Snapshot Highlights
- Visiting Professorship at UCLA School of Medicine’s Comprehensive Spine Center.
- Spine Research Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center focusing on Spinal Deformity.
- Extensive experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a specialization in Spine Health.
- Board memberships and editorial roles in prominent spine surgery journals and societies.
- Over two decades of dedicated practice in specialized orthopedic care.
Dr. AHMET ALANAY
Professional Experience
Dr. Ahmet Alanay brings a distinguished career in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with a profound focus on advancing Spine Health. His extensive experience spans over two decades, during which he has cultivated a reputation for excellence in complex spinal conditions and treatments. Prior to his association with Acıbadem Health Group, Dr. Alanay held significant positions at Hacettepe University’s Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology from 1996 to 2009, further solidifying his expertise. He then contributed his advanced skills to the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Science University, Florence Nightingale Hospital, from 2009 to 2013. His commitment to patient care and continuous professional development underscores his leading role in the field.
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Alanay’s educational journey reflects a deep commitment to specialized orthopedic knowledge. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. Following this, he completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1996. His dedication to mastering spinal care led him to a prestigious Spine Research Fellowship on Spinal Deformity at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1998. Further enhancing his global perspective and expertise, Dr. Alanay served as a Visiting Professorship at the UCLA School of Medicine’s Comprehensive Spine Center in the USA in 2006. His foundational education was further marked by his attendance at Bornova Anatolian High School in 1982.
Professional Affiliations and Editorial Roles
A recognized leader in the orthopedic community, Dr. Ahmet Alanay is an active member of numerous prestigious international and national medical societies. His affiliations include the Spine Society of Europe, the European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, the American Bone and Joint Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association. Dr. Alanay is also a respected member of the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. His influence extends to academic and publishing spheres, where he serves on advisory boards for esteemed publications such as the European Spine Journal and holds key editorial positions, including Spine Advisory Board Membership, Spine Deformity Editorial Board Membership, and Associate Editor for Spine Surgery for JBJS Reviews.