Erkam Komurcu

Erkam Kömürcü is an associate professor and specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at Estophia Hospital. He holds board certification from the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. Kömürcü has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and multiple medical book chapters.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Erkam Kömürcü treats complex bone and joint conditions in both adults and children. He has research and clinical experience in spine surgery, treating scoliosis, kyphosis, and vertebral fractures. The doctor also treats sports injuries, hand injuries, and performs joint replacements.

His surgical expertise includes:

• Knee and hip arthroscopy
• Total knee and hip replacement
• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors
• Hallux valgus and syndactyly correction

Academic and Clinical Fellowships

Erkam Kömürcü completed several fellowships to refine his surgical techniques. He served as a clinical and research observer at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles in 2013. This training focused on spine surgery methods.

His earlier fellowship training includes:

• 2004–2005 – Ankara University School of Medicine – Orthopedic oncology, hand surgery, and arthroscopy.
• 2009 – Ankara Training and Research Hospital – Spinal surgery fellowship under Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özdemir.

Work Experience

The doctor currently operates at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He gained institutional experience through roles in military and state facilities. Erkam Kömürcü held the title of Assistant Professor from 2011 to 2015 before becoming an Associate Professor.

• 2018–Present – Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2017–2018 – Bakırköy Ethica Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2011–2017 – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – Faculty Member and Surgeon
• 2010–2011 – Aksaray State Hospital – Deputy Chief Doctor
• 2008–2009 – GATA TSK Rehabilitation Center – Attending Physician
• 2002–2008 – Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – Resident

Education and Training

• 1996–2002 – Ege University School of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2002–2008 – Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2010 – Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK) – Board Certification
• 2015 – Council of Higher Education (UAK) – Associate Professor Title

Professional Memberships

Erkam Kömürcü maintains memberships in several organizations, including:

• Turkish Spine Society
• Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Turkish Medical Association
• Istanbul Medical Association
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Orthopedic Trauma Branch