Dr. Cem Yalın Kilinç is one of Turkey’s most experienced Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons, with over 11 years dedicated to surgical excellence. He has performed a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including elbow, knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries, and is recognized for his strong technical skill in managing both routine and complex trauma cases.

He completed his MD at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and later pursued his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, finishing in 2009. Dr. Kilinç has extensive expertise in treating knee and shoulder traumas, including meniscus injuries, SLAP lesions, Achilles tendon ruptures, posterolateral corner injuries, knee cartilage damage, shoulder labrum tears, and impingement syndromes.

In addition to his trauma expertise, he is skilled in arthroscopy and arthroplasty and became an Associate Professor at Muğla Training and Research Hospital in 2013. Throughout his career, he has served in some of Turkey’s leading medical institutions, managing both minor and major orthopedic and trauma cases.

Conditions treated by Dr. Cem Yalın Kilinç

• Fractures and Broken Bones

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Gout

• Spinal Conditions

• Herniated Discs

• Scoliosis

• Spinal Stenosis

• Spondylolisthesis

• ACL Tears

• Meniscus Tears

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Achilles Tendon Injuries

• Benign Bone Tumors

• Malignant Bone Tumors

• Soft Tissue Tumors

• Psoriatic Arthritis

• Clubfoot

• Hip Dysplasia

• Knock Knees or Bow Legs

• Tendonitis

• Ligament Sprains

• Bursitis

Area of Interest

• Shoulder replacement

• Surgery for forearm fracture

• Stem cell therapy for arthritis

• Stem cell therapy for knees

• Hip replacement

• Knee Arthroscopy

• Rotator cuff repair surgery

• Knee replacement

• Arthroscopic meniscectomy

• Hallux valgus surgery

• Bone Fracture Treatment

• Ankle Arthroscopy

Qualification

• MD, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara (2003)

• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2009)

Work Experience

• Muğla Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Yunus Uysal

Dr. Yunus Uysal is an accomplished orthopedic and traumatology specialist with 16 years of professional experience. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, followed by advanced training and specialization in several key areas of orthopedics, including arthroscopy, traumatology, spinal surgery, and robotic joint replacement surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Yunus Uysal has served in reputable medical institutions such as the Turan & Turan Medical Centre and Turan & Turan Hospital. He is an active member of professional bodies including the Association of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Society, and the Turkish Medical Association.

A distinguishing aspect of Dr. Yunus Uysal’s career is his strong focus on academic research and scientific contribution. He has published 61 scientific articles covering topics such as carotid artery bypass, neurosurgical Behçet’s disease, and various spinal surgery outcomes. His commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice ensures that his patients receive modern, high-quality orthopedic care.

Dr. Yunus Uysal has also been invited to speak at several international orthopedic congresses, including the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting in Chicago and The International Joint Reconstruction Congress in Nashville. In 2019, he completed an observership at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, USA.

Conditions treated by

Dr. Yunus Uysal

• Osteoarthritis (OA)

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

• Osteoporosis

• Scoliosis

• Spinal Disorders

• Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury

• Shin Splints

• Stress Fractures

• Dislocations

• Tennis Elbow

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Frozen Shoulder

• Knee Arthritis

• Bursitis

• Meniscal Tears

• Herniated Discs

• Spinal Stenosis

• Degenerative Disc Disease

• Achilles Tendonitis

• Ankle Sprains

• Bunions

• Congenital Hip Dysplasia

• Clubfoot

• Bowlegs and Knock-Knees

Area of Interest

• Spine Surgery

• Joint Prosthesis Surgery

• Arthroscopic Surgery

• Joint Surgery

• Trauma Surgery

Qualification

• 1994–2001: Gaziosmanpaşa Anatolian High School

• 2001–2007: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

• 2008–2013: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Work Experience

• 2016–present: Bursa Aritmi Osmangazi Hospital, Orthopedics

• 2015–present: Turan & Turan Bone Muscle Joint Health

• 2013–2015: Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics Clinic

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu, regarded as one of the world’s top spine surgeons, began his specialty training in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1979. He became a specialist in 1983 and was promoted to associate professor in 1989 and professor in 1996. He has more than 36 years of experience in advanced spine surgery.

Until 2004, he served in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed two years of training at the Minnesota Spine Surgery Center in the United States, one of the world’s leading centers for spine surgery. In 1991, he continued his spine surgery education at the University of Hokkaido in Japan.

After 2003, the first dedicated spine surgery center in Turkey was established at Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Azmi Hamzaoğlu, as the Chief of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, founded the “Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center,” where he leads a team of forty specialists. He has also performed training surgeries abroad for complex and challenging cases.

Area of Interest

• Spine Surgery

• Scoliosis

• Orthopedic Trauma

• 3D Skeletal System Imaging

Qualification

• 2013 – Chief of Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center / Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

• 2013 – Orthopedics, Trauma, and Spine Center, Florence Nightingale Hospital

• 2004 – Professor, Istanbul University

• 1991 – Spine Surgery Training, University of Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan (Dr. Kiyoshi Kaneda)

• 1990 – Minnesota Spine Center, Orthopedics and Traumatology

• 1989 – Associate Professor, Istanbul University

• 1983 – Specialist, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Op. Eyup Bakmaz is renowned as one of Istanbul’s leading orthopedic surgeons, bringing over two decades of expertise to Group Florence Nightingale Hospital since 1997. He earned his medical degree with honors from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1985 and subsequently completed his residency at the same institution. Rising through the ranks, he served as Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor before joining the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine as an assistant physician and specialist.

His reputation stems from his profound knowledge and steadfast dedication to delivering exceptional patient care. Highly respected by both his patients and peers, he excels in treating a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis, sprains, fractures, and dislocations. At Group Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Dr. Eyup Bakmaz remains committed to providing each patient with personalized and comprehensive treatment, ensuring they receive the utmost care and attention.

Area of Interest

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

Qualification

1979–1985 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (Medical Education)

1997–Current – Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1996–1997 – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992–1996 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992–1996 – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Assistant Physician

1987–1991 – Adana Reşat Bey Health Center, General Practitioner

1985–1987 – Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service), General Practitioner