Prof. Sefa Müezzinoğlu is a seasoned orthopaedic surgeon and researcher with a long-standing commitment to musculoskeletal care and surgical innovation. He completed a research fellowship at the AO Research Institute Davos in 1995, an experience that strengthened his expertise in trauma, fracture management, and surgical techniques. Since 2008 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing clinical leadership, advanced surgical care, and education. He is an active member of numerous national and international professional organizations, reflecting broad engagement across sports medicine, joint preservation, arthroplasty, and orthopaedic research. Memberships include: – TUSYAD (Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association) – Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association – TTB (Turkish Medical Association) – Hip Joint Preventive Surgery Association – TOTBID (Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association) – EFORT (European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) – ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) – ICRS (International Cartilage Research Society) – AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, affiliated) His practice focuses on knee and hip surgery, arthroscopy, joint preservation, and complex reconstructive procedures. He is committed to advancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care, surgical training, and participation in professional research networks.
Education
- 1995 AO Research Institute Davos Research Fellow
- 1991 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1990 – 1991 Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics Texas
- 1982 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2005 – 2017 Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Professor
- 2008 Acibadem Health Group
- 1995 – 2005 Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor
- 1991 – 1995 Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant. Associate Professor
- 1990 – 1991 Clinical Fellow, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics
- 1985 – 1990 Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant
- 1984 – 1985 Medical Ensign, Çorlu Air Battalion
- 1982 – 1984 Compulsory Service, Igdir Kars
Memberships
- TUSYAD Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
- Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
- TTB Turkish Medical Association
- Hip Joint Preventive Surgery Association
- TOTBID Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
- EFORT European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
- ISAKOS International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- ICRS International Cartilage Research Society
- AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Affiliated
