Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selahattin Özyürek is recognized as one of Turkey’s and the world’s leading orthopedic specialists, distinguished by both his clinical achievements and academic productivity.

Personal Information

• Place of Birth: Turkey

• Title: Associate Professor

• Specialty: Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Subspecialties: Arthroscopy, Sports Surgery, Knee – Shoulder – Elbow Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery

Education

• 1990–1994: Maltepe Military High School, İzmir (graduated third in his class)

• 1994–2000: Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), Faculty of Medicine

• 2003–2007: GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency

Professional Experience

• 2000–2003: Military Ship Physician (TCG Kocatepe, TCG Ege)

• 2007–2010: Specialist, Diyarbakır Military Hospital

• 2010–2012: Specialist, İzmir Military Hospital

• 2012–2017: Faculty Member, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

• 2017–2022: Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Liv Hospital Ulus, İstanbul

• 2022–2025: Private Clinic, İstanbul

• As of September 2025: Working at Clinic Haus

Areas of Expertise

• Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery

• Knee, Shoulder, and Elbow Surgery

• Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Trauma and Fracture Surgery

• Joint Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty)

• Joint Diseases & Cartilage Surgery

• Biologic Treatments (Stem Cell, PRP, etc.)

Academic Contributions

• International Publications: ~65

• International Presentations: ~60

• National Publications: ~15

• National Presentations: ~45

• Peer-Reviewing for International Journals: ~30 assignments

• Roles in Scientific Meetings: ~10

Editorships & Memberships

• Peer-reviewer for international journals

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Sports Traumatology Societies and International Orthopedic Communities