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Professor Mehmet Aydogan

Orthopedic Traumatologist, Spine Surgeon

6 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Languages: English

Nebahat N.

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Spondylolisthesis surgery

I am 49 years old. I previously had two surgeries for a herniated disc, after which I developed spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage), and I suffered from lower back pain for years. Before Mehmet Bey, I consulted many doctors, but no one dared to operate, fearing paralysis. At our first meeting, he ordered CT and MRI scans and said that the surgery would be complex but successful, which gave me a lot of hope. He explained clearly and in detail what to expect, and I immediately decided to proceed with the surgery. It was successful. A day later, I stood up and started walking, and all the pain was gone. I was discharged a week later, returned to my normal life, and soon to work. I am glad I met Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan and his team, and I am grateful to them.

08/05/2024

Rabia

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Scoliosis Correction Surgery

Hello, my name is Rabia, I am 10 years old. A month and a half ago, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan operated on me for scoliosis. The curvature was 61 degrees, and after the surgery, it decreased to 3 degrees. Before the surgery, he was so supportive and kind that you immediately feel warmth towards him. Now I feel so good that I can even run a little. He performed the surgery with screw fixation. If you found this doctor, do not hesitate: he is an excellent doctor.

19/03/2020

O. O.

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Scoliosis Correction Surgery in a Child

In August 2020, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan operated on my daughter for scoliosis of 39.5 degrees. Thank God, the result is very good. Many thanks to him, his team, and the staff of EMSEY Hospital for their work.

07/09/2020

Patient (author hidden)

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Herniated Disc Surgery

The disc herniation and spinal surgery performed by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan relieved me of the pain that had tormented me for a long time. Thanks to the support provided by him and his team, both the decision for surgery and the recovery went easier than expected. Four weeks have passed since the surgery, and I am getting better every day. Many thanks to him and his entire team.

04/06/2019

Patient (author hidden)

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Spinal Surgery

An excellent doctor. Some time ago, he operated on my mother. Other doctors spoke without much hope and didn't delve into the situation. But Mehmet Bey, with his vast experience, explained everything to us, and his words reassured us. Our country desperately needs such doctors. Thank you! Sincerely.

02/09/2015

S. S.

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Herniated Disc Surgery

One of the leading spinal surgeons in the country, and not only in his field: he accurately diagnoses, correctly guides, and explains. A doctor of this caliber is rare. He successfully operated on my mother, who has many health problems, twice for a herniated disc: the first time 5 years ago, the second last week. Before and after the surgery, he consistently supported my mother and was very attentive. I definitely recommend him.

25/12/2013

Orthopedic Traumatologist, Spine Surgeon

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Professor Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic traumatologist and spine surgeon, a specialist at the Spine Health Center of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is involved in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of spinal diseases and deformities in children and adults, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative changes in the cervical and lumbar spine.

Dr. Aydogan received his medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine from 1990–1996. He completed his specialization in orthopedics and traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital from 2000–2004. From 2009–2011, he worked as a researcher at the Comprehensive Spine Center at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he participated in scientific work on spine surgery.

The professor’s clinical career includes working at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Bosphorus Spine Center, and Emsey Hospital. From 2018–2022, he headed the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital. From 2022–2024, he worked at the EUROSPINE surgical spine center. Since 2024, he has been seeing patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Main Treatment Areas

scoliosis and kyphosis in children, adolescents, and adults;
complex and combined spinal deformities;
minimally invasive spine surgeries;
fusionless scoliosis correction with mobility preservation;
cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis;
spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis;
revision surgeries and correction of complications after previous treatments.

When choosing a treatment strategy, the professor evaluates the patient’s age, the severity of the deformity, neurological symptoms, MRI, CT, and X-ray results, as well as the impact of the disease on daily activities. Both conservative and surgical options are considered for each patient. If surgery is necessary, the method is chosen considering the preservation of spinal function, the safety of neural structures, and expected rehabilitation.

The doctor’s scientific interests include correction of spinal deformities, fusionless scoliosis treatment, minimally invasive technologies, surgical implants, and surgical outcomes. His official clinic profile lists 50 scientific articles and 37 presentations. His Scopus/ScienceDirect profile shows 87 scientific papers, an h-index of 21, and over 1400 citations. The professor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Turkish Spine Surgery Society, the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Association.

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Achievements and Awards

Professor, specialist in orthopedics and traumatology

87 scientific papers, h-index — 21

50 articles and 37 scientific presentations

Research experience at the University of California, Los Angeles

Member of NASS, SRS, TTB, TOTBID, and MINOD

Experience at EUROSPINE advanced surgery center

About Dr. Mehmet Aydogan

Specialization

surgical treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis in children and adults;
fusionless scoliosis correction with motion preservation;
minimally invasive spine surgery;
treatment of complex and combined spinal deformities;
cervical and lumbar spine surgery;
treatment of disc herniation and spinal canal stenosis;
treatment of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis;
revision surgeries and correction of postoperative complications.

Education

1990–1996 — Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir.
2000–2004 — Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul.

Clinical Experience

2024–Present — Memorial Şişli Hospital Spine Health Center, Orthopedics and Traumatology.
2022–2024 — EUROSPINE Spine Surgery Center.
2018–2022 — Emsey Hospital, Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology Department and Advanced Spine Surgery Center.
2012–2018 — Bosphorus Spine Center, Spine Surgery.
2011–2012 — Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Spine Surgery.
2009–2011 — University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Comprehensive Spine Center, Research Fellow.
2006–2009 — Florence Nightingale Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist.
2004–2006 — Florence Nightingale Hospital, Spine Surgery.
2004–2006 — Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Compulsory Service.

Scientific Activity

Author and co-author of 50 scientific articles and 37 presentations listed in the official clinic profile.
Scopus/ScienceDirect profile includes 87 scientific works, H-index — 21, over 1400 citations.
Main research topics: scoliosis, kyphosis, fusionless correction, minimally invasive surgery, implants, and outcomes of spine surgeries.
From 2009–2011, conducted research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Comprehensive Spine Center.

Membership in Associations

Turkish Medical Association (TTB).
Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID).
North American Spine Society (NASS).
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Association (MINOD).

Clinic where the doctor consults

Memorial Sisli Hospital

4.7

21 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

Memorial Şişli Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center of the Memorial Group in the European part of Istanbul. The hospital has been treating patients since 2000 and was the first in Turkey to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. The center has modern diagnostic and surgical capabilities, intensive care units, and specialized medical departments.

Professor Mehmet Aydoğan consults at the Spine Health Center of Memorial Şişli Hospital. Here, adults and children with scoliosis, kyphosis, degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and complex spinal deformities are examined. Diagnostics include radiography, MRI, and CT, and a personalized treatment plan is developed.

When indicated, minimally invasive surgeries, deformity correction, and fusionless scoliosis treatment with preservation of spinal mobility are performed. Decisions are made considering the patient’s age, neurological symptoms, degree of deformity, and rehabilitation potential. In complex cases, a multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and rehabilitation specialists is used.

Published 27.09.2026