Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
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About Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
Murat Bozkurt, M.D., Ph.D. is an orthopedics and traumatology physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience who is currently working in Acıbadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul. He has a PhD degree on Clinical Anatomy and is among the top experts in cartilage repair, shoulder and elbow surgeries, and joint replacement surgeries in Turkey.
Professional Background
- Experience/Years of Work: Since 1998 = Based in: Istanbul, Turkey (private clinic in Ankara as well).
Innovations & Contributions
Prof. Bozkurt is known for his innovation in surgery and for leading the orthopedic education in the international arena.
- ArthroSchool: Founder and Director of ArthroSchool, an international surgical training platform hosting cadaver courses and live webinars with leading European and American orthopedic surgeons
- Regenerative Surgery: Published autologous osteoperiosteal cylinder graft mosaicplasty and meniscus transplantation with bone marrow concentrate (BMAC) injection, both of which are pioneered procedures, in Arthroscopy Techniques (2022).
- Research: 35+ International peer reviewed publications on cartilage repair, knee anatomy, shoulder anatomy, and joint replacement; Presenter at ICRS, SICOT, and EFORT Congresses
- Memberships: Member of ESSKA, IARMES (founding member), International Cartilage Repair Society, AAOS, Turkish Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Society
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Awards
- • Former Board Member
- • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- • European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- • International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)
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Senior Specialist
Head of Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine
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Hospital Chief Physician & Clinic Chief
Performed by Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
Orthopedics
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Sports Medicine
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Laparoscopic Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
Murat Bozkurt has been practicing medicine since 1993, giving them over 32 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Orthopedics and have built a focused career in professor of orthopedics & traumatology.
Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
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Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
Joint replacement surgery with Murat Bozkurt typically costs 50-70% less than comparable procedures in the US or UK. Final pricing depends on implant type, unilateral vs bilateral surgery, and hospital stay duration. CureMeAbroad can request a detailed estimate after reviewing your X-rays or MRI reports.
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Prof. Dr. Murat Bozkurt
Murat Bozkurt has been practicing medicine since 1993, giving them over 32 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Orthopedics and have built a focused career in professor of orthopedics & traumatology.
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