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."
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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
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Memberships
Experience
Dr. Abdurrahim Gözen, born in 1982 in Gercüş, Batman, is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology with a focus on pediatric orthopedics, trauma, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. After graduating from Istanbul University Medical Faculty, he completed his residency at Yüzüncü Yıl University. With over six years of professional experience in both state and private hospitals, Dr. Gözen is an active member of associations like TOTBİD and TUSYAD. He has participated in numerous national and international conferences, consistently enhancing his expertise in orthopedic surgery and advancing patient care practices.
Read moreDr. Francisco Soldado is a family medicine specialist at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He provides care for patients of all ages and is accredited in family medicine. Dr. Soldado uses the latest medical technologies in his practice.
He is known for his compassionate care and focus on patients’ needs. Dr. Soldado has a strong record of patient satisfaction and positive clinical results. He stays current in his field through ongoing medical education.
Read moreDr. Fahrettin Atalmış is an orthopedic and traumatology specialist at Söke Egemed Hospital. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his orthopedic residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
Dr. Atalmış has many years of experience in both public and private hospitals. He has worked at Sincan Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Koru Hospital, Hasvak Hospital, and Acropolis Hospitals. He is known for his work in orthopedic surgery and patient care. Dr. Atalmış speaks English fluently.
Read moreProf. 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.
Read moreDr. Pedro J. Delgado leads the Hand Surgery service at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital. He is also the head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery department. His team achieves high success rates in complex hand surgeries. They use advanced techniques and follow evidence-based practices.
Dr. Delgado’s service is known for its multidisciplinary approach and high standards. The team includes specialists with international fellowships and European diplomas. The department reports excellent patient outcomes. It is accredited by top medical organizations in hand surgery.
Read moreDoctor's visit | price on request |
Hallux valgus surgery | $2500 - $6000 |
Physiotherapy | $5000 - $10000 |
Dr. Vincenzo De Santis is the Director of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Complex Operational Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He earned his medical degree and a PhD in experimental methodologies and technological applications in Angiology, Vascular Surgery, and Orthopedics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome.
Dr. De Santis focuses on hip and knee prosthetic surgery, sports traumatology, and arthroscopic knee surgery. He is also skilled in computer-assisted and robotic surgery. He has performed over 5,500 surgical procedures. In more than 2,500 of these, he served as the lead surgeon. This experience shows his strong expertise in both elective orthopedic and trauma surgery.
Since 2009, Dr. De Santis has been involved in academic teaching. He has contributed to orthopedic education at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
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