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Azmi Hamzaoglu
Spine neurosurgeon, Orthopedist, Orthopedic surgeon , Orthopedic spine surgeon
Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.
Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.
Dr. Hamzaoglu's dedication to spine surgery is evident through his innovative surgical techniques and his role in establishing the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of surgical procedures, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field.
Education
- Obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University in 1979.
- Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology from the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University in 1983.
Professional experience
- Served as the Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department since 2013.
- Worked as a professor doctor at the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University since 2004.
- Worked as a specialist at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Minnesota Spine Center since 1990.
- Worked as a research assistant at Istanbul University since 1989.
- Worked at the University of Hokkaido in Japan in 1991, further sharpening his skills in spine surgery.
Memberships
- Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
Achievements
- Founder of the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center.
- Established Turkey's first spine surgery center.
Procedures performed by the doctor
DiscectomySurgical treatment of scoliosisKyphoplastySurgical treatment of radiculopathyRemoval of herniated disc with preoperative diagnosticSurgery for syringomyeliaSpina Bifida surgeryForaminotomyLaminectomyVertebral plasticMinimally invasive fusion surgeryHerniated disc surgeryFetal surgery for spina bifidaAnterior Cervical Discectomy and FusionSpine Tumor EmbolizationKnee ArthroscopyRotator cuff repair surgeryAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionPhysiotherapyStem Cell TherapyShoulder replacementOrthopedic rehabilitation (per 1 day)Ankle joint replacementLimb prosthetics Rehabilitation with Re-step systemConservative treatment of scoliosisSurgery for forearm fractureKnee replacement Rehabilitation with ExoskeletonAnkle replacementSurgical treatment of valgus deformityStem cell therapy for arthritisArthroscopic meniscectomyArthrodesis of the ankle jointTibie osteotomy with reconstructionKnee arthroplasticReconstruction of foot joints and toesArthroplastic of Achilles tendonsConservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulderStem cell therapy for kneesHip replacementHallux valgus surgeryMAKOplasty total hip replacement Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacementMAKOplastyBankart repairApiFix system implantationKnee MAKOplastyALMIS - minimal invasive hip arthroplastyCourse of treatment with own stem cellsAnkle ArthroscopyBone Fracture TreatmentAbove knee prosthesisProsthetic footElectronic leg prosthesisCosmetic prosthetic armBionic armProsthetic leg for childrenHip ArthroscopyPectus Excavatum TreatmentBelow knee prosthesisBionic legProsthetic armProsthetic fingerElectronic arm prosthesisSports prosthetic legSports below knee prostheticsLapidus Procedure 3D Bunion Correction (Hallux Valgus)Sports above knee prostheticsLeg orthoticsTotal knee replacement (arthroplasty) revisionHallux Valgus - 3D Lapidus ProcedureRevision knee arthroplastyBone deformity correction surgeryOsteotomyArthroscopic meniscus repairAnterior cervical discectomyTotal hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hipTotal hip replacement (arthroplasty) revisionRevision hip arthroplastyRobotic knee replacement surgeryEndoscopic discectomyACL reconstruction surgeryMRI of one areaArthroscopyCT (computer tomography)Chest X-Ray
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