Op. Dr. Serkan Gürcan has extensive clinical, surgical, and academic experience in orthopedics and traumatology, with a particular focus on the correction of bone deformities, limb lengthening surgery, hand surgery and microsurgery, orthopedic trauma, and sports medicine. He completed his medical education and orthopedic and traumatology residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his professional career, he has worked at various public and private healthcare institutions.

Through his work in hand surgery and microsurgery, Dr. Gürcan has gained experience in the surgical treatment of limb amputations and complex hand injuries and has contributed to national and international scientific publications. He also held an academic position at Istanbul Gelişim University, where he provided postgraduate education in sports medicine and orthopedic approaches.

Dr. Gürcan successfully completed the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) Board Certification Examination. Since 2018, he has served as a Full Member and Chairman of the Health Board of the Turkish KEMPO Martial Arts Federation, contributing to the field of athlete health and sports medicine.

He currently practices at his private clinic in Bakırköy, Istanbul, and performs surgical procedures at the operating facilities of various healthcare institutions.

Areas of Specialization

• Correction of Bone Deformities and Corrective Osteotomy Surgery
• Limb Lengthening Surgery
• Ilizarov Technique and External Fixation Applications
• Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Surgery
• Hand Surgery and Microsurgery
• Limb Replantation and Surgical Treatment of Complex Hand Injuries
• Shoulder Surgery and Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Knee Surgery and Knee Arthroscopy
• Surgical Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Meniscal Injuries
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries
• Joint and Cartilage Disorders
• Surgical Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
• Spinal Deformities and Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Injuries
• Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
• Athlete Health and Orthopedic Approaches in Sports Medicine

Education

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1997–2003
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, İbni Sina Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology – Residency Training in Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2004–2009
• Istanbul Gelişim University – Assistant Professor, 2015–2016

Professional Experience

• Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Compulsory Public Service, 2009–2011
• Diyarbakırspor – Team Physician, 2010–2011
• Private Universal Diyarbakır Hospital (German Hospital Diyarbakır) – 2011–2012
• Private Çağ Hospital, Ankara – 2012–2013
• Universal Çamlıca Hospital (Çamlıca German Hospital), Istanbul – 2013–2014
• Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul – 2014–2015
• Kurtköy Ersoy Hospital, Istanbul – 2015–2016
• İstinye University Application and Research Hospital – 2016–2017
• Medicine Hospital, Istanbul – 2017–2022
• Şişli Memorial Hospital – Surgical Operations Center, 2022–2024
• Liv Vadi Hospital – Surgical Operations Center, 2024
• Private İstanbul Bölge Hospital, Sancaktepe – 2026–Present

Certifications and Professional Training

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) Board Certification Examination – Certificate of Achievement, 2010
• AO Course: Principles in Operative Fracture Management, 2007
• AO Course: Advances in Operative Fracture Management, 2009
• AO Course: Advances in Degenerative Spine Management, 2007
• TOTBİD Trauma Branch Basic Orthopedic Trauma Course, 2005
• TOTBİD Trauma Branch Advanced Orthopedic Trauma Course, 2008
• TOTBİD Trauma Branch Basic Course in Monolateral External Fixator Applications, 2008
• Turkish Society for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery – Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Acute Hand Injuries Course, 2007
• TOTBİD Trauma Branch Intramedullary Nailing Course, 2009
• Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery – Practical Cadaveric Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, 2008
• Reconstructive Microsurgery Society – Basic Microsurgery Course, 2014
• Mitek Surgical Academy (MSA) – Cadaveric Shoulder Course, 2009
• Turkish Spine Society – Advanced Spine Course, 2008
• Turkish ASAMI – Advanced Ilizarov Course, 2009

Academic Work and Publications

Op. Dr. Serkan Gürcan has contributed to research articles, case reports, and academic studies published in various national and international scientific journals in the fields of orthopedics and traumatology. His publications cover a broad range of subjects, including orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, sports injuries, spine surgery, knee and ankle disorders, and reconstructive surgery.

Selected publications include:

• Cosmetic Results of Wedge Resection of Nail Matrix (Winograd Technique) in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenail. Foot & Ankle Specialist, 2012.
• Ipsilateral Clavicle Fracture in a Child: A Case Report. Anatolian Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2012.
• Arthroscopic Release of the Subscapularis for Shoulder Contracture of Obstetric Palsy. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2011.
• Comparison of Ottawa Ankle Rules and Bernese Ankle Rules in Acute Ankle and Midfoot Injuries. Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010.
• Is Driving Safe with Upper Limb Plaster Casts? The Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2013.
• Ankylosing Pelvitrochanteric Heterotopic Ossification in a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury. BMJ Case Reports, 2013.
• Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Free Vascularized Fibular Grafting: Results of 7.6-Year Follow-up.
• Distraction Lengthening of the Proximal Phalanx in Distal Thumb Amputations. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2015.
• Spontaneous Regression of Herniated Lumbar Disc with New Disc Protrusion in the Adjacent Level. Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2016.
• Surgical Treatment of Lateral Malleolar Fractures Using the Compression Cerclage System. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Occurring on Synthetic Surfaces in Office Workers with Irregular Sports Activity. Ege Medical Journal, 2018.
• Unrecognized Volar Subluxation of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Thumb: A Case Report. Acta Biomedica, 2021.
• Anatomical Landmarks for the Radial Nerve Bifurcation and Brachial Artery Bifurcation in the Anterior Approach to the Elbow: A Cadaver Study. The Atlantic Journal of Medical Science and Research, 2025.
• Ankle Function and Donor-Site Morbidity Following Peroneus Longus Graft Harvesting with or without Tenodesis to Peroneus Brevis in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026.
• Relationship Between ABO/Rh Blood Groups and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026.
• Medial Meniscus Physiologic Extrusion Across Sitting, Bipedal, and Unipedal Stance: The Roles of Generalized Hypermobility and Patellar Tendon Stiffness. Diagnostics, 2026.

Professional Memberships and Appointments

• Turkish KEMPO Martial Arts Federation – Full Member and Chairman of the Health Board, 2018–Present
• Turkish Badminton Federation – Member of the Health Board
• Turkish Football Federation – Physician for various teams
• Turkish Ice Hockey Federation – Team Physician for teams affiliated with the federation
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) – Board Certification Holder

Why Choose Op. Dr. Serkan Gürcan?

• Extensive clinical, surgical, and academic experience in orthopedics and traumatology.
• A professional focus on the correction of bone deformities and limb lengthening surgery.
• Training and experience in the Ilizarov technique and external fixation applications.
• Experience in hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of complex hand injuries.
• Clinical expertise in sports injuries, joint disorders, and orthopedic trauma.
• Academic experience in postgraduate education, thesis supervision, and scientific research at university level.
• Contributions to national and international scientific publications.
• Experience in athlete health through health board appointments and team physician roles within sports federations.
• Successful completion of the TOTEK Board Certification Examination.