Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology · Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital, İstanbul Prof. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner
Prof. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital. He treats foot and ankle conditions, hip and knee joint problems, and shoulder and elbow disorders, with additional interests in sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, robotic surgery, bone tumors, and deformity correction.
Accepting international patientsAbout Prof. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner
Prof. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital. His clinical interests include foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee replacement surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, pediatric orthopedics, sports injuries, robotic surgery, bone tumors, deformity correction, and limb lengthening.
He completed his medical education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and his Orthopedics and Traumatology training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. His career has included academic and clinical leadership roles at Abant İzzet Baysal University and Ministry of Health training and research hospitals, as well as visiting appointments at Texas Health Science Center, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Linvatec Laboratory Education Center, The Rizzoli Orthopaedics Institute, and Amsterdam Academic Medical Center.
International patients can expect an orthopedic assessment tailored to their condition, symptoms, and treatment goals. Prof. Dr. Tüzüner evaluates a broad range of joint, bone, sports-related, pediatric, and trauma conditions, with discussion of appropriate surgical and non-surgical care options.
What Dr. Tüzüner treats and performs
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Areas of practiceFoot and ankle surgeryPediatric hand surgeryHip and knee replacement surgeryShoulder and elbow surgeryPediatric orthopedicsRobotic surgery
Conditions treated
- Sports injuries
- Knee and joint injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Bone tumors
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2014Amsterdam Academic Medical Center / Visiting Member
- 2013The Rizzoli Orthopaedics Institute / Visiting Member
- 2012Linvatec Laboratory Training Center / Visiting Member
- 2007–2008Abant İzzet Baysal University / Associate Professor Doktor
- 2004–2007Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Visiting Member
- 2002–2007Abant İzzet Baysal University / Assistant Associate Professor Doctor
- 2002–2003Texas Health Science Center / Shoulder-Elbow Surgery Subspecialty
- 2001–2002Abant İzzet Baysal University / Lecturer
- 1999Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1999Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
- 1992Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2018Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2010Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health İstanbul Training and Research Hospital / Clinical Chief
- 2008–2010Republic of Türkiye Prime Ministry Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital / Clinical Chief
- 2008–2009Medicana İnternational / Clinical Supervisor
- 2007–2008Abant İzzet Baysal University / Associate Professor Doktor
- 2002–2007Abant İzzet Baysal University / Assistant Associate Professor Doctor
- 2001–2002Abant İzzet Baysal University / Lecturer
- 1999–2001Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health / Specialist Physician
- 1994–1999Dicle University Faculty of Medicine / Research Assistant
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- TUSYAD (Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery)
- TOTBİD Orthopedic Trauma Branch
- Shoulder-Elbow Surgery Association
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Turkish Orthopedics Association
- Artroplasti Association
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Metatarsal head resurfacing arthroplasty in the treatment of hallux rigidus: is it reliable treatment option? Musculoskelet Surg Circi E, Tuzuner T, Sukur E, Baris A, Kanay E.
- The impact of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection timing on the healing of Achilles tendon injuries in rats Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Circi E, Akman Y, Sukur E, Bozkurt E, Tuzuner T.
- The Surgical Overcorrection of Lenke Type 1 Deformities with Selective Fusion Segments: What Happens to the Coronal Balance? Korean J Spine Atici Y, Erdogan S, Akman YE, Mert M, Carkci E, Tuzuner T.
- Comparison of the chondroprotective effect of a novel hydrogel compound and traditional hyaluronate on the rats cartilage in a papain induced osteoarthritis Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Sukur E, Talu C, Akman Y, Circi E, Tuzuner T.
- Comparison of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block with Periarticular Local Infiltration Analgesia in Management of Early Period Pain Developing After Total Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Kovalak E, Dogan AT, Uzumcugil O, Obut A, Tuzuner T, Ozyuvaci E.
- Functional results of open placement and K-wire fixation in the surgical treatment of pediatric radius neck fractures Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Medical Bulletin Kovalak E, Üzümcügil O, Barbaros G, Çarkçı E, Öztürkmen Y, Barış A, Tüzüner T.
- Treatment with extracorporeal shock waves: Use in orthopedics Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal Canbora, M.K., T. Tüzüner, H. Bombacı, N. Okan and M. Görgeç
- Diagnosis and treatment of lateral epicondylitis AIBU Duzce Faculty of Medicine Journal Canbora, M.K., T. Tüzüner, U. Haklar and M. Görgeç
- Principles of treatment of open fractures AIBU Duzce Faculty of Medicine Journal Tüzüner, T., Z. Orhan and H. Kara
- Determination of prognostic factors in patients with diabetic foot AIBU Duzce Medical Faculty Journal Cinar, Y., O. Usküdar, Y. Akcan, A. Akcay, O. Karaeminogullari and T. Tüzüner
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What patients say about their Acibadem care
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified reviews across the Acibadem group“I was nervous about my ankle surgery, but I felt safe at every single step. Prof. Dr. Tüzüner is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage.”
“I came to Acibadem for pre-operative anaesthetic assessment and could not be happier with the outcome. Dr. Tüzüner explained the risks honestly and earned my full trust.”
