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Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya

Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya

Bone and Joint Specialist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya

Conditions Treated by Dr Merter Yalcinkaya

We are outlining here for you the many conditions that Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya treats.:

  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Injury
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Major Fractures
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Deformed Knees
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma

The doctor consults patients who wish for treatment for the issues in their musculoskeletal system. This includes conditions or injuries in the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons. The qualifications and credentials such as experience and skill of the surgeon become immensely important as does their ability to learn and apply constantly the newfound knowledge.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Merter Yalcinkaya

There are many signs and symptoms seen in the patients which may require you to visit an Orthopedic Surgeon such as:

  • Bones problem
  • Ligaments
  • Tendons
  • Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life
  • Joints problem

Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues warrant multiple symptoms in patients. Pain in the joints and muscles and swelling are an indication that you must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. Further these issues more often than not restrict the range of motion in the affected area.

Operating Hours of Dr Merter Yalcinkaya

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. It is the efficiency and skill of the doctor that is on display during the time the procedures are being performed.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Merter Yalcinkaya

Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya.:

  • Total Knee Replacement B/L
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Total Hip Replacement B/L
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

An orthopedic surgeon is someone who helps patients with conditions such as dislocated joints, back pain or arthritis get healthier. Surgical procedures can relieve a patient from chronic, degenerative or acute conditions irrespective of the kind of issue their is. There is quite a bit of sub specialisation seen in this specialty considering that there is a lot of scope to work with in the orthopedic field.

Qualification

  • 1987 - 1992 Celalettin Sayhan Primary School, Adana
  • 1992 - 1999 Tarsus American High School, Tarsus, Mersin
  • 1999 - 2005 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
  • 2005 - 2010 Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Work Experiences

  • Horasan State Hospital, Orthopedics Specialist (2011-2012)
  • Istanbul Medibasari Hospital, Orthopedics Specialist (2012-2013)
  • Metin Sabanci Baltalimani Bone Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Orthopedics Specialist (2013-2015)
  • Metin Sabanci Baltalimani Bone Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Associate Professor (2015-2017)

Memberships (8)

  • Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch Board Member, 2019 - 2021
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER)
  • Board Member, 2019 - 2021, AOTT and member responsible for membership relations
  • Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
  • TOTBID Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
  • European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS)

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Procedures Performed

Ankle Fusion Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) ankle surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
Total Hip Replacement B/L
Total Hip Replacement U/L
Total Knee Replacement B/L
Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Merter Yalcinkaya is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 8 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic Surgeon

The tests required before and during consultation for Orthopedic Surgeon are as follows:

  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray

Basis the tests, the doctor can get a more accurate picture of the severity and reasons behind the condition and the best treatment to be done. The screening and diagnostic tests enable the doctor to pinpoint the preparedness of the patient for the treatment. To check the patient as to how well he has healed the doctor assists the process by getting physical tests done.

The usual route of visiting the orthopedic surgeon is through the referral route when post consultation supported by tests your doctor recommends you to see this specialist. The pre and post operative process, the treatment itself, the management of the entire process is done by an orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon can be consulted if you are having a rough time during the rehabilitation time as well. They prescribe the medicines that would support your orthopedic treatment process and you as well as recommend the right tests that need to be done.

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