Yusuf Erdem

After advanced sports-surgery training at the University of Chicago, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Erdem brings a performance-focused approach to Orthopedics and Traumatology at the clinic. His specialization was built through residency training at the GATA Medical Faculty’s Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, followed by further sub-specialization in sports surgery. Before moving into private practice, he held multiple clinical leadership roles, including Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic Chief at Girne Military Hospital. He also spent 3 years as Administrative Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, then opened his own private practice after leaving military service with the rank of Colonel. Alongside clinical work, Erdem contributes to sports medicine governance as part of the Turkish Volleyball Federation Health Board and as an FIVB delegate. His patient-facing education content highlights practical orthopedic pathways—for example, guidance on how heel pain in children can be related to Sever’s disease, and why back pain may originate from structures beyond the spine.

Education

• Graduated from GATA Medical Faculty.
• Orthopedics and Traumatology residency — GATA Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Advanced training in Sports Surgery — University of Chicago.

Work experience

• Mardin 70th Mechanized Brigade, Health Unit Commander (Sıhhiye Bölük Komutanı).
• Girne Military Hospital — Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic.
• Gülhane Training and Research Hospital — Specialist physician and faculty member.
• Gülhane Training and Research Hospital — Administrative Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic (3 years).
• Opened a private practice after leaving military service with the rank of Colonel (date not specified).

Clinical focus and techniques

As an orthopedic specialist, Yusuf Erdem focuses on diagnosing the true source of pain and building a treatment plan with patients, including for sports-related issues and pediatric conditions.

• Orthopedic consultation and creation of a treatment plan.
• Evaluation of heel pain in children, including Sever’s disease (Sever’s deformity context).
• Assessment of back pain where the cause may be outside the spine (hip joint issues, soft-tissue injuries, sacroiliac joint problems, posture disorders, and leg-length discrepancy).
• Orthopedic oncology and trauma assessment for bone tumors, including the need for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Professional societies and certifications

• Turkish Volleyball Federation — Health Board.
• FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) — Delegate.

Courses and advanced training

• Advanced training in Sports Surgery — University of Chicago.

Awards and recognition

• Featured as a guest in the “Dojo Talks” series as an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist.

For patients who want to coordinate care internationally, consultations are available through the clinic’s appointment process, with contact details published for scheduling during office hours. He supports patient education around orthopedic recovery and rehabilitation, including a focus on safe return to normal activity after procedures. The clinic address is in Çankaya, Ankara, and the team can be reached by phone during the listed hours for consultation planning.