Prof. Mustafa Herdem, MD

Prof. Mustafa Herdem, MD is an orthopedic surgery and traumatology specialist working in the Orthopedics & Joint Center at Acibadem Adana Hospital and Acibadem Adana Orthopedia Hospital in Adana. His clinical work covers hand surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and gait analysis. He sees both children and adults with trauma-related and non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions and has more than 44 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Herdem completed his medical education at Gevher Nesibe Health Education Institute Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He then trained in orthopedics and traumatology at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, completing his specialization in 1990. In 2012, he received recognition in hand surgery from the Medical Specialization Board. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2023.

Clinical focus

Dr. Herdem’s practice includes the assessment and surgical management of traumatic injuries, bone tumors, joint conditions, deformities, and complex foot problems. In the upper extremity, his work covers hand surgery, pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, shoulder surgery, and elbow surgery. In the foot and ankle, he evaluates and treats flatfoot, diabetic and Charcot foot, and other conditions that may require foot surgery. His pediatric orthopedic work includes clubfoot, torticollis, spasticity in children, and deformity surgery. Gait analysis may be used to assess walking patterns and to inform treatment planning in both children and adults.

Within orthopedic oncology, Dr. Herdem assesses patients with bone tumors and discusses the surgical options that may be appropriate. Whether surgery is advisable, and which approach is chosen, depends on the individual case, the findings on imaging, and the patient’s general health. Treatment is planned on a case-by-case basis after clinical evaluation, and non-surgical measures are considered where they are suitable.

How Dr. Herdem works with international patients

Dr. Herdem consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the hospital’s international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments, and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the available options. For patients who are not yet able to travel, a video consultation can be arranged to review the case and discuss possible next steps, which may help clarify whether an in-person visit is appropriate.