Utku Kandemir

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Orthopedic surgeon
Loves challenges

Dr. Utku Kandemir is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care for traumatic injuries. His areas of expertise include reconstruction after complex trauma. He treats fractures of the pelvis, hip, shoulder, elbow, arm, knee, ankle and leg; he also treats deformities and infections that develop after injury.

Kandemir's research focuses on fractures and joint biomechanics.

A native of Turkey, Kandemir completed his medical degree as well as residencies in internal medicine and orthopedic surgery at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara. He completed a research fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and a UCSF fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

Kandemir is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, AO North America and American College of Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has taught and lectured nationally and internationally.

  • Education

    Hacettepe University School of Medicine, 1993

  • Residencies

    Hacettepe University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1995

    Hacettepe University Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2001

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Orthopedic Trauma, 2005

  • Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Turkish

I'm passionate about providing the highest quality patient care using the most current techniques.

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Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    187 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 23, 2024
    Excelent
    Sep 05, 2024
    Has always answered all my questions, clearly, patiently, courteously!!
    Aug 28, 2024
    Dr Kandemire was outstanding Compassionate and Professional
    Aug 06, 2024
    I appreciated the nuanced message about my problem and possible solutions.
    Aug 05, 2024
    Thank you Dr. Kandemir!
    Jun 26, 2024
    He was excellent
    Jun 22, 2024
    Great provider
    Jun 08, 2024
    Dr. Kandemir is efficient, skilled and experienced and quick to respond, observe, listen to my questions and answer them with patience and understanding
    Jun 04, 2024
    Everything perfect
    Jun 01, 2024
    Best doctors!
    May 06, 2024
    I was very satisfied
    May 01, 2024
    Dr answered questions with factual information, discussing pros and cons of procedures.
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr. Kandemir is an excellent surgeon and explained my condition in detail being professional and kind.
    Apr 23, 2024
    I really appreciated the care and attention Dr. Kandemir took regarding explaining the injury and recovery. The staff and assistants were very helpful and organized.
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dr Kandemir is the best!
    Mar 18, 2024
    Awsome contact
    Mar 13, 2024
    Excellent care given by Doctor Kandemir.He makes you feel like you're his only patient for the day. He listens carefully to your concerns and you don't feel rushed.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Doctor Kandemir was attentive and gave detail. He was patient and allowed me to ask questions so I gained a full understanding.
    Mar 06, 2024
    I really like the attention I receive when I am a boy and a friend, everyone receives me with respect and kindness
    Dec 13, 2023
    I think me being an experienced ICU nurse helps in regard to the information that is given because it's at healthcare provider level and easier to communicate. Not sure how the team is with the lay person.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr. Kandemir is clearly among the best orthopedic trauma surgeons in the world. He also is caring and friendly.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Excellent care from Dr. Kandemir and team!!
    Sep 27, 2023
    I feel very grateful to be a patient of UCSF.after the treatment I got at Santa Rosa
    Sep 21, 2023
    I APPRECIATE THE EFFORTS AND PERFORMANCE, DR K WAS ABLE TO SAVE MY LEG. THANK YOU
    Sep 16, 2023
    Through the surgery, from preop to postop to long-term follow up, Dr. Kandemir, has been very involved in my care, and careful to explain my situation and prognosis. Has been very available with emails for postop checks and recovery
    Aug 25, 2023
    My surgeon, Dr Kandemir, is excellent.
    May 28, 2023
    The surgeon's bedside manner wasn't all that great. I had to ask lots of questions about future treatments and expected outcomes of which the explanations were short, lacking of details and felt like he didn't want to be there.
    May 12, 2023
    It was all good I was treated with respect and concern. I got all my questions answered, and I feel confident in the surgeon.
    May 01, 2023
    My stay in UCFS was excellent great care and excellent staff
    Mar 29, 2023
    Dr. Kandemir answered all my questions clearly.
    Mar 29, 2023
    Highly Professional and experienced doctor
    Mar 09, 2023
    Highly recommended as a highley professional surgeon and also excellent orthopedic doctor
    Feb 07, 2023
    Dr. Kandemir was excellent--a doctor's doctor. Patient and helpful.
    Dec 30, 2022
    I have been having a lot of pain in my shin that has been concerning me and also to look at my shin changed which was never commented on by the staff.
    Dec 18, 2022
    Iv been informed of all the instructions and treatment process and provided the number of the nurse that will following me with all the steps of the treatment

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