Orthopaedics &Traumatology
Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
The clinic of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Kyrenia Faculty of Medicine. Diagnosis and treatment from fractures and injuries to joint replacement, arthroscopy and hand surgery.
What we treat
Choose the part of the body that is troubling you. We treat most problems without surgery; when an operation is needed, we do it in the same hospital.
01Shoulder and elbow
Rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocation, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, fractures around the shoulder and elbow
02Hand and wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendon and nerve injuries, wrist fractures, replantation (reattaching a severed finger), fingertip injuries, nail problems
03Hip
Hip arthritis and hip replacement, hip fracture
04Knee
Meniscal tears, anterior cruciate ligament injury, knee arthritis and knee replacement
05Foot and ankle
Ankle sprains and fractures, hallux valgus (bunion), Achilles tendon problems
06Arthroscopic surgery (keyhole joint surgery)
Knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and ankle arthroscopy: meniscus surgery, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilisation
07Fractures and trauma
Emergency fracture care, multiple injuries, non-union and malunion
08Children’s orthopaedics
Childhood fractures and orthopaedic problems of the growing skeleton
09Bone and soft tissue tumours
Benign bone tumours and cysts, soft tissue lumps, sarcomas, bone metastases
The area pages are general information; diagnosis and treatment are decided at examination.
We study the fracture in three dimensions before we operate
For fractures that reach a joint surface or break into several pieces, we turn the CT scan into a three-dimensional image and plan, before the operation, where each fragment goes and how we will fix it. We filmed these from our own screens; none of them shows any patient-identifying information.
Our doctors
Our team of three orthopaedic surgeons works in close collaboration at every stage, from assessment and diagnosis to surgical and non-surgical treatment. Drawing on our shared knowledge and experience, we aim to find the most suitable treatment for each patient and to achieve the greatest benefit.
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Fazlı Levent Umur
Medical school: GATA Faculty of Medicine, 2002
Specialist training: GATA Haydarpaşa, 2015
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Enes Sarı
Medical school: GATA Faculty of Medicine, 2007
Specialist training: GATA Haydarpaşa, 2015
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Utku Gürhan
Medical school: Ankara University, 2013
Specialist training: Ankara City Hospital, 2020
How your visit works
From the appointment to the follow-up visit, everything is in the same hospital.
- 1
Appointment
Call the hospital switchboard or use the hospital’s online appointment page. In an emergency, go straight to the emergency department.
- 2
Examination and imaging
X-rays, MRI and other tests are done in the hospital. Bring any earlier images and reports you have.
- 3
Treatment plan
We explain the non-surgical and surgical options, the recovery time and the risks. We decide together.
- 4
Treatment and follow-up
After treatment we plan your follow-up visits and, where needed, physiotherapy.
A university clinic
A clinic of the University of Kyrenia Faculty of Medicine: alongside patient care, the teaching of medical students and clinical research.
More than 50 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. The lists are on the doctors’ pages.
Our research
Gürhan U, Kahve Y, Sarı E, Umur FL. Composite graft survival in Allen zone II fingertip amputations: independent predictors of graft failure. Injury. 2026;57(10):113587. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2026.113587
Patients from abroad
We hold consultations in Turkish and English.
- Getting here
- The hospital is in the Karakum district of Kyrenia, about 45 minutes by road from Ercan Airport.
- Before you come
- Bring any X-rays, MRI scans and reports you have to the first visit.
- Appointments
- Call the hospital switchboard or use the online appointment page.
Common questions
Where is Cyprus Orthopaedics?
In Kyrenia (Girne), North Cyprus, inside Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital in the Karakum district. It is the clinic of the University of Kyrenia Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Ercan Airport is about 45 minutes away by car. It has no connection with practices of a similar name in the south of the island.
How do I make an appointment?
Call the hospital switchboard (+90 392 444 99 39) and ask for the Orthopaedics and Traumatology clinic, or use the hospital’s online appointment page.
Which doctors work at the clinic?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fazlı Levent Umur, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Enes Sarı and Asst. Prof. Dr. Utku Gürhan. All are orthopaedic and trauma surgeons and members of the University of Kyrenia Faculty of Medicine.
Which operations are done?
Knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, elbow arthroscopy, wrist arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilisation, fracture surgery, hip fracture surgery, wrist fracture fixation, carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, tendon and nerve repair, fingertip reconstruction, replantation, ankle fracture fixation, bunion surgery, Achilles tendon repair, children’s fractures and bone and soft tissue tumour surgery. Most problems are treated without surgery; when an operation is needed it is done in the same hospital.
Is keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery available?
Yes. Arthroscopic surgery is done in the knee and the shoulder, and also in the elbow, the wrist and the ankle. The most common operations are meniscus surgery, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilisation. The operation is carried out through cuts a few millimetres long, under camera view.
Can a severed finger be reattached?
Reattaching a severed finger (replantation) is done with microsurgery. Whether it is suitable depends on the type of injury, the condition of the severed part and the time elapsed; go to the hospital’s emergency department without delay.
Where do I go with a fracture or an injury?
Fractures and other injuries are seen through the hospital’s emergency department; no appointment is needed.
What do patients from abroad need?
Consultations are held in Turkish and English. Bring any X-rays, MRI scans and reports you have to the first visit.
From the gate to the operating theatre
What you will see when you arrive: the campus, the emergency department, reception and the theatre. We filmed these ourselves, on a phone.
01Campus
02Hospital building
03Emergency department
04Ambulance
05Reception
06Theatre entrance
07The surgical team
08Microscopic precision
Appointments and contact
The hospital switchboard makes the appointments. Ask for the Orthopaedics and Traumatology clinic.