M.D. Mahmut Hakan Ertürk

I'm a 72-year-old retired fisherman who thought my hip pain was just part of getting old. Dr. Ertürk didn't just look at my X-rays—he asked about my daily life, how I climb in and out of my boat, even how I carry my nets. He explained the cartilage loss in my hip joint using a simple analogy about worn-out boat ropes. His total hip replacement approach was tailored to keep me active on the water. Six months later, I'm back hauling nets without that grinding pain. He treats the person, not just the joint.

Our 8-year-old daughter took a bad fall from her bicycle here in Bodrum, and her wrist swelled up like a tennis ball. The emergency team called Dr. Ertürk immediately. What impressed us most was how he calmed her—speaking softly in Turkish, showing her the X-ray of the 'tiny crack' on his tablet, and letting her choose the color of her cast (she picked turquoise, like the sea). He explained the buckle fracture to us with drawings. His follow-up was meticulous, checking her healing and range of motion until she was back to swimming and drawing without a hint of stiffness.

As a professional windsurfer, a complex shoulder dislocation with labral tear could have ended my career. Dr. Ertürk's approach was unlike any other orthopedic consult I've had. He video-analyzed my sailing technique to understand the biomechanics of the injury. His arthroscopic surgery was precise, and his rehab protocol was brutal but effective—focused on proprioception and the specific rotational forces of my sport. He even coordinated with my physiotherapist. I'm now back on the board, competing at a higher level than before the injury. He understands athletes at a cellular level.

What started as a routine checkup for knee arthritis turned into a discovery of a rare osteochondral lesion in my patella. Dr. Ertürk didn't dismiss my intermittent 'catching' sensation. He ordered a specific MRI sequence others hadn't considered. His explanation was thorough—using 3D models on his computer to show the defect. The mosaicplasty procedure he performed was like delicate artistry. His post-op care involved weekly progress tracking and personalized adjustments to my rehab. He transformed what could have been a chronic, debilitating problem into a complete recovery. His diagnostic curiosity is his greatest skill.