Prof. Metin Uzun, MD

Prof. Metin Uzun, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Orthopedics & Joint Center. His work covers foot and ankle surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and hip and knee replacement surgery, together with sports traumatology involving knee and joint injuries. He has more than 26 years in medicine.

Dr. Uzun graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology training at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 2005. He then worked at International Hospital (2005–2006), served as a Medical Officer Lieutenant Specialist Doctor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2006–2007), and practiced at the Ministry of Health Op. Dr. Ergun Özdemir Görele State Hospital (2007–2009). He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2009 and became an Associate Professor at Acıbadem University Vocational School of Health Services in 2015. He is a member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the İlizarov Association, AO Surgery, TOTEK, and ESSKA. His published work includes articles on the surgical treatment of dorsal perilunate fracture-dislocations, hindfoot valgus after interlocking nail treatment of tibial diaphysis fractures, vitamin D deficiency and hip fracture type, the evaluation of painful total hip replacement, and principles of medical photography in orthopedics.

Clinical focus

In foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Uzun assesses and treats conditions such as flatfoot (pes planus). His sports traumatology practice addresses knee and joint injuries, including cruciate ligament rupture and meniscus tear. He also performs minimally invasive trauma surgery for suitable fractures and injuries.

For patients with advanced joint disease, his practice includes hip replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery. In pediatric orthopedics, he evaluates conditions affecting the growing musculoskeletal system in children. Treatment decisions are made individually after clinical examination and review of imaging, and not every patient is a candidate for surgery.

How Dr. Uzun works with international patients

Dr. Uzun consults in Turkish and English. The hospital’s international patient team coordinates the transfer of medical reports and imaging before a visit and arranges appointment scheduling. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history, previous treatments, a physical examination, and a review of existing X-rays, MRI scans, or other imaging, followed by a discussion of possible non-surgical and surgical options and what further tests, if any, may be needed. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case or review findings before deciding whether to travel.