Prof Ibrahim Azboy

Prof. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in advanced hip and knee reconstruction at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He completed fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Rothman Institute in the USA. Additionally, he is a prolific researcher with over 70 internationally peer-reviewed publications. Prof. Azboy also speaks English, Kurdish, and Arabic.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Prof. Azboy performs robotic-assisted joint replacements and complex revision surgeries. He uses minimally invasive techniques to preserve joint tissue and accelerate patient recovery. The doctor treats conditions including osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and ACL injuries. He also manages prosthetic joint infections and provides venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis—preventative treatment for blood clots.

His medical expertise includes:

• Primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery
• Infection management in joint replacements
• Joint-preserving surgeries and cartilage repair
• Stem cell therapy for knee and back pain
• Treatment of osteonecrosis—a condition where bone tissue dies due to lack of blood supply

Work Experience

• 2021–Present – Professor, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey
• 2017–2020 – Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey
• 2011–2017 – Assistant Professor, Dicle University, Turkey
• 2008–2011 – Consultant MD, Sanliurfa and Balikesir Military Hospitals, Turkey

Education and Advanced Training

• 1994–2001 – Hacettepe University – Medical Degree, Turkey
• 2002–2008 – Istanbul Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics Residency
• 2014 & 2017 – Hospital for Special Surgery, New York – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
• 2016 – Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia – Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Azboy contributes to orthopedic science through publishing and peer review. He is a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR. Furthermore, he is an ORCID registered researcher (0000-0003-0926-3029) and Yoksis researcher (145243).

• 70+ internationally peer-reviewed journal articles
• 25+ national peer-reviewed articles
• 4 book chapters and 2 book translations
• 25+ presentations at international medical congresses
• 65+ presentations at national Turkish congresses
• Trainer in 20+ national courses on hip and knee surgical approaches

Professional Memberships

Prof. Azboy is a member of nine professional organizations, including:

• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• European Hip Society (EHS)
• Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Turkish Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association (KADAD)
• Turkish Medical Association (TTB)