Dr. Utku Kandemir
Overview
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.
Dr. Kandemir is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 Owens St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Utku Kandemir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Utku Kandemir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Utku Kandemir by calling their office at 415-353-9400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Utku Kandemir a top-rated expert for Compartment Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Utku Kandemir is classified as an Distinguished expert for Compartment Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Utku Kandemir specialize in?
While Dr. Utku Kandemir is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, and Fasciotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Utku Kandemir participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Utku Kandemir has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Compartment Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Utku Kandemir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Utku Kandemir accept my insurance?
Dr. Utku Kandemir accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Kandemir isDistinguished. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- FasciotomyDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kandemir isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.