Prof. Ufuk Ozkaya

Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist – Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ufuk Özkaya is a senior orthopedic surgeon with over three decades of medical and academic experience. His clinical expertise spans trauma surgery, complex fracture treatment, joint reconstruction, and orthopedic education. He is currently affiliated with Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, where he continues to practice and contribute to orthopedic research and training.

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Complex Fracture Management
• Joint Replacement and Reconstruction
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Procedures
• Surgical Training and Education in Orthopedics

Current Affiliation

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist (2018 – Present)

Professional Experience

• 2016 – 2018
  GOP Taksim Education and Research Hospital
  Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist and Administrative Officer
• 2013 – 2016
  GOP Taksim Education and Research Hospital
  Trainer in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2002 – 2013
  Taksim Training and Research Hospital
  Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 2000 – 2002
  Baltalimanı Education and Research Hospital
  Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 1999 – 2000
  Taksim Training and Research Hospital
  Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 1997 – 1999
  Private Aksaray Vatan Hospital
  Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 1994 – 1997
  İnebolu Public Hospital, Kastamonu
  Mandatory Service as General Practitioner

Education

• Medical Doctor (M.D.)
  Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine (1992 – 1998)
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology
  Taksim Training and Research Hospital (1989 – 1994)

Scientific Contributions

• 41 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals
• 56 oral or poster presentations at national scientific congresses
• Contributor to 2 textbook translations:
  • Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults
• Editorial Board Membership:
  • Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT)
  • JAREM – GOP Taksim Education and Research Hospital Journal

Professional Memberships

• Chairman, AO Trauma Turkey
• Board Member, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Member, Turkish Orthopedic and Trauma Association

Academic and Training Activities

• Instructor in 16 national and 2 international AO Trauma courses
• Active participant in 16 national and 3 international congresses organized by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Speaker in 11 national educational seminars and workshops

Languages

• English
• German