Who is Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer?

Born in 1968 in Kayseri, Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1992.

In 1997, he completed his Medical Specialization Training in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital with his thesis titled “Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Term Results,” and became a Specialist.

Between 1992 and 2016, he served under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey at Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology, Ankara, and Atatürk Training and Research Hospitals as Assistant, Specialist Doctor, Chief Assistant, Associate Professor, and Instructor. Between 2016 and 2017, he worked at the Private Minasera Aldan Hospital.

In 2017, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Bülent Bektaşer started working at Yüksek İhtisas University Koru Hospital and was appointed as a Professor at Yüksek İhtisas University on July 26, 2018. He served as the Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Director of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Yüksek İhtisas University Private Koru Hospital. Prof. Dr. Bülent BEKTAŞER will begin providing medical services to his patients at Etimesgut A Life Ankara Hospital in the first week of October.

He is particularly specialized in Sports Injuries. He has previously worked in various public and private institutions as well as in national teams.

Education

Year	Educational Institution / Department	Title
1992	Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English)	Medical Doctor
1997	Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology	Medical Specialization (Thesis: “Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Term Results”)

Professional Experience

Year / Period	Institution / Hospital	Position / Title
1992 – 2016	Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital	Assistant, Specialist Doctor, Chief Assistant, Associate Professor, Instructor
2016 – 2017	Private Minasera Aldan Hospital	Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
2017 – 2018	Yüksek İhtisas University Koru Hospital	Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
July 26, 2018	Yüksek İhtisas University	Appointment as Professor
2018 – 2024	Yüksek İhtisas University Private Koru Hospital	Head and Director of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
2025 – Present	Etimesgut A Life Ankara Hospital	Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Medical Interests

Orthopedics and Traumatology is a surgical medical branch that studies and treats injuries and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. This system consists of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists (orthopedists) are experts in treating problems within this system through both surgical and non-surgical methods.

The main areas of interest in Orthopedics and Traumatology include:

Fractures: Fractures that can occur in any bone (e.g., arm, leg, or spinal fractures).
Dislocations: Separation of bones in the joints from their normal position (e.g., shoulder dislocation, hip dislocation).
Sprains and Strains: Damage to the ligaments or muscles that support the joints.
Sports Injuries: Injuries that occur during sports activities such as meniscus tears, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, shoulder dislocation, muscle tears, and tendon ruptures.
Spinal Traumas: Spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries.

Osteoarthritis (Calcification): Wearing and degeneration of joint cartilage.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints.
Gout: Inflammation in the joints caused by the accumulation of uric acid.
Infectious Arthritis: Infection occurring in the joints.

Lumbar Hernia (Disc Herniation): Rupture of the disc between the vertebrae.
Cervical Hernia: Rupture of the disc between the cervical vertebrae.
Scoliosis: Curvature of the spine.
Kyphosis: Excessive curvature of the spine (hunchback).
Spinal Canal Stenosis: Condition that causes compression of the spinal cord.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Nerve compression in the hand.
Hallux Valgus: Bunion deformity of the big toe.
Trigger Finger: Limited movement in the finger.
Flatfoot.

Congenital Hip Dislocation (CHD).
Developmental Hip Dysplasia.
Clubfoot.
Childhood Bone Infections.

Bone Tumors (Osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, etc.)
Soft Tissue Tumors

Osteoporosis (Bone loss).
Tennis Elbow and other tendinitis conditions.

Orthopedic Surgical Procedures

The surgical procedures performed in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology cover a wide range. These include both the correction of injuries resulting from trauma and the treatment of various orthopedic diseases.

Orthopedic surgical procedures:

Fracture Fixation:
- Plate and Screw Fixation: Fixation of fractured bone fragments using plates and screws.
- Intramedullary Nail (IMN) Fixation: Fixation performed by inserting a nail into the bone marrow canal in long bone fractures (femur, tibia, etc.).
- External Fixator Application: Stabilization of bone fragments externally with rods in open fractures or cases with a high risk of infection.
Joint Dislocation Reduction and Stabilization: Surgical procedures to reposition and stabilize dislocated joints.
Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Surgery: Treatment of fractures of the hip bone (pelvis) and the socket of the hip joint (acetabulum).

Hip Replacement: Replacement of the hip joint with an artificial joint in cases of severe cartilage damage (such as osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis).
Knee Replacement: Replacement of the knee joint with an artificial joint in cases where the knee cartilage is damaged.
Shoulder Replacement: Performed in cases of shoulder osteoarthritis or severe fractures.

Knee Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive surgery (performed through small incisions) for the diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the knee joint (such as meniscus tears or anterior cruciate ligament tears).
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Arthroscopic surgeries for the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder joint problems (such as labral or tendon tears).
Other Arthroscopic Procedures: Arthroscopic procedures can also be applied to other joints such as the ankle or hip.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery: Relieving nerve compression in the wrist.
Trigger Finger Surgery: Surgery performed for finger locking problems.
Hallux Valgus Surgery: Correction of bunion deformity in the big toe.
Other Hand and Foot Deformity Surgeries: Correction of deformities in the hand or foot.

Discectomy: Removal of the disc (intervertebral cushion) in the treatment of lumbar or cervical herniation.
Laminoplasty: Enlargement of the spinal canal in cases of spinal stenosis.
Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty: Treatment of spinal fractures.
Fusion Surgery: Fixation of vertebrae to each other (for example, in the treatment of scoliosis or spondylolisthesis).

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair/Resection
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Stabilization

Removal of bone and soft tissue tumors.

Treatment of bone infections.
Treatment of joint degeneration (osteoarthritis) — in earlier stages, bone-cutting surgeries (osteotomy) rather than joint replacement.
Tendon transfers and tendon repairs.

Last Updated: 7 Şubat 2026 23:20

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer