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Prof. Dr. Turgut Akgül is a board‑certified orthopedist and spine surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He serves at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, specializing in complex spine disorders and minimally invasive spine surgery.
- Title: Prof. Dr.
- Specialty: Orthopedics & Traumatology, Spine Surgery
- Years of Experience: 20+
- Main Focus: Scoliosis, kyphosis, spine fractures, vertebral body tethering, spinal canal stenosis, pelvic and revision spine surgery
Educational Background
- Graduated from Halide Edip Adıvar English High School (1999)
- MD from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005)
- Orthopedics & Traumatology residency at Istanbul University (2005–2011)
- Specialized spine training at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2011–2012)
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2017–2023) and currently since 2023
- Part-time Spine Surgeon at Koç University Hospital Spine Center (2018–2023)
- Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (since 2019)
- Leadership Roles: Board treasurer/member at Turkish Spine Society (TOD) and Turkish Orthopedic Association (TOTDER)
Academic Contributions
- Delivered lectures at national and international spine congresses
- Presented award-winning research on spinal tuberculosis and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy—for example, AO Spine Award in 2016
- Research interests include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, vertebral body tethering, spinal biomechanics
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Akgül offers advanced care for various spine and orthopedic conditions:
- Scoliosis & Kyphosis: Non-fusion & tethering techniques in children and adolescents
- Spine Fractures: Minimally invasive stabilization and kyphoplasty
- Spinal Canal Stenosis: Decompression procedures
- Revision Spine Surgery: Complex management after prior spine operations
- Pelvic Spine Surgery: Treatment of sacro-pelvic fractures and deformities
Publications and Research
Prof. Akgül is an active researcher with over 149 publications and nearly 39,622 reads on ResearchGate. Most recent works include:
- Study on lumbosacral transitional vertebra and its link to lumbar disc degeneration (May 2025)
- Research on spinal cord compression diagnosis using convolutional neural networks (Dec 2024)
- Analysis of spinal injuries in elite athletes and biomechanics of spinal stabilization in osteoporosis (2024–2025)
Patient Care Philosophy
- Believes in clear, honest communication and thorough patient education
- Emphasizes empathy and creating tailored treatment plans
- Welcomes international patients—offering English-language support and online pre-assessments
- Aims for minimal recovery time and maximum functional improvement using latest surgical techniques
Professional Affiliations
- Board Treasurer & Member, Turkish Spine Society (TOD)
- Board Member, Turkish Orthopedic Association (TOTDER)
- Associate Editor, Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery & Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
- Board‑certified in Orthopedics & Traumatology in Turkey
FAQs
- Is Dr. Turgut Akgül board‑certified?
- Yes, he is board‑certified in Orthopedics & Traumatology and is a recognized spine specialist.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs scoliosis and kyphosis correction, spine fracture repair, spinal decompression, revision spine surgery, kyphoplasty, and pelvic spine operations.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, he welcomes international patients and provides English-language support along with online pre-operative consultations.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Minimally invasive spine surgeries often require a 2–3 day stay, while complex scoliosis or pelvic surgeries may require longer hospitalization.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Turkish and English fluently.
- Does he publish research?
- Yes, he has authored over 149 publications and continues active research in spine surgery and biomechanics.
- Where does he practice?
- He practices at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Turkey,
Jan 04, 2019
iyi bir hekim iyi bir insan tavsiye ederim
Turkey,
Nov 25, 2018
Kendine güvenen allah vergisi bi yetenek benim ameliyatımı başarıyla yapan şu an dimdik gezmemi ona borçluyum
Turkey,
Nov 21, 2018
Hic dusunmeden DR TURGUT AKGÜL hocamiza guvenin 2009dan beri tanirim kizimin tedavisi sonlanana kadar elinden geldiginin fazlasini yapti ve cok sukur sonunda tedavisi cok guzel bir sekilde sonlandi böyle merhametli isininin bilincinde olan bi hekim ALLAH herkese nasip etsin insaallah ALLAH saglikli uzun ömür versin hocam
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Turkey,
Mar 16, 2014
Ben Emine Özdemir Ameliyatimi Çapa Tıp Fakultesinde gerçekleştiren Turgut Akgül ve ekibine Çok teşşekür ederim İşinizde Başarilar Dilerim Herşey için teşşekürler
Turkey,
Aug 16, 2023
2017 yılında beni aşil tendonu ameliyatı sonrası düşük ayak bırakıp yıllarca topal gezmeme sebep olan doktordur.
Ameliyatta hatalar olabilir fakat ameliyat sonrası benim halimi görmekle birlikte şok olup, ardından ÇAPA'ya gelişlerimde benimle ciddi şekilde ilgilenmemişti ve yaptığı işin sorumluluğundan kaçmıştı.
Bu hareketiyle, ameliyat masasında yaptığı hatanın ya da asistanlarının yaptığı hatanın büyüklüğünü anlayabilirsiniz.
Yaptığı korkunç ameliyat sonrası, yıllarca
topal olarak gezmek zorunda kaldım. Kısaca önermem.
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