Dr. Berkcan Akpinar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Berkcan Akpinar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Orthopedic Surgery residency at NYU Grossman. Dr. Akpinar obtained his MD from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was part of the prestigious Physician Scientist Training Program. His clinical expertise lies in Sports Orthopedic Surgery, particularly focusing on shoulder and elbow surgeries. He has specialized training in performing complex surgeries, including tendon transfers and cartilage restoration. Dr. Akpinar has treated a wide range of injuries and chronic degenerative conditions in athletes and active individuals, leveraging his own experiences with injuries earlier in his life. He has actively contributed to orthopedic literature as a peer reviewer and has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, presenting his research at numerous national and international medical conferences. Dr. Akpinar remains committed to improving clinical outcomes through research and surgical excellence.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.