Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir
Orthopedics
22+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir
Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir is an orthopedic surgeon and oncosurgeon working at the Anadolu Medical Center in Kocaeli, Turkey with special interests in bone and soft tissue tumors, arthroscopic surgery, orthopedic oncology and orthopedic trauma. He has been serving in the team of Anadolu Medical Center since 2013 and is among the known musculoskeletal tumor surgery experts in Turkey.
Professional Background
- Experience/Years of Work: Since 2013 (Anadolu Medical Center)
- Based In: Kocaeli, Turkey
Innovations & Contributions
Dr. Özdemir is recognized for his research activities and international experiences in orthopedic oncology, especially in bone tumour resection and limb-salvage procedures.
- Publications: 5 national and 13 international peer-reviewed articles, 110+ international citations, published in Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Archives of Orthopaedics and Trauma surgery etc.
- Advanced Fellowship: Training with Prof. Dr. Joseph M. Lane, world expert on musculoskeletal oncology (2002-2003) at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Research Areas: Limb-salvage surgery, Distraction osteogenesis for bone defects, Proximal fibular tumor resection, Demineralized bone matrix reconstruction
- Society Memberships: TOTBID (Turkish Orthopaedics & Traumatology Association); EMSOS (European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society).
Good to know
Speciality
Language Spoken
Awards
- • European Musculo-Skeletal Tumor Society (EMSOS)
- • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİT)
- • Prolific Researcher
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon
Anadolu Medical Center Hospital
Military & Academic Roles
Hospital Affiliations
Anadolu Medical Center Hospital
Established in 2005, The Anadolu Medical Center is one of the most successful private multi-specialty hospitals in Turkey; with locations in Kocaeli Province's Gebze District, which is approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Istanbul. It has been certified by JCI since 2010; and it continues to be certified under this accreditation process. As well as being JCI-certified, the center is recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Health to provide health-care services to international patients. --- ### Medical Specialties At the Anadolu Medical Center , an extensive array of medical specialties are available, while focusing on several key areas: Oncology and Cancer Care Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopaedics and Traumatology General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Gastroenterology Urology Gynaecology and Obstetrics In addition to providing these medical specialties, the center has advanced equipment that enables diagnostics and treatments to occur effectively; including state-of-the-art operating rooms, Intensive Care Units, Robotic Surgical Systems, and cutting-edge imaging equipment such as MRI scanners, CT scanners, and PET-CT scans. --- ### International Patient Services Through the Anadolu Medical Center's International Patient Services department; support is provided to international patients through personalized treatment planning and co-ordination, multilingual assistance, airport transfer and accommodation booking and organization, visa applications and travel insurance bookings; and post-discharge follow up and telemedicine consultations. --- ### Patient Experience The medical staff at the Anadolu Medical Center work collaboratively together to develop patient-specific treatment plans that meet each patient’s needs and expectations. They focus on delivering safe, comfortable, and effective quality care to their patients utilizing evidence-based practices developed using the latest advancements in medical science.
Learn MorePerformed by Dr. Mehmet Taner Özdemir
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