Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Uludağ University
Academic Career
2012. – Appointed Assistant Professor
2017. – Appointed Full Professor
Academically involved with İstinye University Faculty of Medicine
Author of over 100 scientific papers published in national and international journals
H-index: 37
Work Experience
Long-standing Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ulus Liv Hospital
Long-standing Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine
As of December 2025 – Professionally engaged at a private clinic in Nişantaşı, Istanbul
Areas of Expertise
Orthopedics and Traumatology
Spine Surgery
Pediatric and Adult Scoliosis
Kyphosis and other Spinal Deformities
Cervical Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Fractures
Degenerative Spinal Diseases
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Complex Spinal Deformities
Professional Focus
Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Scoliosis in Children and Adults
Surgical Correction of Kyphosis and Kyphoscoliosis
Treatment of Diseases of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures
Surgical Treatment of Congenital and Acquired Spinal Deformities
Surgical Treatment of Spinal Tumors, Infections, and Traumatic Injuries
Professional Papers and References
Author and co-author of over 100 professional and scientific papers published in international and national journals
Author and co-author of chapters in professional books on orthopedics, traumatology, and spine surgery
Author and translator of professional chapters on minimally invasive spine surgery
Scientific papers cover the surgical treatment of scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, tumors, and spinal column infections
Selected Publications
Öztürk C. et al. "Posterior endoscopic discectomy for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation", Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2006.
Aydınlı U. et al. "Comparison of two techniques in hemivertebra resection: transpedicular eggshell osteotomy versus standard anterior-posterior approach", European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2007.
Hamzaoğlu A. et al. "Simultaneous surgical treatment in congenital scoliosis and/or kyphosis associated with intraspinal abnormalities", Spine, 2007.
Aydoğan M. et al. "Posterior vertebrectomy in kyphosis, scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis due to hemivertebra", Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B, 2008.
Öztürk C. et al. „Efficacy of prophylactic placement of inferior vena cava filter in patients undergoing spinal surgery“, Spine, 2010.
Hamzaoğlu A. et al. „Posterior vertebral column resection in severe spinal deformities: a total of 102 cases“, Spine, 2011.
Öztürk C. et al. „Short-term X-ray results of posterior vertebral column resection in severe congenital kyphosis, scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis“, Spine, 2012.
Book Chapters
„Surgical Techniques“, in Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Nobel Medical Publishing House, 2005.
„Total en bloc spondylectomy for treatment of spinal tumors“, in Spinal Disorders II, 2007.
Chapters on lumbar laser microdiscectomy, endoscopic cervical microdiscectomy, and posterolateral endoscopic thoracic discectomy, 2009.
„Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries and SCIWORET“, in the book Principles of Treatment in Spinal Cord Injuries, 2011.
„Percutaneous Extreme Lateral and Direct Lateral Fusion Techniques“, in the book Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – Current Approaches, 2012.
