Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Turkey

• Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a well-known Orthopaedist, Traumatologist & Advanced Spine Surgeon with an experience of 20+ years.
• He has Memberships of Scientific Organizations such as Turkish Medical Association (TTB), Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Turkish Spine Association (TOD), Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Association (MINOD), North America Spine Society (NASS), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and European Spine Society (ESS).
• He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1990 - 1996) and worked as an Assistant Doctor at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital from 2000 - 2004.
• He also has a International Spine Fellow from the Comprehensive Spine Center University of California Los Angeles, USA (2009 - 2010).
• Dr. Aydogan has a keen interest in areas such as Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery), Spinal Canal Stenosis, Waist Shift, Cervical Disc Prosthesis, Spinal Fractures, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities, etc.
• Since 2010, he has been continuing his studies on Scoliosis surgery and Spine Diseases in Göztepe Medical Park Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology department.

• Dr. Gürsel SAKA is a well-experienced Orthopedist and Traumatologist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul. 
• He holds more than 21 years of experience in managing and treating skeletal and spinal problems.
• He specializes in Trauma Surgery, Spine Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Pelvis-Acetabulum Surgery. 
• He has completed his graduation from Karadeniz Technical University in 1990 followed by postgraduation from the University of Health Sciences Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 1998. 
• He has won several awards and recognitions for his hard work. 
• He is an active member of various organizations including the Turkish Medical Association ( TTB), Istanbul Medical Chamber  (ITO), Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology  (TOTBİD), Society of Bone and Joint Surgery  (KECD), and Turkish Spine Society  (TOD). 

• Dr. Serdar Zengin is a renowned Orthopaedist and Traumatologist with experience of more than 15 years.
• He graduated from Ankara Ayrancı High School in 1994 and continued his education life at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
• He worked as a research assistant at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital between 2002-2007 and participated in many domestic and international courses and congresses during his specialization. 
• Dr. Zengin later completed his compulsory service in Doğubeyazıt between 2008-2010, and worked at Private Bayındır Hospital since 2010.
• He has successfully treated Shoulder pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Meniscus Tear, Knee pain, Knee Problems, Knee Cover Problems, Knee Calcification, Knee Ligament Injuries, Lengthening Surgery, Backache, and Shoulder Arthritis.
• In his practice, Foot and Shoulder Surgery has constituted 60% of all his Orthopedics and Traumatology cases since 2010. 
• Moreover, he has performed over 200 bone infections due to war injuries, leg and arm rescue surgeries since 2010, and stands out amongst his colleagues with his experience in limb preserving treatments.

• Dr. Fatih Arslanoglu is a renowned Orthopedist and Traumatologist, with a thriving experience of more than 11 years.
• His expertise lies in the Knee pain, Knee Problems, Knee Cover Problems, Knee Calcification, Knee Ligament Injuries, Lengthening Surgery, Backache, Shoulder Arthritis
• He has professional membership with the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
• He has done training from the MS Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.
• Dr. Fatih has completed his graduation from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Prof. Dr. Ahmet Fatih PARMAKSIZOĞLU is a renowned Orthopaedist and Traumatologist with experience of more than 60 years.
• He has successfully treated Shoulder pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Meniscus Tear, Knee pain, Knee Problems, Knee Cover Problems, Knee Calcification, Knee Ligament Injuries, Lengthening Surgery, Backache, and Shoulder Arthritis.
• Dr. Ahmet completed his hand surgery training at French Pasteur Hospital and his microsurgery training at London Northwick Park Hospital Microsurgical.
• He has received the title of professor in 2010.
• He has publications in both international as well as national journals.
• Dr. Ahmet has a special interest in the treatment of nerve impingement surgeries, Diabetic polyneuropathy nerve surgeries, Tendon transfers, Avascular hip necrosis (osteonecrosis) operations, Cerebral palsy operations, Fracture-dislocation operations, Nerve injury surgeries, Articular cartilage operations, Toe skew surgeries.

• DR. GÜLTEKİN SITKI ÇEÇEN is a well-known orthopedician and has an experience of more than 27 years.
• He has expertise in Knee problems, Shoulder arthroscopy, Morton neuroma removal, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Debridement in inflammations.
• DR. GÜLTEKİN SITKI ÇEÇEN has a membership association with the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Turkish Spine Association, Turkish Orthopedics &Traumatology Association, and Turkish Orthopedics & Traumatology Education Council.
• His medical interest lies in Spinal Surgery, Trauma, and Arthroplasty.
• He has publications in International as well as national journals.

• Prof. Yilmaz Tomak is one of the highly-qualified Orthopedists at Medicana International Hospital, Samsun.
• He has more than 22 years of experience in the field of Orthopedics, Trauma, Ilizarov Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Correction of Deformities. 
• He has completed his graduate education from Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine in 1989 followed by postgraduate education from Ondokuz Mayıs Hospital School of Medicine, Orthopedics Department, Orthopedics Residency Program in 1997. 
• He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopedics Society and the Turkish Medical Society. 
• He has 28 international publications to his credit. 

Prof. Dr. Semh Takka is a well-known Orthopedist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Turkey. 
Prof. Dr. Semh Takka completed his medical school from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. 
Later, Prof. Dr. Semh Takka joined Anadolu Medical Center as an Assistant Professor. 
Prof. Dr. Semh Takka received numerous awards for his outstanding contribution to the medical field.
Prof. Dr. Semh Takka is actively associated with various organizations, including the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the European Federation of Hand Surgery, Kocaeli Medical Chamber and more.
Prof. Dr. Semh Takka has papers presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings. He has also articles published in national refereed journals. 

Dr. Emel Gönen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 28+ years of experience. She has expertise in pediatric orthopaedics, rotational and angular deformities, pediatric trauma, pediatric problems of the hip, knee and foot, cerebral palsy and neurological disorders.

Education

Dr. Gönen graduated from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1991. She carried out a medical exchange program at Northwestern University, Chicago in 1991. Furthermore, she completed her residency in orthopaedics and traumatology in Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital by working there as specialist until 2000. 

Experience

Dr. Gönen worked in Ankara Diskapi Research and Training Hospital between 2000-2017 as Associate Professor and educator in a residency program since 2012. She worked as a research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh in the departments of Spine and Sports- Traumatology at UPMC and Children’s Hospital in Pittsburg. 

Memberships

She is a member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID), National Delegate of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pediatric Orthopedic Association Member, Executive Board Member, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) Member, Turkish Orthopedic Research Association (TOAK), Turkish Spine Society (TOD).

Additionally, she is a Board Certified Member, SICOT (International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology), APOA (Asia Pasific Orthopedic Association), Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Crediting and Accreditation Committee, Cerebral Palsy Study Group, and TOTBID Committee for the Rights of Medical Doctors.

Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu is a well-experienced Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist in Turkey. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu completed his medical education from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001 followed by his specialty education from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu has also gained experience from the Walther Cancer Institute in the United States by working in a project that included Gene and Cancer research.
In 2004, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu completed his fellowship program on child and adult hip disorders with Prof. Reinhard Graf. 
In 2006, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu earned the title ‘Specialist’ because of his work on  "Ganz Osteotomy in Young Adult Patients" under the tutelage of Prof. Dr. Remzi Tözün administration. 
In 2006, he worked as an Orthopedist and Traumatologist at Erzincan State Hospital during which he performed more than 1,000 surgeries. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu was also associated with Istanbul Bakırköy Acıbadem Hospital for 2 years followed by the group of Medipol Hospitals for 3 years. 
In 2016, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu received the title of ‘Assoc. Prof’ due to his continuous contribution to his academic life at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital and Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Research Hospital between 2013-2016. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu has more than 50 publications, articles and journals at national and international level. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu specializes in managing and treating sports injuries, knee and hip calcifications. His expertise lies in prosthetic surgery.

Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu
Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu is a coveted Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist in Turkey. His expertise lies in medical treatment and prosthetic surgery including trauma surgery, sports surgery, 
Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu completed his medical education from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2007 followed by specialty education from the Orthopedics and Traumatology clinic of Taksim Education Research Hospital. 
In 2012, he earned the title ‘Specialist’ and started working at Taksim Training and Research Hospital.
In 2015, he was eligible to enter the Training Cadre as Chief Assistant in the same clinic.
Between 2014-2016, he worked as an instructor in AO-Trauma Turkey.