Best Arthrodesis of the ankle joint orthopedists in Turkey: TOP 38 doctors

EXPERIENCE

1997 – today

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist

1996 – 1997

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992 – 1996

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992 – 1996

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assistant Physician

1987 – 1991

Adana Reşat Bey Health Center

General practitioner

1985 – 1987

Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service)

General practitioner 

CLINICAL FOCUS 

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

EDUCATION

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

Dr. Omer Kays Unal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports injuries, complex fractures, and arthroscopic surgery. He is known for introducing and regenerative treatments in orthopedics. These therapies have helped improve patient recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Unal has published more than 30 articles in top orthopedic journals. He has also presented many original studies at national and international conferences. His research in biomechanics has influenced implant design and surgical methods, especially in hip surgery and ACL reconstruction.

He is an Associate Professor at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. Dr. Unal is a member of several orthopedic associations and has received many awards. His work is widely cited, showing his strong impact on orthopedic science and clinical care.

Dr. Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is a Spine Surgery Specialist with fellowship training from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is skilled in advanced spinal techniques and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gokcen also has broad orthopedic experience, including trauma, prosthetic surgery, and sports medicine. He provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for a wide range of patients.

Dr. Gokcen has over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1998. He has worked in military, state, and private hospitals across Turkey. This background shows his versatility and dedication to public service. As a former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University, he has contributed to both academic and clinical training in orthopedics.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Trauma surgery
• Arthroplasty
• Sports Injuries
• Ankle surgery
• Arthroscopic joint surgery

• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he received comprehensive medical training.
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Completed his residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, gaining specialized expertise in orthopedics and traumatology.

• Professional Experience:
• Current Position: Serving as an Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul. This institution is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, combining advanced technology with personalized patient care.
• Clinical Expertise: Dr. Şener has substantial experience in treating various orthopedic conditions, including meniscus tears, joint arthritis, sports injuries, and ankle surgery. He is also proficient in performing advanced surgical procedures such as arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Trauma Surgery: Skilled in managing and treating traumatic injuries, ensuring optimal recovery and rehabilitation for patients.
• Joint Replacement: Expert in performing joint replacement surgeries, providing relief to patients suffering from severe joint pain and arthritis.
• Sports Injuries: Specialized in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries, helping athletes return to their peak performance.
• Arthroscopic Surgery: Proficient in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, reducing recovery time and improving outcomes for patients with joint issues.

• Competitive Advantages:
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Utilizes cutting-edge surgical techniques and equipment, ensuring high precision and better patient outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Collaborates with a team of specialists to provide comprehensive care, addressing all aspects of a patient's condition.
• Patient-Centered Care: Committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring the highest level of care and satisfaction.
• Continuous Education: Regularly attends national and international conferences and workshops, staying updated with the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Patient Satisfaction: Highly rated by patients for his expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care, with numerous positive reviews reflecting his dedication.
• Academic Contributions: Actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, contributing to the advancement of orthopedic education.
• Professional Memberships: Member of several prestigious medical societies, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards in orthopedic practice.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: JANUARY 25, 1969, İZMIR, TURKEY

GENDER: MALE

NATIONALITY: TURKISH CITIZEN

LANGUAGES

English: Advanced Level

Bulgarian: Beginner Level

EDUCATION

Primary Education: 1975 - 1980 | Ulusal Egemenlik Primary School, İzmir

Secondary and High School Education: 1980 - 1987 | Tarsus American College,

Tarsus / İçel

Medical Education: 1987 - 1994 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir

Residency Training: 1995 - 2001 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Orthopedics and Traumatology, İzmir

Residency Completion Date: April 11, 2001

Subspecialty in Hand Surgery (Ministry of Health): September 14, 2012

Associate Professor Title Awarded on: September 27, 2012

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

April – September 1993: University of Cape Town Teaching Hospital, Department

of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit; Cape Town, South Africa

June – October 1999: Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology;

Rochester, Minnesota, USA

CURRENT INSTITUTION

Since January 2002, Dr. Toros has been working as a specialist physician at the Hand

and Microsurgery, Orthopedics, and Traumatology Hospital (EMOT) in İzmir, Turkey.

Dr. Toros holds the title of Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology and

is a subspecialist in Hand Surgery.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS

ÖSYM / ÜDS (December 2000): English Proficiency Exam Score: 93.75 / 100

ÖSYM / KPDS (November 2000): English Proficiency Exam Score: 90 / 100

Turkish Ministry of Health English Proficiency Exam Score: 98 / 100

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

(RELEVANT DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED IN APPENDIX 1)

2010 - TOTBİD-TOTEK Professional Competency Exam (İzmir and Ankara):

Successfully passed. (Top scorer in the 2010 written exam)

2011 - European Board of Hand Surgery Diploma Examination (Oslo, Norway):

Successfully passed. (Top scorer in the 2011 exam)

2012 - Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery (Turkish Ministry of Health):

Successfully obtained.

2012 - Associate Professorship Exam in Orthopedics and Traumatology (İstanbul):

Successfully passed.

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

1- Contributions to Professional Books:

Has served as editor, co-editor, author, and translator for 16 chapters across 12 national

and international medical books.

Among these, 9 books and 13 chapters were published after receiving his associate

professorship. (A detailed list of these books and chapters is provided in Appendix 3.)

2- Scientific Publications in International Journals:

Has 43 publications indexed in PubMed, 19 of which were published after obtaining

his associate professorship. (The complete list of these publications is provided in

Appendix 4.)

3- Scientific Activities in Professional Conferences (Post-Associate

Professorship):

Has actively participated in 64 scientific events as a speaker, session chair, and

scientific secretary at various professional meetings. (A full list of these activities is

included at the end of the CV.)

4-Association Activities:

Served three terms as a board member and one term as president of the Foot and Ankle

Surgery Subdivision of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD).

Currently continues to serve as a board member in the same association.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS (RELEVANT DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED IN

APPENDIX 2.)

2010: Awarded first place in the Professional Competency Examination organized by

the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK).

1.

2011: Awarded first place in the European Board of Hand Surgery Diploma

Examination.

2.

2023: Received the Best Oral Presentation Award in the Foot and Ankle Surgery

category at the 32nd National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology

(TOTBİD)for his study titled:

3.

"The Effect of Spring Ligament Repair on Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in the

Surgical Treatment of Pes Planovalgus."

Education and Work

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Medical Education / 2007
• Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Specialization Training / 2014
• Çankırı State Hospital / 2017
• Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / 2020
• Gaziosmanpaşa Medicalpark Hospital

Publications

1. Bayram, E., Yıldırım, C., Ertürk, A. K., Yılmaz, M., & Atlıhan, D. (2021). Comparison of the efficacy of irrigation with epinephrine or tranexamic acid on visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A double-blind, randomized-controlled study. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 32(1), 115.
2. Bayram, E., Mahmud Aydin, M. E., Ekinci, M., Yildirim, C., & Yilmaz, M. (2021). Comparison of Upper Elbow Cast and Splint in Type II Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Pediatric Patients. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 59(3).
3. Yilmaz, M., Gulabi, D., Kaya, I., Bayram, E., & Cecen, G. S. (2016). The effect of amputation level and age on outcome: an analysis of 135 amputees. European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology.
4. Ordu, S., Bayram, E., Çetinus, E., Kaya, İ., & Yılmaz, M. (2014). The Relationship of Meniscal Tear Types with Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Osteochondral Lesions in Patients Under Fifty Years of Age. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin.
5. Kaya, I., Uğraş, A., Sungur, I., Yılmaz, M., Bayram, E., Ertürk, A., & Çetinus, E. (2013). Hip arthroscopy: the Haseki experience. The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital, 
6. Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., & Çetinus, E. (2014). Short-Term Outcomes of Patients Performed with Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty in Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin 
   Bayram, E., Kaya, İ., Alkaş, M., Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., & Çetinus, M. E. (2014). Risk Factors for Hip Fractures in Advanced Age Patients. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin.
7. Malkoc, M., Korkmaz, O., Bayram, E., Seker, A., Yılmaz, M., & Isyar, M. (2014). Comparison of Short Term Results of Type IIB2 Middle Third Clavicular Fractures Treated with Figure of Eight Bandage and Locked Plate Fixation. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine
8. Kaya, İ., Ertürk, A., Uğraş, A., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., Yılmaz, M., ... & Çetinus, E. Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocations. Şişli Etfal Medical Bulletin.
9. Korkmaz, M., Şener, N., Bayram, E., Yılmaz, M., & Çetinus, M. E. (2015). Diabetic Foot Wounds and Our Clinical Experience. Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, 11(2).
10. Kaya, İ., Uğraş, A., Ertürk, A., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., Ordu, S., ... & Çetinus, E. (2013). Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital.
11. Bayram, E., Ertürk, A. K., Yıldırım, C., Atlıhan, D., Çetinus, M. E., & Yılmaz, M. (2018). Short-Term Results of Shoulder Instability Surgery. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 56(2).
12. Yildirim, C., Demirel, M., Bayram, E., Ekinci, M., & Yılmaz, M. (2022). Acromion-Axillary Nerve Distance and Its Relation to the Arm Length in the Prediction of the Axillary Nerve Position: A Clinical Study. Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research.
13. Bayram, E., Yunlu, M., Gulabi, D., Bozdag, E., Yilmaz, M., & Atlihan, D. (2022). Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Fracture Healing in Rats. Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 30.
14. Güler, O., Bayram, E., Yılmaz, M., Erdil, M. E., Uğraş, A. A., & Mahiroğulları, M. (2015). Effective of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance on Patient Satisfaction with Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
15. Yıldırım, C., Muslu, D. C., Muratoğlu, O. G., Ordu, S., Aydın, Ö. A., & Bayram, E. (2020). Acute Septic Arthritis Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment Management in Haseki Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 58(1).
16. Bayram, E., Kaya, İ., Sungur, İ., Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., Uǧraş, A. A., & Çetinus, M. E. (2014). Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Haseki Medical Bulletin.

Education:

Karşıyaka Boys High School (1967 to 1973)

Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1973 to 1979)

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1980 to 1984)

Experience:

Kütahya Askeri Hastanesi (1984 to 1985)

Bingöl Devlet Hastanesi (1985 to 1986)

Alsancak Devlet Hastanesi (1986 to 1989)

Buca SSK Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (1989 to 1991)

Würzburg University Hand Surgery, Germany

Indianapolis Hand Center, Indianapolis, USA

EMOT Hastanesi, İzmir (1991 to present)

Members of:

TOTBID (Turkish Orthopaedic Traumatology Association) - President (2013 to 2015)

TEÜCD (Turkish Society of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) - President (2010 to 2012)

Turkish Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association - Founding Member

FESSH (Federation of Hand-Surgery Societies of Europe of the Hand) - Congress President (2013)

ASSH (American Society for Surgery of the Hand) - International Member

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

Publications:

Sonographic assessment of transverse carpal ligament after open surgical release of the carpal tunnel.

The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow.

Risk factors for occupational hand injuries: relationship between agency and finger.

Finger replantations after ring avulsion amputations.

What kinds of hand injuries are more likely to result in amputation? An analysis of 6549 hand injuries.

Epidemiology of injuries treated at a hand and microsurgery hospital.

Long-term results of major upper extremity replantations.

Ultrasonographic evaluation of iatrogenic peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity.

Comparison between two mini incision techniques utilized in carpal tunnel release.

Elbow arthrolysis in severely stiff elbows.

The effect of dorsal cortical comminution on radiographic results of unstable distal radius fractures treated with closed reduction and K-wire fixation.

The importance of the finger extension test in the diagnosis of occult wrist ganglion.

Accidental use of the median nerve as an interposition material in first carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty.

Can we use nerve gliding exercises in women with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Reconstruction of skin and tendon defects from wound complications after Achilles tendon rupture.

Should the amputations of the great toe be replanted?

Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and intraoperative punctate bleeding to assess the vascularity of scaphoid nonunion.

Reconstruction of soft tissue and bone defects in the lower extremity with free flaps.

Heterotopic replantation.

Eight years of experience in crush and avulsion-type finger amputation.

Rolling belt injuries in children.

Replantations and their functional results: the Turkish experience.

Education & Specialization

• 2003 to 2009  Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 2010 to 2015  Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics & Traumatology Specialization
• 2022  Associate Professor, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2018  Fellowship in Knee-Hip Arthroplasty & Knee-Shoulder Arthroscopy, St. Joseph Bruderkrankenhaus Paderborn, Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Paderborn, Germany
• 2017 to 2018  Orthopedic Specialist, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education & Research Hospital
• 2015 to 2017  Orthopedic Specialist, Turhal State Hospital
• 2009 to 2010  General Practitioner, Erzincan Community Health Center
• 2009 to 2010  Assistant Doctor, Anatomy Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• -International Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Association 
• -European Pediatric Orthopedic Association
  -Turkish Sports Traumatology Association, Arthroscopy & Knee Surgery
• -Turkish Spine Association
• -Turkish Arthroplasty Association
• -Turkish Orthopedics & Traumatology Association
• -Turkish Medical Association

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: September 3, 1975

Place of Birth: İzmir, Turkey

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine: Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1991 - 1997)

SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE

Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency:

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Division

of Orthopedics and Traumatology (1998 - 2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Fellow: Hospices Civils de Lyon, France (2001 – 6 months)

Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Specialist: EMOT Hospital (2004 - Present)

MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

AO Trauma Association – 1. Member (since 2012)

Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH) – Member (since

2010)

2.

3.Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity – Member (since 2007)

4.Turkish Medical Association – Member (since 2004)

5.Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD) – Member (since 2004)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Encouragement Award - 2014

Awarded by: Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity

Best Research Award - 2012

Awarded by: Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Event: Akif Şakir Şakar Awards

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:

November 6, 1974, İzmir, Turkey

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

English (2011 ÜDS Spring Term Foreign Language Exam Score: 78.750)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1986 – 1993 | Bornova Anatolian High School, İzmir

1993 – 1999 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir

1999 – 2005| Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and

Traumatology – Residency Training

Thesis: Treatment Outcomes of Kienböck’s Disease (2005)

Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Oğuz Özdemir

2003 – 2004 | Centre Livet Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, Lyon, France

2007 – 2008 | Military Hospital, Çanakkale (Compulsory Military Service)

2005 – Present | Hand and Microsurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital,

İzmir

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTHDAY:

April 26, 1977, İzmir, Turkey

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

English

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1983 – 1988 | Fatih Mehmet Primary School, Konak, İzmir

1988 – 1991 | Beştepeler Middle School, Konak, İzmir

1991 – 1994 | İzmir Karataş High School, Konak, İzmir

1994 – 2000 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir

2000 – 2006 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and

Traumatology – Residency Training

2004 – 2005 | Centre Livet Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, Lyon, France

2006 – 2007 | Diyarbakır Ergani State Hospital

2008 – 2009 | Erdek Naval Base Chief Medical Office, Balıkesir

2007 – Present | Hand and Microsurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, İzmir –

Currently working as a full-time specialist physician

HAND SURGERY TRAINING:

Completed a one-year training in the Hand Surgery Department during his residency at the

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic.

Since December 2007, has been working in a hospital specializing in hand surgery and

microsurgery.

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity

Turkish Society of Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy

Turkish Council of Orthopedic Education and Research

Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

Dr. Mehmet Taşkoparan is a qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon fluent in English who specializes in spinal fracture surgery, kyphoplasty surgery, endoscopic and percutaneous spinal surgery, three-dimensional knee and hip surgery, minimally invasive trauma surgery, paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, spinal stenosis, total ankle, shoulder, and finger prostheses, total hip and knee prostheses, rheumatic knee and hip disorders, ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) for treatment of heel spur and tennis elbow, interventional arthroscopy (sports injuries and meniscus surgery), treatment of fractures and dislocations, arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, carpal tunnel, Ulnar Tuzak, and Tarsal tunnel syndrome. He is associated with the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD), Turkish Medical Association (TMA), Turkish Spine Society, Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Arthroplasty Socıety.