Prof. Ufuk Ozkaya biography:
Prof. Ufuk Ozkaya is an esteemed Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Born in Mersin, Turkey, in 1963, he is proficient in both English and German.
Areas of Expertise:
- Hip fractures and dislocations.
- Bone Infections
- Hallux valgus (bunion).
- Bone Tumors Resection
- Elbow fractures.
- Coxarthrosis.
- Shoulder joint prosthesis.
- Pediatric fractures.
- Achilles tendon rupture.
- Limb lengthening.
Treatment Methods:
- Joint prostheses.
- Fracture surgery and treatment.
- Arthroscopy.
- Peri-knee osteotomies.
- Revision surgeries for hip and knee prostheses.
- Infection revisions post hip and knee prostheses.
- Patella dislocation surgeries.
- Total knee prosthesis surgeries.
Educational Background:
- Graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty (1981-1987).
- Completed specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital (1989-1994).
Professional Experience:
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–present).
- Previously held positions at various institutions, including GOP Taksim Education and Research Hospital and Taksim Training and Research Hospital.
Scientific Contributions:
- Published 41 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Presented 56 papers at national scientific conferences.
- Translated chapters in notable medical books, including “Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics” and “Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults.”
- Served on the editorial boards of journals such as Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT) and JAREM.
Professional Memberships:
- Chairman of AO Trauma Turkey.
- Board member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
- Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
