthopedic applications other than Knee, Shoulder and Hip replacements and all orthopedic trauma surgeries.

He is particularly interested in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of spinal diseases (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal fractures, Herniated disc, Slipped waist, Canal stenosis, etc.). It applies current treatment methods safely thanks to experience, knowledge and modern technology.

With more than 1000 surgeries performed so far, he continues his surgical life intensively thanks to positive feedback from patients and his energy.

MEDICAL INTEREST

Spinal Surgery

Arthroscopic (Closed) Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Surgery

Knee, Hip and Shoulder Replacement Surgery

All Orthopedic Traumas

Deformity Surgery

• Specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries, and sports injuries.
• Expert in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus procedures.
• Trained in the USA - Texas Orthopedic Hospital and San Diego Scripps Clinic.
• Works with advanced regenerative treatments for orthopedic conditions.
• Speaks at international congresses; trainer in orthopedic courses.
• Qualified in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council.
• Part of Turkish Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.
• Involved with Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery associations.
• Assistant editor at ESSKA Academy, European orthopedic society.
• Conducts online consultations for patients needing orthopedic care.

Dr. Selman Dogan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in hip and shoulder replacement, sports injuries, spinal surgery, and trauma surgery for both lower and upper limbs. He is well known for treating knee ligament and tendon injuries, including meniscus and ACL repairs.

Dr. Dogan graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. He also trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Dr. Dogan has performed many complex surgeries for both local and international patients. He is recognized for his advanced surgical skills and positive patient results.

• Specializes in spine, trauma, arthroplasty, and pelvis-acetabulum surgeries.
• Internationally trained in advanced orthopedic techniques.
• Finalist in 2014 Tubitak XI. Technology Awards for Orthopedics.
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics Department.
• Professor of Orthopedics at Health Sciences University.
• Offers online consultations for orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Kayhan Turan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He then completed advanced training at Uludağ University Medical Faculty. Dr. Turan also gained experience through an externship in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.

He is a member of several respected organizations. These include the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). Dr. Turan is known for his work in joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. He holds international accreditations and has a strong record of clinical excellence.

Dr. Mehmet Ozan Aşık is an Associate Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He is known for his expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and trauma care. He works as a Postdoctoral Fellow at a top Orthopaedics Laboratory. His research focuses on preclinical biomechanical studies and testing biomaterials. Dr. Aşık has made important contributions to clinical research on implant performance. His work helps improve orthopedic surgical outcomes. He has published many peer-reviewed articles and takes part in international orthopedic congresses.

Dr. Ersin Kurtar is a specialist in orthopedics, traumatology, and emergency medicine. He is known for his skill in complex surgical procedures. He has a strong track record in knee arthroscopy, ankle and shoulder joint replacements, hip arthroscopy, and arthroscopic meniscus repair.

Dr. Kurtar performs advanced procedures such as knee arthroplasty, ankle arthrodesis, and total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia. He also uses therapy for knee problems. He is experienced in reconstructing foot joints and toes, helping patients achieve better results.

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2021 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2021 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2016 - 2016, GERMANY/Türkiye

UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN

Academic Research Fellow

2013 - 2018, Erzincan/Türkiye

ERZINCAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2012 - 2012, Amasya/Türkiye

SULUOVA STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

After completing his medical doctorate education at Gazi University School of Medicine, which is located in the capital city of Ankara he carried on to his Orthopaedic and Traumatology fellowship training at the same university. After his fellow training, he completed his mandatory governmental and military duties as an orthopaedic surgeon between 2008 and 2011. He later started his Orthopaedic career in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospitals network. Between 2013 and 2022 he served as an academic member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine where he was entitled Associate Professor in 2021. He is now private practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul. 

Starting from the year 2014 he has been especially focused on the fields of patient-specific orthopaedic surgery, computer-aided surgical planning, 3D printed custom surgical guides and implants. These fields are very novel even throughout the world. He performed many surgeries as the first examples of their own for Turkey. He mainly uses his special interest and knowledge on patient-specific orthopaedics to surgically treat technically challenging cases of malunion, bone deformity and complex arthroplasty cases including revision arthroplasty. 

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 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

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is an experienced orthopedist-traumatologist with over 35 years in the field. He specializes in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgeries. He also focuses on revision arthroplasty, femoral osteotomy, and the treatment of hip dislocation and avascular necrosis (AVN).

Prof. Bilgen performs about 650 orthopedic surgeries each year. This high number shows his skill and the trust patients place in him. He became a Professor in 2002. He has also worked as an Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER, USA. Prof. Bilgen has published many academic papers and often presents new surgical techniques at international conferences.

He is the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and holds leadership positions in other medical organizations.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Medicine (2011)
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2017)

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• Previous Experience: Worked at various esteemed institutions including Medical Park Göztepe Hospital and Maltepe Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

• Extremity Lengthening
• Spinal Diseases and Degenerative Conditions
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Surgery
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries and Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery
• Trauma and Post-Trauma Deformities
• Tendon Injuries and Surgery
• Orthopedic Tumors
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications and Courses:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification
• AO Trauma Master Course - Upper Extremity
• AO Trauma Advanced Course

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Patient onials: Patients commend Dr. Fidan for his successful surgeries and dedicated patient care. They appreciate his ability to provide clear explanations, his approachable nature, and the high success rate of his treatments.

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.

Dr. Yunus Uysal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma. He has completed advanced training in hip and knee robotic replacement in Luxembourg. He has also trained in arthroplasty, developmental hip dysplasia, spinal surgery, arthroscopy, and trauma through top international and Turkish programs.

Dr. Uysal is accredited by the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, ICJR, and TOTBID. He holds several certifications and has a strong record of successful surgeries in joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Graduated from a reputable medical school.
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Completed his residency with a focus on advanced orthopedic procedures and trauma care.

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul.
• Extensive Experience: Dr. Tuna has significant experience in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions and performing complex surgical procedures.

Areas of Expertise:

• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Joint Dislocations and Instability
• Ligament Injuries (ACL tears, etc.)
• Ankle and Shoulder Injuries
• Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
• Trauma and Fracture Management

Research and Publications: Dr. Tuna has contributed to numerous publications in the field of orthopedics, particularly focusing on innovative surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Active participant in various orthopedic conferences and workshops to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Patient onials: Patients frequently commend Dr. Tuna for his expertise, compassionate care, and clear communication. Many patients have reported successful recoveries and high satisfaction with his treatment plans and surgical outcomes​