cagatay Ozturk

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology who has performed 25,000+ operations. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center. This facility is a Center of Excellence certified by the AOSpine Society. Dr. Öztürk also leads the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istinye University.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Öztürk treats spinal conditions, including scoliosis, spinal cord injuries, and bone fractures. He uses regenerative techniques like stem cell therapy for back pain and knee joints. The doctor performs many arthroscopic surgeries and joint replacements. These procedures help patients regain mobility and reduce chronic pain.

• Surgical and conservative treatment of scoliosis
• Total hip and knee replacements
• Revision arthroplasty for failed joint implants
• Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation – a device that sends electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain signals
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy and shoulder replacement

Professional Experience

Dr. Öztürk provides clinical care and surgery across several international locations. He treats patients at Liv Hospital branches in Ulus, Vadi Istanbul, and Bahçeşehir. Additionally, he operates at Liv Bona Dea Hospital in Baku. The doctor also performs surgeries in Azerbaijan to serve more patients.

• Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology Department – Istinye University
• Founder and Director – Liv Spine Center, Istanbul
• Consulting Surgeon – Iraq, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and North Macedonia
• Consulting Surgeon – Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Öztürk graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He achieved the rank of professor in 2017 following academic research. His clinical career began after his graduation in 1997.

• 1997 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2004 – Specialist Qualification in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2017 – Earned the title of Professor