Ozan Beytemur

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He conducts bone healing research published in international medical journals. The specialist holds the TOTBİD–TOTEK Board Certification, signaling high-level competency in orthopedics and traumatology.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Beytemur treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. He specializes in bone tumor treatment and advanced fracture management. The doctor uses biomechanical findings to improve surgical outcomes for patients. His focus includes:

• Bone fracture treatment and complex trauma management
• Knee and hip replacement surgeries
• Knee arthroscopy and MAKOplasty — a robotic-arm assisted surgery for partial knee replacement
• Stem cell therapy for joint conditions
• Surgical treatment of scoliosis and osteoporosis

Academic & Research Achievements

Prof. Dr. Beytemur conducts research on bone healing and orthopedic biomechanics. He has published over 400 articles in indexed medical journals. The specialist also serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University. He has supervised multiple postgraduate theses on tendon healing and osteonecrosis.

Dr. Beytemur taught a course on Malignant Bone Tumors during the 2023–2024 academic year. He also investigated Apelin–13 and its effects on steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis. Notable publications include:

• "Quantitative analysis of protective Kirschner wire diameters in lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy" (2024)
• "Improving Osteoporosis Prediction Using Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Paravertebral Muscle Measurements" (2024)
• "Publication Trends in Pelvic Parameter-Related Literature between 1992 and 2022" (2024)

Work Experience

• 2024–Present — Professor, Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center
• 2021–2024 — Chief Physician, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center
• 2018–2024 — Associate Professor, Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Center
• 2003–2008 — Resident Physician, Istanbul Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Hospital

Education & Training

• 1996–2003 — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• 2003–2008 — Istanbul Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Hospital — Medical Specialization
• 2008 — International AO Pediatric Trauma Course, İzmir
• 2008 — Experimental Animal Use Certificate, Istanbul University
• 2011 — Advanced Intramedullary Nailing Course, İzmir

Authorship & Memberships

Dr. Beytemur contributes to medical literature through textbook chapters. He authored "Bone and Joint Infections" in Musculoskeletal Research and Basic Science (2016). The specialist also wrote for the TOTEK Orthopedics and Traumatology: Basic Sciences and Research Book (2014). Professional memberships include:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association