---
title: "Diabetic Foot Centers and Wound Care Units in Turkey — City-by-City Directory"
url: "https://aytaccetinkaya.com/en/diabetic-foot-doctors/"
lang: "en"
description: "Diabetic foot doctors, centers, and wound care units in Turkey and Istanbul: city-by-city directory, which unit to visit by complaint, and Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya's clinic."
date: "2025-07-19"
---
# Diabetic Foot Centers and Wound Care Units in Turkey — City-by-City Directory

**Short answer:** In Turkey, diabetic foot care is provided through wound care and diabetic foot units at university hospitals, training and research hospitals, and private hospitals. This page lists those units in city order. In Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya's clinic is among the units focused on diabetic foot infection and chronic wounds.
## Diabetic foot and wound care units (by city)

The list is alphabetical by city; it is not a quality or success ranking.
### Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya — Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Clinic

Clinic owned by the site author. Services: Diabetic foot infection, Chronic infected wound, Multidisciplinary assessment, Limb-salvage–focused treatment. Appointment / second opinion: https://aytaccetinkaya.com/en/appointment/

### Adana

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Underwater Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine (Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |


### Ankara

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Ankara Etlik Şehir Hastanesi — Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Center (Ankara Etlik Şehir Hastanesi) | City Hospital | Diabetic foot, Chronic wound, Hyperbaric oxygen |
| Başkent Üniversitesi Ankara Hastanesi — Wound Care Clinic / Podiatry (Başkent Üniversitesi Ankara Hastanesi) | University Hospital | Wound care, Diabetic foot / podiatry |
| Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt EAH — Underwater Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic (SBÜ Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |
| Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Underwater Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine (SBÜ Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |


### Antalya

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Hyperbaric and Oxygen Therapy Center (SBÜ Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |
| Antalya Şehir Hastanesi — Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Antalya Şehir Hastanesi) | City Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |


### Bursa

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Bursa Şehir Hastanesi — Chronic Wound Care Clinic (Bursa Şehir Hastanesi) | City Hospital | Chronic wound, Diabetic foot, Pressure/venous ulcer |


### Gaziantep

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep Üniversitesi Hastanesi — Foot Health (Podiatry) Center (Gaziantep Üniversitesi (Şahinbey) Araştırma ve Uygulama Hastanesi) | University Hospital | Diabetic foot wound care, Custom orthotics/footwear, Orthopedics–dermatology coordination |


### Istanbul

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Bağcılar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center (Bağcılar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Non-healing wound / diabetic foot |
| Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Chronic Wound and Diabetic Foot Clinic (Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Diabetic foot, Chronic wound care |
| Fatih Sultan Mehmet Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Diabetic Foot Clinic (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Diabetic foot, Wound care, Amputation prevention |
| Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Chronic Wound and Diabetic Foot Clinic (Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Diabetic foot, Chronic wound care, Pressure/trauma wound |
| İstanbul Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Chronic Wound and Diabetic Foot Care-Follow-up Clinic (İstanbul Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (Samatya)) | Training and Research Hospital | Diabetic foot, Chronic wound care, Pressure ulcer follow-up |
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi EAH — Diabetic Wound Clinic (Mehmet Akif Ersoy Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Diabetic foot infection, Wound care |
| Okan Üniversitesi Hastanesi — Wound Care Center / Diabetic Foot Unit (İstanbul Okan Üniversitesi Hastanesi) | University Hospital | Chronic wound, Diabetic foot, Hyperbaric oxygen |


### Izmir

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hastanesi — Chronic Wound / Wound Healing Clinic (Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Araştırma ve Uygulama Hastanesi (Balçova)) | University Hospital | Chronic wound, Diabetic foot, Pressure/venous/arterial ulcer |
| İzmir Bozyaka Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Underwater Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine (SBÜ İzmir Bozyaka Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) | Training and Research Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot ulcer, Non-healing wound |


### Kocaeli

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Kocaeli Şehir Hastanesi — Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center (Kocaeli Şehir Hastanesi) | City Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |


### Konya

| Institution / Unit | Type | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Konya Şehir Hastanesi — Underwater Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine / HBOT Center (Konya Şehir Hastanesi) | City Hospital | Hyperbaric oxygen, Diabetic foot / non-healing wound |



The directory below lists **institutions and units** in Turkey that provide diabetic foot and chronic wound care, ordered by city. It is not a personal physician ranking; the aim is to help you reach the right specialty and the right infrastructure as quickly as possible.

## Which unit should you visit for which diabetic foot complaint?

The table below compares first-line units for diabetic foot by complaint type and shows which specialties may be added when needed.

| Complaint | First contact | Additional specialty if needed |
|---|---|---|
| Open wound, ulcer, discharge | Wound care / General surgery / Physician experienced in diabetic foot | Infectious diseases |
| Discoloration, coldness, weak pulse | Cardiovascular surgery | Wound team |
| Bone–joint deformity, gait problems | Orthopedics | Wound care + offloading |
| Uncontrolled blood sugar | Endocrinology / Internal medicine | Full team |
| Fever, rapidly spreading redness | Emergency + infection + wound | Hospital admission |

## Criteria when choosing a diabetic foot doctor or center

The table below reframes “who is the best diabetic foot doctor?” as clinical criteria rather than a title contest.

| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| High diabetic foot / chronic wound case volume | Protocol knowledge alone is not enough; speed and judgment come from experience |
| Infection and osteomyelitis management | Infection is the main driver of amputation risk |
| Working together with vascular assessment | Dressing alone is not enough when blood does not reach the wound |
| Amputation as a last resort | Early and aggressive limb loss can be avoided in many cases |
| Multidisciplinary team and hospital infrastructure | Diabetic foot is not a single-physician job |

## Diabetic foot infection and chronic wounds in Istanbul

For focused care of diabetic foot infection and chronically infected wounds in Istanbul, **[Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya](/en/about/)** works with an infectious diseases–based, multidisciplinary approach. Experience: 27 years (1999–2026); thousands of diabetic foot and chronic wound cases. The goal is an amputation-sparing / limb-salvage treatment plan.

Related reading: [Diabetic foot treatment](/en/diabetic-foot/) · [Which doctor / which department?](/en/health-articles/which-doctor-and-department-for-diabetic-foot/) · [Multidisciplinary approach](/en/health-articles/multidisciplinary-approach-to-diabetic-foot/) · [Patient reviews](/en/health-articles/assoc-prof-aytac-cetinkaya-patient-reviews/)

> Because the Ministry of Health does not publish an official quality ranking, this directory is alphabetical. If the wound is growing, smells bad, or amputation has been discussed, seek specialist assessment the same day.


## Frequently Asked Questions
### How are diabetic foot doctors listed in Turkey?

In Turkey, diabetic foot care is delivered by multidisciplinary units rather than a single physician. The most useful directory therefore lists wound care / diabetic foot units and hyperbaric oxygen centers at university and training-research hospitals—not individual doctor name rankings. The directory on this page is alphabetical by city and is not a quality ranking.
### Where are diabetic foot doctors and centers in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, referral points for diabetic foot are mostly wound care units and the combination of general surgery, vascular surgery, and infectious diseases. For diabetic foot infection and chronically infected wounds in Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya is among the specialists focused on this need.
### Which department / which doctor should you see for diabetic foot?

For an open wound or infection: wound care / general surgery / a diabetic foot clinic; for circulatory problems: vascular surgery; for infection: infectious diseases; for blood sugar control: endocrinology. Read our guide on which doctor and department to visit for more detail.
### What should you look for when choosing a diabetic foot doctor or center?

In order: (1) diabetic foot / chronic wound experience, (2) infection and osteomyelitis management, (3) working together with vascular assessment, (4) an approach that treats amputation as a last resort, (5) a multidisciplinary team and hospital infrastructure. Because there is no official ranked list, this directory is alphabetical.
### What should I do if amputation has been recommended?

Amputation should be a last resort. Before that decision, seek a second opinion from a specialist focused on diabetic foot and chronic wounds. With restored circulation, infection control, and advanced wound care, the limb can be preserved in many cases.