BIOGRAPHY

Professional Backround And Appointment

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology University of Ankara, 1995
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology University of Ankara,1989

Positions Held 

2012 -            Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology  Dept. Acibadem Healthcare Group, Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey 
2004- 2022  : Consulting Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Merkezi  Klinika  Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan
1995 - 2022  : Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of  Ankara, Ibni Sina Hospital, Ankara,Turkey
2016 -2020   : Director of the Center for Healthcare Strategies and Policy, University of Ankara, Ankara,Turkey 
2004 - 2004: Visiting Professor, Dpt.of Sports  Medicine University Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA 
1999 - 1999   : Visiting Professor, Dpt.of  Sports Medicine University Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA 
1997 - 1997    : Visiting Professor, Dpt.of  Sports Medicine University Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA 
1992 - 1992    : Research Fellow, Dpt. of  Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA 
1990 - 1990   : Research Fellow, University Cornell, Hospital for Special SurgeryDept.of Orthopedic Surgery, New York,USA 
1995 - 2022  : Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Ankara, Ibni Sina Hospital,  Ankara,Turkey 
1987- 1987    : Deutscher Akademischer Austuschedienst (DAAD) Fellow, Dept. Orthopedic Surgery Freiburg University, Freiburg Breisgau,Germany
1986 - 1986  : AO Foundation Fellow, Dept. Orthopedic Surgery Bruderholzspital, Basel Region, Switzerland 
1985 - 1986  : Senior Physician, Ankara Numune Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ankara, Turkey
1984 - 1985  : Military Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Military Hospital, Sivas, Turkey
1981 - 1981    : Assistant, Dept of Traumatology Kantonspital Basel, University of Basel, Switzerland
1979 -1979    : Rotating Internship, Schulthess Klinik, Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland  
1979 -1984   : Assistant, Orthopadic Surgery and Traumatology Residency Program, University of Ankara Medical School Dept. Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ankara,Turkey   

Visiting Fellows / Trainings

1996 : Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, USA
              Baylor College of Medicine, Department of
           Orthopedic Surgery,USA
1993 : American Sports Medicine Institute,
           Birmingham The  Orthopedic  Specialty  Clinic,
           Salk Lake City,USA  
1989 : Karolinska Institut, Dpt.Sports Medicine,
           Stockholm,Sweden University of Linkoping
           Dpt.Sports Medicine, Linkoping, Sweden 
1986 : Krankenhaus für Sportverletze Hellersen,
           Lüdenscheid,Germany                   
           Der Ludwig Maximilians Universitat und
           Staatlichen Orthopadischen 
           Klinik, München,Germany

Certifying Body

1984 : Turkish Ministry of Healt, Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
2002 : Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (TOTEK)
2012  : Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Recertified (TOTEK)
2022 : Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Recertified (TOTEK)

Education

1978 : Doctor of Medicine, University of Ankara Medical School,Ankara
2014 : Physician Executive Master Business Administration University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business,Knoxville

International Societies Memberships

2001 : Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
1998 : American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
1990 : AO Alumni Association, (AO Foundation)
1986 : European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
1999 : International Society of Arthroscopy,Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
2000 : International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)

National Societies Memberships

2000 : Society of Ankara Bahçelievler Deneme Highschool Alumni 
2000 : Society of Ankara University Alumni 
2006 : Football Team Physician’s Society
1994  : Turkish Society of Orthopeadic Surgery and Traumatology (TOTBID)
1987  : Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy & Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)

Orthopedic Society Officies

International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS); Member of Orhopaedic Sports Medicine Committee, 2011 - 2015
International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS); Executive Board, 2012 - 2013
Turkish Ministry of Health, Orthopeadic Advisor Board Chairman, 2010 - 2012 Member, 2008 - 2010
Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology(TOTBİD); Member of Executive Board, 2000 – 2004
Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy & Knee Surgery (TUSYAD) Chairman, 2010 - 2012 Member of Executive Board, 2008 - 2010
Football Team Physician Society: Chairman, 2006 - 2013

Medical Appointments / Consulting Positions to Sports Teams:

FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association):
Medical Officer ,FIFA U-20 World Cup, Türkiye, 2013
FIFA Allstar Football Team Physician, 1998
Doping Control Officer, 2000 -

UEFA (Union des Associations Europeennes de Football):
Member of Medical Commitee, 1992 - 2016

Member of European Championship Organizations Committee:
Euro 96 England, 1996
Euro 2000, Holland - Belgium, 2000
Euro 2004, Portugal, 2004
Euro 2008, Switzerland – Austria, 2008
Euro 2012,Poland – Ukraine, 2012 
Member of Preparation Team to Tournament Medical Requirements;
Euro 2016, France, 2016

TFA (Turkish Football Association):
Medical Committee Honorary Member, 2009 -
Medical Committee Chairman, 2004 - 2009 Member, 1991 - 2000
National Football Teams Physician, 1989-1992
National Football Teams,Head of Medical Teams, 2004 - 2009

TOC (Turkish Olympic Committee):
Member, 1996 -
Member of Medical Commitee, 1998 - 2000