OUR DOCTORS Prof. Tuncay Centel, M.D. Orthopedics and Traumatology Professor Centel is among founder members of Association of Pediatric Orthopedics and chaired the Association from 2003 to 2013. Also founder member of Association of Reconstruction of Extremities and Development of Ilizarov Techniques (ASAMI Turk) and Association of Pediatric Orthopedics in 2013. Member of European Pediatric Orthopedics Society. Served as chairman, general secretary and trainer in Pediatric Orthopedics, Turkish Talipes Equinovarus (Ponseti Technique) and Turkish Pediatric Hip Ultrasound. Principal fields of clinical interest: Pediatric orthopedics, Congenital anomalies of skeletal system, Developmental dysplasia of hip, Cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular diseases, Clubfoot and other foot anomalies, Benign tumors in bones and soft tissues, Fractures and disabilities of childhood, Hip problems in childhood, Disabilities secondary to infection of bone and joint in childhood and lengthening. EDUCATION / TRAINING Education Institution Year Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University 1981 - 1985 Medical Education School of Medicine, Istanbul University 1973 - 1979 CAREER Title Institution Year Professor Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, American Hospital 2017 - to date Professor Memorial Şişli Hospital 2006 - 2017 Professor Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University 1997 - 2007 Assoc. Prof. Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University 1991- 1997 Chief Resident Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University 1987 - 1991