About Levent Eralp, M.D.
Prof. Levent Eralp is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in musculoskeletal infections and limb reconstruction. He completed focused training at Resurgens Orthopedics in Atlanta in 2004, concentrating on musculoskeletal infections, and currently practices with Acibadem Health Group (2023). His work emphasizes limb salvage, lengthening, and complex reconstructive procedures. He is an active member of several leading international and national professional societies, including: – Societe Internationale d’Orthopédie et de Traumatologie (SICOT) – International Society on Limb Salvage (ISOLS) – Turkish Society of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology (TOTBID) – Brazilian ASAMI (Honorary Member) – Turkish ASAMI – Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS) This combination of targeted training, clinical experience, and broad professional engagement underlines his commitment to advanced orthopedic care and innovation in limb reconstruction and infection management.
Education
- 2004 Resurgens Orthopedics, Atlanta, USA Musculoskeletal Infections
- 2003 SICOT Scholarship, University Hospital Kanazawa, Japan Oncologic Orthopedics
- 2001 University of Istanbul, Institute of Oncology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics MSc.
- 1997 Staatskrankenhaus Holzminden, Germany Joint Replacement
- 1996 University of Istanbul, Istanbul Medical School, Dept. Of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Residency
- 1991 University of Istanbul, Istanbul Medical School
Experience
- 2023 Acibadem Health Group
- 2021 The American Hospital
- 2021 Eralp and Eralp Private Practice
- 2016 – 2021 The American Hospital and Koç School of Medicine
- 2020 Wishbone Orthopedics, Warsaw, IL, USA
- 2020 Consultant, Wishbone Orthopedics
- 2009 – 2018 University of Istanbul, Istanbul Medical School, Dept. Of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Professor
- 2012 – 2016 Memorial Healthcare Group
- 2003 – 2008 University of Istanbul, Istanbul Medical School, Dept. Of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Associate Professor
- 1997 – 2003 University of Istanbul, Istanbul Medical School, Dept. Of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lecturer
Memberships
- Societe Internationale Orthopaedics and Traumatologie (SICOT)
- International Society on Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
- Turkish Society of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology (TOTBID)
- Brazilian ASAMI Honorary Membership
- Turkish ASAMI
- LLRS (limb lengthening and reconstruction society)
