MEDICAL INTERESTS
Sports Injuries and Surgical Treatment (Arthroscopic and Open Surgical Treatments of Knee, Hip, Elbow, Shoulder, Ankle injuries)
Shoulder and Elbow Diseases and Surgical Treatment
Joint and Cartilage injuries
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction
Joint Arthroplasty (Knee, Hip and Shoulder Prosthetic Surgery)
Treatment of Trauma (Orthopedic Fractures, Dislocations and Soft tissue injuries)
Education
Graduation, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2010)
South Korea Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES) Traveling Fellowship Scholarship Award in South Korea (2023)
Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Thomas Jefferson University Research Fellowship Program (2015- 16)2011, Director: Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi)
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program (01.12.2008- 13.02.2009)
Experience
State service obligation, Ordu Ünye State Hospital (2011-2012)
Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2014-2018)
Associate Professor Doctor, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2018-2023)
Clinical administrative responsibility, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital (2019-2020)
Professor Doctor,Chief Physician,Clinical Training Officer, Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2023)
Liv Hospital ( 2024)
Memberships
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
Turkish Society of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
European Society For Surgery Of The Shoulder And The Elbow (SECEC)
Turkish Medical Association Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
Member of the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2019)
Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber
Read moreMEDICAL INTERESTS
Sports Injuries and Surgical Treatment (Arthroscopic and Open Surgical Treatments of Knee, Hip, Elbow, Shoulder, Ankle injuries)
Shoulder and Elbow Diseases and Surgical Treatment
Joint and Cartilage injuries
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction
Joint Arthroplasty (Knee, Hip and Shoulder Prosthetic Surgery)
Treatment of Trauma (Orthopedic Fractures, Dislocations and Soft tissue injuries)
Education
Graduation, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2010)
South Korea Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES) Traveling Fellowship Scholarship Award in South Korea (2023)
Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Thomas Jefferson University Research Fellowship Program (2015- 16)2011, Director: Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi)
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program (01.12.2008- 13.02.2009)
Experience
State service obligation, Ordu Ünye State Hospital (2011-2012)
Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2014-2018)
Associate Professor Doctor, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2018-2023)
Clinical administrative responsibility, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital (2019-2020)
Professor Doctor,Chief Physician,Clinical Training Officer, Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2023)
Liv Hospital ( 2024)
Memberships
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
Turkish Society of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
European Society For Surgery Of The Shoulder And The Elbow (SECEC)
Turkish Medical Association Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
Member of the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2019)
Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber
• 1978 – 1984 – Semmelweis University of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest
• 1989 – Orthopedic examination
• 1994 – Traumatology examination
• 1984 – 1987 – Budapest, Szent János Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department
• 1992 – 1993 – St. Pölten, Landeskrankenhaus Unfallchirurgie ( Prim. Dr. H. Hackstock )
• 1987 – – Metropolitan Municipality Uzsoki Street Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department
musculoskeletal surgery, endoprosthetics, sports surgery, arthroscopy
Education
• Theoretical and practical training of doctors at the Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest – from 1987 (in Hungarian, German)
• Teaching at postgraduate courses at the Haynal Imre Medical Education University and Semmelweis University, Budapest – from 2000
• Instructional courses and workshops of the Hungarian Arthroscopy Society instructor – from 2002
• XVII Nürnberger Arthroskopiekurs – lecturer, instructor, Nuremberg 1998
• Sportmedizinischer Seminar, Operationstechniken Knorpeldefekt – lecturer, instructor, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, 2000
• Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice”- instructor, Budapest 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, Budapest
Scientific presentations: 65
Published articles, book chapters, manuscripts: 16
Courses, individual further training
• 1988 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1989 – Arthroscopy individual further training – Straubing (Dr. med. J. Eichorn)
• 1990 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1990 – AO Ostheosynthesis Workshop
• 1991 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1991 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1996 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1997 – ESSKA scholarship – Salzburg (Univ.- Prof. Dr. H. Resch)
• 1998 – The role of LMWH in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, Barcelona
• 1999 – Hungarian Society of Traumatology scholarship – Innsbruck (Prof. KP Benedetto)
• 1999 – "Limits of transfusion" HIETE, Budapest
• 1999 – "Chest, abdominal injuries and emergency thoracic surgery symptoms" HIETE, Budapest
• 2001 – 4th Annual Insall Scott Kelly Institute Sports Medicine and Total Knee Symposium , New York, USA
• 2004 - "III. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2004 – Eastern European Support Committee, Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2004 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics II, Budapest
• 2005 – „ IV. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2005 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics III, Budapest
• 2006 – 12th ESSKA 2000 Congress and cadaver course, Innsbruck
• 2007 – 14th EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2008 – 1. European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, advanced shoulder arthroscopy course, Budapest
• 2009 – EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest
• Hungarian Orthopedic Society
• Hungarian Society of Traumatologists
• Hungarian Arthroscopy Society: board member from 2003, secretary general 2007-2013, president 2013-
• Austrian Society of Traumatology
• 1978 – 1984 – Semmelweis University of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest
• 1989 – Orthopedic examination
• 1994 – Traumatology examination
• 1984 – 1987 – Budapest, Szent János Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department
• 1992 – 1993 – St. Pölten, Landeskrankenhaus Unfallchirurgie ( Prim. Dr. H. Hackstock )
• 1987 – – Metropolitan Municipality Uzsoki Street Hospital, Orthopedic Trauma Department
musculoskeletal surgery, endoprosthetics, sports surgery, arthroscopy
Education
• Theoretical and practical training of doctors at the Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest – from 1987 (in Hungarian, German)
• Teaching at postgraduate courses at the Haynal Imre Medical Education University and Semmelweis University, Budapest – from 2000
• Instructional courses and workshops of the Hungarian Arthroscopy Society instructor – from 2002
• XVII Nürnberger Arthroskopiekurs – lecturer, instructor, Nuremberg 1998
• Sportmedizinischer Seminar, Operationstechniken Knorpeldefekt – lecturer, instructor, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, 2000
• Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice”- instructor, Budapest 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, Budapest
Scientific presentations: 65
Published articles, book chapters, manuscripts: 16
Courses, individual further training
• 1988 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1989 – Arthroscopy individual further training – Straubing (Dr. med. J. Eichorn)
• 1990 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1990 – AO Ostheosynthesis Workshop
• 1991 – Arthroscopy course – Budapest
• 1991 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1996 – Arthroscopic individual further training – OSEI
• 1997 – ESSKA scholarship – Salzburg (Univ.- Prof. Dr. H. Resch)
• 1998 – The role of LMWH in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, Barcelona
• 1999 – Hungarian Society of Traumatology scholarship – Innsbruck (Prof. KP Benedetto)
• 1999 – "Limits of transfusion" HIETE, Budapest
• 1999 – "Chest, abdominal injuries and emergency thoracic surgery symptoms" HIETE, Budapest
• 2001 – 4th Annual Insall Scott Kelly Institute Sports Medicine and Total Knee Symposium , New York, USA
• 2004 - "III. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2004 – Eastern European Support Committee, Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2004 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics II, Budapest
• 2005 – „ IV. "Arthroscopic Cadaver Practice" shoulder basic and advanced course, Budapest
• 2005 – Minimally invasive techniques in orthopedics III, Budapest
• 2006 – 12th ESSKA 2000 Congress and cadaver course, Innsbruck
• 2007 – 14th EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest
• 2008 – 1. European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, advanced shoulder arthroscopy course, Budapest
• 2009 – EFORT Instructional Course, Budapest
• Hungarian Orthopedic Society
• Hungarian Society of Traumatologists
• Hungarian Arthroscopy Society: board member from 2003, secretary general 2007-2013, president 2013-
• Austrian Society of Traumatology
Balgrist University, Zurich
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Kilis State Hospital
Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Medipol Acıbadem Hospital
Balgrist University, Zurich
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Kilis State Hospital
Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital
Medipol Acıbadem Hospital
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
Read moreEXPERIENCE
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
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Dr. Kraft is an experienced orthopedic doctor, specializing in the spine, hands, feet, hip and knee joints surgery. He is an expert in trauma and sports medicine, providing treatment for severe injuries, and has written over 60 research papers. He is a member of various medical societies, including the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma, and has been the Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department since 2015.
Read moreDr. Kraft is an experienced orthopedic doctor, specializing in the spine, hands, feet, hip and knee joints surgery. He is an expert in trauma and sports medicine, providing treatment for severe injuries, and has written over 60 research papers. He is a member of various medical societies, including the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma, and has been the Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department since 2015.
Op. Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş graduated from İzmir Private Turkish College in 1986. He completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1992 and 1996, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Atatürk Hospital. Between 2000 and 2006, Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş operated his own private clinic at the same time, where he managed his patients and performed surgeries at an affiliated private hospital with which he had an agreement. Due to unchanged regulations during that period, he was also able to work at a state hospital in addition to managing his private clinic and conducting surgeries at the affiliated private hospital. From 1997 to 2012, he continued his career as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2012 and 2021, he worked at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. After retiring from public service in 2021, he worked at Özel Ege Yaşam Hospital and Özel Ege İnci Surgical Medical Center. Since 2023, he has been practicing medicine in his private clinic. He is proficient in English. Married and a father of two, he is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.
Op. Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş graduated from İzmir Private Turkish College in 1986. He completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1992 and 1996, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Atatürk Hospital. Between 2000 and 2006, Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş operated his own private clinic at the same time, where he managed his patients and performed surgeries at an affiliated private hospital with which he had an agreement. Due to unchanged regulations during that period, he was also able to work at a state hospital in addition to managing his private clinic and conducting surgeries at the affiliated private hospital. From 1997 to 2012, he continued his career as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2012 and 2021, he worked at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. After retiring from public service in 2021, he worked at Özel Ege Yaşam Hospital and Özel Ege İnci Surgical Medical Center. Since 2023, he has been practicing medicine in his private clinic. He is proficient in English. Married and a father of two, he is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.
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• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Spine Surgery Branсh
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sports Injuries Branсh
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Assoc. Prof. Erkam KÖMÜRCÜ, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, with experience in teaching and administrative duties. He has a Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology –Training Council (TOTEK) – BOARD certificate from 2010 and a Title of Associate Professor from April 2015. Dr. Kömürcü has extensive experience in orthopedic and trauma, hand and upper extremity injuries, fractures and dislocations of lower limb, radiological evaluation in musculoskeletal tumors, interventional hip dysplasia, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, vertebral fractures, low back pain and fractures in pelvis.
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• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sports Injuries Branсh
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Assoc. Prof. Erkam KÖMÜRCÜ, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, with experience in teaching and administrative duties. He has a Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology –Training Council (TOTEK) – BOARD certificate from 2010 and a Title of Associate Professor from April 2015. Dr. Kömürcü has extensive experience in orthopedic and trauma, hand and upper extremity injuries, fractures and dislocations of lower limb, radiological evaluation in musculoskeletal tumors, interventional hip dysplasia, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, vertebral fractures, low back pain and fractures in pelvis.
Dr. M. Kerem Canbora is an expert orthopedic and knee replacement surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is a specialist in shoulder arthroscopy, knee replacement, hip replacement and elbow surgery and is affiliated with the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow. He completed his training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Training and Research Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Read moreDr. M. Kerem Canbora is an expert orthopedic and knee replacement surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is a specialist in shoulder arthroscopy, knee replacement, hip replacement and elbow surgery and is affiliated with the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow. He completed his training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Training and Research Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Specialist of plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic traumatologist
Read moreSpecialist of plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic traumatologist
Dr. Worthopaedicas is a 1-degree orthopaedics specialist and founding member of the Czech Spondylo-Surgical Society since 1999. He gained specialized competence in orthopaedics in 2004 and has since 2009 been Deputy Head of Education, Science and Research and postgraduate doctoral studies at LF combined form. His research focus is on Cervical spine stenosis, and he has published multiple articles and lectures on the subject.
Read moreDr. Worthopaedicas is a 1-degree orthopaedics specialist and founding member of the Czech Spondylo-Surgical Society since 1999. He gained specialized competence in orthopaedics in 2004 and has since 2009 been Deputy Head of Education, Science and Research and postgraduate doctoral studies at LF combined form. His research focus is on Cervical spine stenosis, and he has published multiple articles and lectures on the subject.
The doctor has completed educational internships and study stays in a variety of departments and hospitals. They have also had full-time experience in the Orthopedic department of the University Hospital Brno since 1988 and have held research activities in the solution of cartilage defects of supporting joints. Furthermore, they have been involved in educational activities and are members of several professional and scientific organizations. Their specialization is in sports medicine, sports traumatology, and endoprosthetics in all localizations. They have also authored and co-authored 91 lectures and 38 publications.
Read moreThe doctor has completed educational internships and study stays in a variety of departments and hospitals. They have also had full-time experience in the Orthopedic department of the University Hospital Brno since 1988 and have held research activities in the solution of cartilage defects of supporting joints. Furthermore, they have been involved in educational activities and are members of several professional and scientific organizations. Their specialization is in sports medicine, sports traumatology, and endoprosthetics in all localizations. They have also authored and co-authored 91 lectures and 38 publications.
Dr. X has a certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology from 2004, an undergraduate degree from 1995-2001 from Charles University in Prague, and experience from 2001-present at the University Hospital Brno. They have also completed various courses and further education in Low Back Pain, AO, and Immobilization, and have experience from various internships, including in the UK.
Read moreDr. X has a certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology from 2004, an undergraduate degree from 1995-2001 from Charles University in Prague, and experience from 2001-present at the University Hospital Brno. They have also completed various courses and further education in Low Back Pain, AO, and Immobilization, and have experience from various internships, including in the UK.