
Dr. Hakan Sofu
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
Memorial Atasehir HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
18+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MD – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2006)
- Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology – Baltalimani Metin Sabanci Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2006–2012)
Overview:
Dr. Hakan Sofu is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon renowned for his expertise in joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopic procedures, and complex trauma management. Born in Germany in 1981, he pursued his medical education at Marmara University and specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at the Baltalimani Metin Sabanci Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sofu has held prominent positions at leading medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, and Erzincan University. His academic pursuits led him to a research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.
An active contributor to medical literature, Dr. Sofu has authored 52 international and 8 national peer-reviewed articles, presented 40 papers at various congresses, and has been cited over 788 times. He has also contributed to two book chapters and served as an assistant editor for the TOTBID Journal from 2019 to 2023.
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
- Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
- Turkish Association of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
- Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association (KADAD)
Conditions Treated
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ligament and cartilage injuries
- Pelvic fractures
- Sports injuries
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Scoliosis
- Limb length discrepancies
- Traumatic bone injuries
Procedures Performed
- Total and partial knee replacement (including MAKOplasty robotic surgery)
- Hip replacement surgeries
- Bilateral joint replacements
- Arthroscopic joint surgeries
- Limb lengthening procedures
- Cartilage repair and regeneration
- Ligament reconstruction
- Scoliosis correction surgeries
- Complex trauma surgeries
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FAQs
He specializes in joint replacement surgeries (knee and hip), arthroscopic procedures, limb lengthening, scoliosis correction, and complex trauma management.
You can book an appointment directly through Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Alternatively, HOSPIDIO can assist you with the process. Contact us at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp us at +91-9870538337 for personalized support.
Yes, he is proficient in MAKOplasty robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries, offering enhanced precision and recovery outcomes.
No, Dr. Sofu is fluent in English and Turkish, ensuring clear communication with international patients.
Recovery times can vary, but most patients begin walking with assistance within a few days post-surgery and achieve significant improvement within 6 to 12 weeks.