Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist working in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery.
He specialises particularly in arthroscopic (closed) surgical techniques and the treatment of sports injuries.
Throughout his academic career he has authored numerous national and international publications, integrating modern surgical approaches into his clinical practice with the aim of a quick recovery for his patients.
With his patient-centred approach, he creates an individual treatment plan for each person, delivering safe, effective and up-to-date solutions.
- Medical school
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
- Specialist training
- Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, 2004–2009
- Academic title
- Professor, 2020
- Hospital
- Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital, since 2016
- Society role
- Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association, Board Member (2021–2023)
- Award
- Best Scientific Presentation, 8th Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress
Areas of interest
- Shoulder surgery
- Hand surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Sports surgery
- Microsurgery
- Prosthetic surgery
- Cadaver courses
Curriculum vitae
Academic Journey
Training, fellowships and posts from Ankara to Boston and from Nottingham to South America.
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1979
Education
Birth — Ankara
Born in Ankara. Graduated from Ankara Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1997.
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2004
Education
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Completed medical education. During training, developed an interest in hand surgery and completed a Plastic Surgery placement with Dr. Eti Gürsel at Detroit Medical Center, USA.
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2004–2009
Education
Orthopaedics & Traumatology Residency
Completed residency at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Pursued shoulder and upper extremity surgery, working with Dr. Jon JP Warner at Harvard Shoulder Service, Boston.
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2010–2011
Fellowship
AO Trauma Fellowship — United Kingdom
Supported by the Swiss-based AO Trauma Foundation fellowship, worked with Prof. Chris Moran and Dr. Daren Forward at Nottingham University Queen's Medical Centre on complex knee ligament and pelvic injuries.
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2011–2015
Academic post
Selçuk University — Assistant Professor
Worked as Assistant Professor at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, performing over 1,000 operations in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. In 2015–2016, took on the role of Head of Hand Surgery Division and was awarded Associate Professorship.
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2012
Certificate
TOTEK Board Certificate
Successfully passed the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Board Examination and qualified for the TOTEK Certificate.
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2013–2014
Clinical post
Florence Nightingale — Hand Surgery
Participated in numerous complex hand surgery operations alongside Prof. Dr. Levent Yalçın at Istanbul Bilim University Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Hand Surgery Division.
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2014
Fellowship
EFORT Mark Paterson Fellowship
Supported by the EFORT fellowship, served as a visiting surgeon in London, Nottingham and Edinburgh.
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2015
Fellowship and award
European Hand Surgery Society Fellowship
Advanced expertise in hand surgery and microsurgery with EWAS President Dr. Tommy Lindau at Pulvertaft Hand Centre, UK. Received the "Best Scientific Presentation" award at the 8th Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress in Turkey.
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2016–
Clinical post
Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital
Continues work at Istanbul Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing primarily on Shoulder–Elbow–Hand Surgery and sports injuries. Also serves on the Liver Transplant Team at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, continuing microsurgical practice.
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2017
Fellowship
ESSKA South America Fellowship
Won the triennial South America fellowship awarded by ESSKA to just 3 surgeons, working as an invited surgeon at centres in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.
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2020
Title
Professorship
Following national and international academic contributions in his specialty, was awarded the title of Professor.
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2021–2023
Society role
Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association
Elected as a Board Member of the Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association.
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