Prof. Ömer Faruk Taşer is a senior orthopedic surgeon with a long-standing academic and clinical career. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1996 and holds the title of Professor. Since 2002 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where he continues to provide advanced orthopedic care and surgical expertise. He has held leadership roles in national professional bodies, including President of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (2005–2007) and President of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (2006–2008). His work spans sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee surgery, and care for patients with bleeding disorders. Prof. Taşer is an active member of numerous international and regional organizations, reflecting his commitment to professional development and collaboration: Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association; World Federation of Hemophilia; Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society; Turkish Hemophilia Association; European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA); European Foot and Ankle Society; International Cartilage Repair Association (ICRA); Gerhard Küntscher Kreis; German Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He combines academic experience, leadership in professional societies, and clinical practice to advance orthopedic care and training, with particular focus on sports injuries, knee and cartilage treatment, and management of orthopedic issues in patients with hemophilia.
Education
- 1996 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor
- 1988 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Associate Professor
- 1984 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1980 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2008 Fenerbahçe Club / Orthopedic Consultant Surgeon
- 2008 President of the Turkish Football Federation Medical Committee
- 2004 – 2008 Fenerbahçe Club / Chairman of the Medical Committee
- 2004 – 2008 Turkish Football Federation Medical Committee Member
- 2002 Acibadem Health Group
- 1983 St. Ansgar Hospital Accident Surgery Clinic
- 1983 St. Vincenz Hospital Orthopedics Clinic
- 1983 Department of Orthopedics and Institute of Pathology, University of Hamburg Eppendorf
- 1980 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
Memberships
- Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
- World Federation of Hemophilia
- President of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (2005-2007)
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society
- President of Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (2006-2008)
- Turkish Hemophilia Association
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
- Gerhard Küntscher Kreis
- German Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
- American Academy Orthopedic Surgeon
- European Foot and Ankle Society
- International Cartilage Repair Association
Publications
- Orthopaedic surgery of PWH and haemostasis: Turkish experience.
Haemophilia, Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2002, page 481. Zülfikar B, Taşer Ö, Bezgal F. - Radiosynoviorthesis in haemophiliacs with joint problems: Turkish experience.
Haemophilia, Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2002, pages 479-480. Taşer Ö, Zülfikar B, Kemikler G, Bezgal F. - The ex-fistulization of a giant abdominopelvic pseudotumour and radical surgery.
Haemophilia, Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2002, page 472. Zülfikar B, Taşer Ö, Eralp L, Kızır A. - Arthroscopic synovectomy in chronic haemophilic arthropathies.
Haemophilia, Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2002, page 472. Taşer Ö, Zülfikar B, Türker M, Uysal M. - Retrograde osteochondral grafting for osteochondral lesion of the talus: a new technique eliminating malleolar osteotomy.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2005;39(3):274-9. Kilicoglu O, Taser O. - Analysis of meniscal and chondral lesions accompanying anterior cruciate ligament tears: relationship with age, time from injury, and level of sport.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2004 Jul;12(4):262-70. Epub 2003 Sep 20 Tandogan RN, Taser O, Kayaalp A, Taskiran E, Pinar H, Alparslan B, Alturfan A. - Biomechanical Effect of Anterior and Posterior Fixation of Tendon Graft in Tibial Tunnel with Soft Tissue Interference Screw in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Acta Orthop. Et Traum. Turc., 39: 432-436. 2005. Kocabey Y, Taşer Ö, Doral MN, Demirhan M, Işıkan EU, Nyland J, Sarban S, Bozdağ E, Sünbüloğlu E, Caborn D. - The effect of anterior or posterior tibial tunnel placement of a soft tissue graft with a soft tissue interference screw on fixation biomechanics.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2005;39(5):432-436. Kocabey Y, Taser O, Doral MN, Demirhan M, Isikan EU, Nyland J, Sarban S, Bozdag E, Sunbuloglu E, Caborn D. - The effect of the tibial tunnel fixation level on the results of cyclic loading in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2005;39(4):356-60. Taser O, Kocabey Y, Doral MN, Demirhan M, Isikan EU, Nyland J, Sarban S, Bozdagi E, Sunbuloglu E. - Discoid lateral meniscus: diagnosis and results of arthroscopic treatment.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2003 Mar;11(2):99-104. Epub 2003 Jan 25 Asik M, Sen C, Taser OF, Alturfan AK, Sozen YV.
