Prof. Dr. Devrim Özer

Education and Specialization

• 1989 — Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, medical degree
• 1996 — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, orthopedics and traumatology specialization
• 2019 — Associate professorship

Professional Experience

• 1989–1990 — Ardanuç Health Center
• 1994 — Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA, orthopedic oncology observership
• 1997–1998 — Konya Air Force Hospital
• 2000–2003 — Vakfıkebir State Hospital
• 2003–2020 — Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital
• 2020–2021 — Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, founding trainer and administrative supervisor
• 2021–2022 — Istanbul Oncology Hospital
• 2022–2026 — Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Medical Park Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Clinical Interests

• Bone tumors
• Soft-tissue tumors
• Pathological fractures
• Hip and knee replacements
• Adult foot surgery: hallux valgus, Morton’s neuroma, heel pain and hallux rigidus

Courses and Certificates

• 2013 — Rizzoli Institute orthopedic oncology course
• 2018 — Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certificate

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Society

Awards

• Best oral presentation award in foot and ankle surgery
• Best poster presentation award

Verified Publication References

1. Özer D, Bayhan Aİ, Keskin A, Sarı S, Kaygusuz MA. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis by using proximal humeral locking plate. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016 Aug;50(4):389-92. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.06.001. Epub 2016 Aug 9. PMID: 27519965.
2. Aycan OE, Keskin A, Sökücü S, Özer D, Kabukçuoğlu F, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Surgical Treatment of Confirmed Intraosseous Lipoma of the Calcaneus: A Case Series. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Nov-Dec;56(6):1205-1208. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.05.034. PMID: 29079237.
3. Yücesan A, Arıkan Y, Doğukan FM, Yılmaz İN, Toy S, Atan T, Özer D. Predictors of re-biopsy in percutaneous musculoskeletal tumor biopsies: A single-center retrospective cohort study. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2026 Jan-Apr;34(1):10225536261439408. doi: 10.1177/10225536261439408. Epub 2026 Apr 6. PMID: 41937504.
4. Yalcinkaya M, Lapcin O, Arikan Y, Aycan OE, Ozer D, Kabukcuoglu YS. Surface Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: Clinical and Imaging Features in 10 New Cases. Orthopedics. 2016 Sep 1;39(5):e897-903. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20160623-02. Epub 2016 Jul 1. PMID: 27359280.
5. Arikan Y, Misir A, Ozer D, Kizkapan TB, Yildiz KI, Saygili MS, Incesoy MA, Dincel YM, Gursu SS, Sahin V. The incidence and distribution of primary fibula tumors and tumor-like lesions: A 35-year experience. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2018 May-Aug;26(3):2309499018798180. doi: 10.1177/2309499018798180. PMID: 30189775.
6. Arikan Y, Dincel YM, Ozkul B, Ozcafer R, Kirat A, Ozer D. Painful transient edema in the tibial diaphysis: the challenges and the essence of biopsy in treatment. World J Surg Oncol. 2018 Jun 8;16(1):106. doi: 10.1186/s12957-018-1405-7. PMID: 29884195.
7. Abul K, Ozer D, Sakizlioglu SS, Buyuk AF, Kaygusuz MA. Detection of normal plantar fascia thickness in adults via the ultrasonographic method. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2015 Jan-Feb;105(1):8-13. doi: 10.7547/8750-7315-105.1.8. PMID: 25675220.
8. Aycan OE, Sökücü S, Özer D, Çetinkaya E, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Primary bone tumors and tumor like lesions of the ulna. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2019 Jan;53(1):30-34. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.04.005. Epub 2018 Nov 12. PMID: 29773449.
9. Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Özer D, Özcan C, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Isolated subtalar fusion for neglected painful intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(5):541-5. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0144. PMID: 25429580.
10. Özer D, Arıkan Y, Gür V, Gök C, Akman YE. Chondroblastoma: An evaluation of the recurrences and functional outcomes following treatment. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2018 Nov;52(6):415-418. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.07.004. Epub 2018 Sep 22. PMID: 30249436.
11. Özer D, Aycan OE, Er ST, Tanrıtanır R, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Primary Tumor and Tumor-Like Lesions of Bones of the Foot: Single-Center Experience of 166 Cases. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Nov-Dec;56(6):1180-1187. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.05.027. PMID: 29079234.
12. Aycan OE, Çamurcu İY, Özer D, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Unusual localizations of unicameral bone cysts and aneurysmal bone cysts: A retrospective review of 451 cases. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):209-12. PMID: 26280957.
13. Özer D, Er T, Aycan OE, Öke R, Coşkun M, Kabukçuoğlu YS. May bone cement be used to treat benign aggressive bone tumors of the feet with confidence? Foot (Edinb). 2014 Mar;24(1):1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2013.10.014. Epub 2013 Nov 12. PMID: 24365067.
14. Dinçel YM, Arıkan Y, Özer D, Basılgan S. Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon using quadriceps tendon graft in bilateral xanthomas secondary to familial hypercholesterolemia: A case report. Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi. 2018 Aug;29(2):117-22. doi: 10.5606/ehc.2018.60542. PMID: 30016612.