Prof. Ata Can Atalar is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with a medical education completed at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He earned his professorship in 2016 and brings extensive clinical experience, including work with the Acıbadem Health Group since 2013. His clinical interests focus on orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and knee, shoulder and elbow surgery. He is an active member of several professional organizations: the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association; the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC/ESSSE); AO Trauma; and the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association. Known for combining evidence-based care with practical surgical skill, he contributes to advancing orthopedic practice through clinical work, collaboration, and professional society involvement.
Education
- 2016 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor
- 2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Associate Professor
- 2003 European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow SECEC / ESSSE (European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow) Scholarship
- 2001 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1995 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1989 Istanbul High School for Boys
Experience
- 2004 – 2017 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Faculty Member
- 2013 Acibadem Health Group
- 2002 – 2004 VKV American Hospital / Specialist Physician
- 2000 – 2002 JFK Hospital / Attending Physician
Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
- European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC / ESSSE)
- AO Trauma (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)
- Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association
