Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Prof. Dr. Ata Can Atalar
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Prof. Dr. Ata Can Atalar is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital. He treats shoulder and elbow conditions, orthopedic trauma, and sports injuries, with expertise in arthroscopy and shoulder and elbow surgery. He also provides care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries requiring orthopedic assessment and treatment.
About Prof. Dr. Ata Can Atalar
Prof. Dr. Ata Can Atalar is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, with a clinical focus on shoulder and elbow surgery. His professional interests include orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and shoulder and elbow conditions.
He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology training at the same institution in 2001. He became an Associate Professor in 2010 and a Professor in 2016 at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. His career has included specialist roles at JFK Hospital and VKV American Hospital, followed by faculty membership at Istanbul University from 2004 to 2017.
International patients can expect an orthopedic consultation focused on understanding their symptoms, reviewing relevant findings, and discussing appropriate care options for shoulder, elbow, trauma, sports injury, or arthroscopy-related concerns. Prof. Dr. Atalar is a member of Turkish and European professional associations in orthopedics, sports injuries, trauma, and shoulder and elbow surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Education
- 2016İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor Doctor
- 2010İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Associate Professor Doctor
- 2003European Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association SECEC / ESSSE (European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow) Scholarship
- 2001İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1995İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1989İstanbul Erkek High School
Professional Experience
- 2013Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2004–2017İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Faculty Member
- 2002–2004VKV American Hospital / Specialist Physician
- 2000–2002JFK Hospital / Specialist Physician
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Turkish Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
- European Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association (SECEC / ESSSE)
- AO Trauma (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)
- Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association
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A dedicated team, from first message to follow-up
Our international patient office coordinates your appointment, travel and treatment across the Acıbadem network — including 7 JCI-accredited hospitals — and stays with you in your own language, every step of the way.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Ata Can Atalar
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“Choosing Acibadem for my radiation treatment was the best decision I made. Prof. Dr. Atalar was honest about my options instead of pushing treatment.”
“I came to Acibadem for fracture repair and could not be happier with the outcome. Prof. Dr. Atalar treated me as a person, not just a case. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”

