About
Specialist Dr. Tolgay Şatana – Orthopedics & Spine Surgery Specialist
Specialist Dr. Tolgay Şatana is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 34 years of medical experience, based in Istanbul. He is an international leader in minimally invasive spine surgery and has pioneered endoscopic spine surgery in Turkey. Dr. Şatana completed his education at Ankara University and Gazi University, with postgraduate training in the United States. He founded and leads several international spine surgery societies and has trained over 300 surgeons through his TURKMISS cadaver training courses.
Specialist Dr. Tolgay Şatana - Orthopedics & Spine Surgery Specialist
Dr. Tolgay Şatana is a renowned Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with over 34 years of experience, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. Based in Istanbul, he is an international leader and pioneer in endoscopic spine procedures.
Professional Journey
Dr. Şatana graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1991 and completed his specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Gazi University from 1992 to 1997. He further enhanced his skills with postgraduate training at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University in the United States from 1999 to 2000, focusing on orthopedic surgery, pediatric spine surgery, and neuroscience.
Specialized Services
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Lumbar Disk Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
- Robotic Surgery
- And many other orthopedic procedures
International Contributions
Dr. Şatana is a founding member of several international societies, including the International Medical Laser Association (IMLAS) and the World Federation of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (WFMISS). He has organized numerous international congresses and trained hundreds of surgeons worldwide.
Educational Background
- Medical Doctor (MD) - Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 1985-1991
- Specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology - Gazi Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Klinigi, 1992-1997
- Postgraduate - University of Michigan Orthopedic Surgery & Pediatric/Spine Surgery, 1999-2000
- Postgraduate - Michigan State University Neuroscience Unit Spine Studies, 1999-2000
Professional Achievements
- 1968: Born in ANKARA
- Completed entire education from primary school onwards in Ankara
- 1991: Graduated from ANKARA UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI
- 1992-1997: Completed specialty at GAZI UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY CLINIC
- 1999-2000: Spent nearly 2 YEARS IN UNITED STATES - MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY spinal cord experimental research + UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR spine surgery and pediatric orthopedics!
- 2004: Procured and implemented TURKEY'S FIRST ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY EQUIPMENT at Akman Med-Art Medical Center - PIONEER IN ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY!
- FOUNDING MEMBER of International Medical Laser Association (IMLAS)
- FOUNDING AND BOARD MEMBER of World, European, and Asian Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Societies (ISMISS, PASMISS, Asian and American MISS)
- Through international societies visited colleagues in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Israel, Korea, Indonesia, China, and Japan - worked with PIONEERS of endoscopic spine surgery
- Internationally recognized - INTERNATIONAL TRAINER AND SPEAKER in percutaneous endoscopic spine surgery
- Among FOUNDERS of WORLD FEDERATION OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY (WFMISS)
- April 2014: Organized FIRST-EVER WFMISS WORLD CONGRESS in Istanbul - 300 physicians certified!
- FOUNDING MEMBER and leader of OMID and MINOD associations
- Creator and organizer of ISMISS TURKEY CONGRESSES
- Coordinated 6 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES under ISMISS Turkey
- Established TURKMISS CADAVER TRAINING COURSES brand
- Since 2008: Over 300 SURGEONS received hands-on cadaver training through TURKMISS
- Over 1,200 PHYSICIANS certified at congresses
- Since 2016: ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY INSTRUCTOR
- Expert in all orthopedic surgery fields with primary focus on endoscopic spine surgery
- Among first physicians to apply arthroscopic treatments to shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, and hip joints
- 34 years of medical experience
- 28 years as orthopedic specialist
- Global leader in minimally invasive spine surgery education
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Disc Replacement
- Fracture Care
- Hallux Valgus Surgery
- Joint Replacement
- Robotic Surgery
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Surgery
- Trigger Finger Surgery
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
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