Prof. Selda Özçirpici is a seasoned specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a strong focus on musculoskeletal health and osteoporosis. She earned her professorship from Acibadem University in 2012 and has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group since 2010, contributing clinical expertise, patient care, and academic leadership. An active member of several professional organizations, she is involved with the Rheumatism Research and Combat Association, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the Osteoporosis Association of Turkey, the Association of Physicians Specializing in Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association. Her memberships reflect a commitment to advancing research, improving treatment strategies, and promoting bone health education. Dr. Özçirpici combines clinical practice with research and professional collaboration to improve outcomes for patients with rheumatic conditions and osteoporosis, and to support ongoing developments in rehabilitation medicine.
Education
- 2012 Acibadem University / Professor
- 2005 Başkent University / Associate Professor
- 1996 Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1985 – 1992 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2010 Acibadem Health Group
- 2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Adana Research Hospital, Associate Professor
- 1999 – 2005 Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor
- 1997 – 1999 Adana Numune Hospital
- 1993 – 1996 Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
Memberships
- Rheumatism Research and Combat Association
- IOF (International Osteoporosis Foundation)
- Association of Physicians Specializing in Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
- Osteoporosis Association of Turkey
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association
Publications
- Effect of calcitonin treatment on bone quality and collagen structure in ovariectomized rats.
Research J of Phar Bio and Chem Sciences, 2010, April-June, 1(2): 85-92 Comelekoglu D, Bagis S, Yalin S, Yilmaz BC. - Effect of calcitonin on lipid peroxidation in ovariectomized rats.
Europ J Chemistry, 2010, 1(1): 44-46 Berkoz M, Yalin S, Comelekoglu D, Bagis S. - Effect of Risedronate and Alendronate Treatment on Femoral Bone Quality and Collagen Integrity.
Asian J of Chemistry Y, 2009;21(2):1033-1041 Bagis S, Cömelekoglu U, Yalin S, Yilmaz N, Ögenler O, Yildiz A, Nayci A. - Validaiton of a turkish version of the bum specific health scale.
J Bum Care Res, 2009; 30(2):288-291. Adam M, Leblebici B, Tarim A, Yildirim S, Bagis S, Akman N, Haberal M. - Fibromyalgia syndrome in the geriatric population.
Trk J Rheumatol, 2009; 24(6):6-9 Leblebici B, Turhan N, Adam M, Cetin N, Bagis S. - Ankylosing spondylitis and postural balance.
Rheumatizma, 2008; 23:87-90 Adam M, Leblebici B, Erkan A, Bagis S, Akman M. - Clinical Findings in Fibromyalgia.
Türk Fiz Rehab Derg, 2008; :12-14 Bağış S. - Biomechanical evaluation in osteoporosis: ovariectomized rat model.
Clin Rheumatol, 2007; 26(3):380-384 Çömelekoğlu U, Bağış S, Yalın S, Ogenler O, Yıldız A, Şahin N, Oguz I, Hatungil R. - Appropriateness of the Electroneuromyographic Examination Request.
Türk Fiz Tıp Rehab Derg, 2007; 53(4):150-153 Adam M, Leblebici B, Bağış S, Akman M.
