
Birthplace
REFAHİYE
Lumbar and cervical disc herniations
Hip and knee pain
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Lipedema/lymphedema
Orthopedic and pediatric rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Stroke
Parkinson's disease
Robotic rehabilitation
Joint and soft tissue injections
Ozone therapy
Cupping therapy
Manual therapy
Assoc. Prof. HAMZA SUCUOĞLU, MD was born in Erzincan in 1983. After graduating from Erzincan Science High School, he completed his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2008. In 2013, he completed his residency at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and received the title of PM&R Specialist. His specialty thesis was the study ""Evaluation of the effect of whole body vibration on balance in postmenopausal women with posturography and balance tests"". While continuing his medical education, he also completed the Faculty of Business Administration as a second university degree.
He then fulfilled his state service obligation at Şırnak Silopi State Hospital until 2015. Subsequently, he continued to work as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelişim University, and between 2017 and 2022 as a PM&R Specialist at Istanbul Medipol University Private Nisa Hospital. Having received the title of Associate Professor in 2022, he continues to work at Istanbul Medipol University Bahçelievler Hospital.
He has scientific research and clinical work in the fields of musculoskeletal pain, rheumatic diseases, orthopedic rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation and robotic rehabilitation. He performs interventional procedures such as joint and soft tissue injections, dry needling, PRP, ozone therapy and cupping therapy for his patients.
In 2012, he successfully passed the National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation proficiency examination and received the Turkish National Board certificate.
He was the editor and author of ""Robotic Rehabilitation"", still the first and only book written in this field in Türkiye, published in 2018.
In 2018, he completed the Ministry of Health-approved GETAT (Traditional and Complementary Medicine) training at Istanbul Medipol University and received his certificates in Cupping Therapy (Hijama) and Ozone Therapy, which he still actively practices. He continues to perform manual and manipulative therapy applications for the spine and joints.
He works intensively particularly on lumbar and cervical disc herniations, knee pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, lipedema/lymphedema, and orthopedic and pediatric rehabilitation.
He has more than 60 national and international academic articles and numerous oral and poster presentations at scientific congresses.
He continues his memberships in the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Turkish League Against Rheumatism and the Association of PM&R Specialist Physicians of Türkiye.
2022- present
Istanbul Medipol University Bahçelievler Hospital
2017-2022
Private Nisa Hospital
2017-2023
Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences
2015-2017
Private Aktif Medical Center
2013-2015
Silopi State Hospital
2009-2013
Resident Physician; Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2022
Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
2013
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Specialty - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
6.1. Doctoral (Specialty) Thesis:
1. Evaluation of the Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Balance in Postmenopausal Women with Posturography and Balance Tests. Istanbul, 2013.
7. Publications
7.1. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts and Humanities)
1. Gün K, Uludağ M, Ünalan H, Moğulkoç N, Battal H, Sucuoğlu H, Kantarcı F, Koyuncu H. A 14-year-old girl with Smith-McCort dysplasia misdiagnosed as seronegative juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Int J RheumDis2012;15(3):55-7
2. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Örnek Nİ, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Uludağ M. The development of upper thoracic myelopathy due to posterior vertebral osteophyte and ossification of ligamentum flavum in patient with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2012;58:342-3
3. Gun K, Uludag M, Delil S, Ozbayrak S, Sucuoglu H, Battal H, Adatepe NU, Karamehmetoglu SS. Spinal accessory nerve injury: eight cases and review of the literature. Clin Ter. 2014;165(4):211-6
4. Sucuoglu H, Tuzun S, Akbaba YA, Uludag M, Gokpinar HH. Effect of Whole Body Vibration On Balance Using Posturography and Balance Tests in Postmenopausal Women. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015;94(7):499-507
5. Sucuoğlu H, Aslan H, Avdan Aslan A, Öz V. Poland syndrome: Two case reports. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2016;62(3):1-5
6. Sucuoglu H, Akgun K. Subacromial lipoma causing shoulder impingement syndrome. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017;30:707-10
7. Palamar D, Güler H, Hancı M, Sucuoğlu H, Sanus GZ, Tüzün Ş. Posturographic examination of body balance in patients with Chiari type I malformation and correlation with the presence of syringomyelia and degree of cerebellar ectopia. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2019;65(1):74-79.
8. Sucuoğlu H, Aktürk A. Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: A rare cause of progressive myelopathy and bladder and bowel dysfunction. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2020; 66 (2), 219-222
9. Sucuoğlu H, Barut AY. Clinical and Radiological Follow-Up Results of Patients with Sequestered Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Cohort Study. Med Princ Pract 2021;30:244-252. doi: 10.1159/000515308
10. Sucuoğlu H, Soydaş N. Does paravertebral ozone injection have efficacy as an additional treatment for acute lumbar disc herniation? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021 Apr 2. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200194.
7.2. Articles published in other international peer-reviewed journals (ESCI, etc.)
1. Sarı H, Örnek Nİ, Sucuoğlu H. Case Report: Pycnodysostosis Associated with Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Mimicking Rickets. Turk J Osteoporos 2011; 17: 26-9
2. Sucuoğlu H, Sarı H, Gün K, Uludağ M, Battal H, Koyuncu H. Bilateral Pubic Ramus Insufficiency Fracture in Patient with Diagnosed Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Turk J Osteoporos 2012;18:24-6
3. Gün K, Mete B, Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Yemişen M, Akarırmak Ü. HIV and Osteoporosis: Three Case Reports and Review of the Literature. Turk J Osteoporos 2012;18:27-30
4. Sucuoğlu H, Hussain S, Tüzün Ş. Case of transient osteoporosis of the hip in pregnancy. Turk J Osteoporos 2014; 20: 132-134
5. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Hussain S, Akarırmak Ü. Cervical Myelopathy Induced by Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. J Clin Anal Med 2015; DOI: 10.4328/ JCAM.3804.
6. Sucuoğlu H, Türkmen K.E, Çalışkan İ, Örnek N.İ. Glenoid Dysplasia in the Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation: A Case Report. J Clin Anal Med 2015; DOI: 10.4328/ JCAM.3878
7. Sucuoğlu H, Örnek Nİ, Cağlar Ç. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures. Case Rep Med. 2015;2015:379730. doi: 10.1155/2015/379730.
8. Sarı H, Örnek Nİ, Sucuoğlu H, Kaynar R, Uludağ M. Bilateral Avascular Necrosis and Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures Developing after Pelvic Radiotherapy in a Patient with Prostate Cancer: A Case Report. Turk J Osteoporos 2016;22:149-52
9. Sucuoglu H, Ozbayrak SS, Uludag M, Tuzun S. Short-Term Efficacy of Joint and Soft Tissue Injections For Musculoskeletal Pain: An Interventional Cohort Study. Ağri 2016;28(2):79-88.
10. Sucuoğlu H, Örnek N.İ. Is this massive lumbar disc herniation? What is the treatment? J Clin Anal Med 2017; DOI: 10.4328/ JCAM.4951
11. Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H. Distribution of Male Osteoporosis Patients According to Age, Classification, and Fracture. Istanbul Med J 2017; 18: 13-7
12. Sucuoğlu H. Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Cerebral Palsy. İstanbul Med J 2018; 19 (3): 219-24.
13. Sucuoğlu H, Üstünsoy S. The short-term effect of PRP on chronic pain in knee osteoarthritis. Agri 2019;31(2):63-69.
14. Sucuoglu H. Effects of robot-assisted gait training alongside conventional therapy on the development of walking in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2020; 1-9. doi: 10.3233/PRM-180541
15. Sucuoğlu H, Asan A. Relationship between calcific tendinopathy and rotator cuff tear on shoulder magnetic resonance imaging: case-controlled comparison. Polish Journal of Radiology 2020 Jan 8;85:e8-e13
16. Sucuoğlu H, Aktürk A. Sacral stress fracture in pregnancy: case report and review of literature. Turk J Osteoporos 2020;26:139-42
17. Sucuoğlu H. Quality of life of families and mothers of children with cerebral palsy with or without epilepsy. Ann Clin Anal Med 2021;12(9): 1049-1054.
7.3. Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings
1. Koyuncu H, Karamehmetoglu SS, Sucuoglu H, Kaynar R. Comparison of Antiresorptive, Formative and Mixed Efficacy Osteoporotic Drugs on Pain, Fracture and BMD in Osteoporosis. Osteoporosıs Internatıonal 2013:24 (supp 1);249. (Vol. 24, PP. S249-S249). 236 Grays InnRd, 6th Floor, London Wc1x 8hl, England: SprıngerLondon Ltd.
2. Sucuoğlu H. Effects of Robot-Assisted Gait Training on The Development of Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy. 1st. International Conference on Robotic Technology and Rehabilitation. 9-11 April 2018. Istanbul, Turkey.
3. Sucuoğlu H, Soydaş N. Efficacy Of Ozone Therapy As An Adjuvant Treatment For Fibromyalgia: A Randomised Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study. 2nd. Traditional and Complementary Medicine Congress. 24-27 April 2019, Istanbul- Turkey
7.4. International books or book chapters written
7.5. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals
1. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Örnek Nİ, Gün K, Akarırmak Ü. Conservative Treatment in Patient with Thoracic Myelopathy Caused by Ligamentum Flavum Ossification. J PMR Sci2012;15: 16-9
2. Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H, Battal H, Gün K, Uludağ M. A Case of Arnold Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Presenting with Paresthesia in the Extremities. J PMR Sci 2013;16:25-28
3. Sucuoğlu H, Gün K, Uludağ M, Sarı H. Clinical Characteristics, Working, Education and Social Life of Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. J PMR Sci 2015; 18: 79-86
4. Sarı, H, Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Örnek Nİ. Regression of Extruded Lumbar Disc Herniation: Report of Five Cases and Review of the Literature. J PMR Sci 2016;19(3):190-6
5. Sucuoğlu H, Aslan BN, Bakırcı N, Zengin Z, Büyükdoğan Ö, Çağlar Ç. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Five Case Report and Review of the Literature. J PMR Sci 2017;20(2):98-104
7.6. Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings
7.6.1. Oral Presentations
1. Uludağ M, Sarı H, Gün K, Gökpınar HH, Sucuoğlu H, Battal H, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Sarıdoğan M, Akarırmak Ü. The relationship between musculoskeletal pain and occupational psychosocial risk factors in Istanbul municipal bus (İETT) drivers. Türk Fiz Rehab Derg 2011; 57 Special Issue:1, S-010, S135
2. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Akarırmak Ü, Uludağ M, Gün K, Gökpınar HH. Severe renal osteodystrophy due to hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure and improvement with parathyroidectomy. Türk Osteoporoz Derg 2011; 4th National Osteoporosis Congress Special Issue: OP-02, S2
3. Sarı H, Akarırmak Ü, Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Gün K, Battal H. Cases of spinal stenosis due to lumbar vertebral compression fractures in osteoporosis. Türk Osteoporoz Derg 2011; 4th National Osteoporosis Congress Special Issue: OP-08, S4
4. Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M. Improvement of standing and walking abilities with robot-assisted gait therapy in children with cerebral palsy. 26th National PM&R Congress, 2017 Special Issue: S-091, S:313
5. Sucuoğlu H. The relationship between calcific tendinopathy and rotator cuff tear on shoulder MRI: case-control comparison. 27th National PM&R Congress, 2019 Special Issue: S-141, S:423
6. Sucuoğlu H, Soydaş N. Efficacy of ozone therapy as an adjunctive treatment in fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. 27th National PM&R Congress, 2019 Special Issue: S-138, S:420
7.6.2. Poster Presentations
1. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Örnek Nİ, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ. Development of acute dorsal myelopathy in a patient with DISH: case report. Türk FizRehabDerg2011; 57 Special Issue:1, P-048, S178
2. Uludağ M, Sarı H, Sarıdoğan M, Gün K, Sucuoğlu H, Gökpınar HH, Battal H, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Akarırmak Ü. Frequency of musculoskeletal pain, quality of life and depression in Istanbul municipal bus (İETT) drivers. Türk FizRehabDerg2011; 57 Special Issue:1, P-071, S189
3. Gün K, Sarıdoğan M, Uludağ M, Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Gökpınar HH, Battal H, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Akarırmak Ü. Patients with low back pain: which treatment and which doctor do they prefer first? Türk FizRehabDerg2011; 57 Special Issue:1, P-073, S190
4. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Örnek Nİ, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Uludağ M, Akarırmak Ü. A case of tophaceous gout coexisting with rheumatoid arthritis. Türk FizRehabDerg2011; 57 Special Issue:1, P-325, S314
5. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Gün K, Akarırmak Ü. A case of delayed brucella spondylodiscitis leading to lumbar spinal stenosis. Türk FizRehabDerg2011; 57 Special Issue:1, P-108, S207
6. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Palamar D, Akarırmak Ü, Gün K, Uludağ M. Vitamin D-resistant hypophosphatemic osteomalacia in a young adult patient and the outcome of phosphorus treatment. Türk Osteoporoz Derg2011; 4th National Osteoporosis Congress Special Issue: PP-11, S7
7. Sucuoğlu H, Sarı H, Gün K, Uludağ M, Battal H, Koyuncu H. Pubic ramus insufficiency fracture in a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Türk Osteoporoz Derg 2011; 4th National Osteoporosis Congress Special Issue: PP-18, S10
8. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Battal H, Akarırmak Ü, Uludağ M, Gün K. Multiple compression fractures and calcitonin treatment in a steroid-using polymyalgia rheumatica patient. Türk Osteoporoz Derg2011; 4th National Osteoporosis Congress Special Issue: PP-21, S12
9. Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Gün K, Koyuncu H. A case of winged scapula due to long thoracic nerve injury in ankylosing spondylitis. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue:2012; P-009, S-71.
10. Sucuoğlu H, Gün K, Uludağ M, Sarı H. The effect of clinical characteristics on work, education and social life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue: 2012; P-022, S-76.
11. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Moğulkoç N, Uludağ M, Akarırmak Ü. Development of cervical pseudofracture and cervical myelopathy in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue: 2012; P-024, S-77.
12. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Mısırlıoğlu TÖ, Uludağ M, Akarırmak Ü. Lumbar vertebral compression fracture and spinal stenosis due to multiple myeloma: case report. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue: 2012; P-096, S-104
13. Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Battal H, Akarırmak Ü. A case of Maffucci syndrome. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue: 2012; P-097, S-105
14. Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H, Battal H, Gün K, Uludağ M. A patient presenting with paresthetic complaints diagnosed with Arnold Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. 5th Turkish Rheumatology Congress Special Issue: 2012; P-192, S-139
15. Sucuoğlu H, Gün K, Koyuncu H, Uludağ M. Distribution of male osteoporosis patients according to age and diagnosis. Turkish Geriatrics 2012 Congress Special Issue 2012 / 15, PP:44, S-118
16. Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H, Uludağ M, Gökpınar HH. Clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized in the rehabilitation ward with a diagnosis of hemiplegia. 3rd Medical Rehabilitation Congress Special Issue: 2012, PS-086, S-182.
17. Sucuoğlu H, Akgün K. A case of subacromial lipoma mimicking rotator cuff lesion. 24th National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress. Türk FizRehabDerg2013:59 Special Issue; P-020, S262
18. Sucuoğlu H, Hussain S, Tüzün Ş. A case of transient osteoporosis of the hip in pregnancy. 24th National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress Türk FizRehabDerg2013:59 Special Issue; P-021, S263
19. Sucuoğlu H, Akgün K. A case of gluteal fat necrosis mimicking piriformis syndrome. 24th National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress. Türk FizRehabDerg2013: 59 Special Issue; P-027, S265
20. Tüzün Ş, Sucuoğlu H, Uludağ M, Öztürk NS. Clinical characteristics of lymphedema patients treated with complete decongestive therapy. 24th National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress. Türk FizRehabDerg 2013:59 Special Issue; P-215, S368.
21. Kaynar R, Sucuoğlu H, Battal H, Koyuncu H. Clinical characteristics and neurological recovery outcomes of patients with spinal cord injury undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. 24th National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress. Türk FizRehabDerg2013; 59 Special Issue:1, P-281, S402
22. Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H, Kazdal H. Who applies to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic, and why? 6th Turkish Rheumatology Congress with International Participation Special Issue: 2014; P-303, S-225
23. Sucuoğlu H, Tüzün Ş, Akbaba YA, Uludağ M, Gökpınar HH. Evaluation of the effect of whole body vibration on balance in postmenopausal women with posturography and balance tests. 6th Turkish Rheumatology Congress with International Participation Special Issue: 2014; P-045, S-98
24. Sucuoğlu H, Özbayrak SS, Uludağ M. Short-Term Efficacy of Joint and Soft Tissue Injections on Musculoskeletal Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study. 25th National PM&R Congress Special Issue.2015; P-235.
25. Sucuoğlu H, Türkmen KE, Çalışkan İ. Glenoid Dysplasia in Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations: A Case Report. 25th National PM&R Congress Special Issue.2015;P-271.
26. Sucuoğlu H. Efficacy of PRP on chronic pain in knee osteoarthritis. 26th National PM&R Congress. 2017 Special Issue: P-205, S:541
27. Özbayrak SS, Sucuoğlu H. The Evaluation of Forgivingness, Patience, Positivity and Mental Well-Being in Fibromyalgia Patients. Istanbul Dermato-Rheumatology Update Summit. 2020; P-06, S-58
28. Özbayrak SS, Sucuoğlu H. The evaluation of Sleep Hygiene in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A case control study. Istanbul Dermato-Rheumatology Update Summit. 2020; P-07, S-59
7.7. Other publications
7.7.1. National books or book chapters written:
1- Sarı H, Sucuoğlu H. Neuropathic pain of cervical and lumbar spinal origin. In; Neuropathic pain in locomotor system diseases. Editor: Şansın Tüzün pp:39-62 2011 Istanbul ISBN:978-605-87881-0-7
2- Sucuoğlu H, Koyuncu H. Common rheumatic diseases in the elderly. In; Geriatric rehabilitation. Editors: Ülkü Akarırmak, Halil Koyuncu, Murat Uludağ. pp:94-106. 2012 Istanbul. ISBN:978-605-63602-0-6
3- Sucuoğlu H. Inflammatory causes of spasm. In; Spasm in the musculoskeletal system. Editor: Halil Koyuncu. pp: 81-88. 2017 Istanbul. ISBN: 978-975-8267-12-5
4- Sucuoğlu H. Robotic Rehabilitation. Editor: Hamza Sucuoğlu. pp:0-223. 2018 Ankara ISBN: 978-975-277-710-1
5- Sucuoğlu H. Overview of robotic rehabilitation. In; Robotic Rehabilitation. Editor: Hamza Sucuoğlu. pp: 1-10. 2018 Ankara ISBN: 978-975-277-710-1
6- Sucuoğlu H. Types of rehabilitation robots. In; Robotic Rehabilitation. Editor: Hamza Sucuoğlu. pp: 11-64. 2018 Ankara ISBN: 978-975-277-710-1
7- Değirmenci B, Sucuoğlu H. Robotic rehabilitation from past to present. In; Robotic Rehabilitation. Editor: Hamza Sucuoğlu. pp: 65-75. 2018 Ankara ISBN: 978-975-277-710-1
8. Projects
9. Administrative Duties
1. Silopi State Hospital, Member of the Revolving Fund Determination and Inspection Commission (2014)
2. Private Bağcılar Aktif Medical Center (Responsible Manager) (2015-2017)
10. Memberships in Scientific and Professional Organizations
1. Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2. Turkish Medical Association
11. Awards
1. 23rd National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress: 11-15 May 2011, Antalya (Ranking in the knowledge contest on Geriatric Rehabilitation and course participation certificate)
2. National PM&R proficiency (Turkish National Board) certificate: 22 December 2012, İzmir
3. Özbayrak SS, Sucuoğlu H. The Evaluation of Forgivingness, Patience, Positivity and Mental Well-Being in Fibromyalgia Patients. Istanbul Dermato-Rheumatology Update Summit. 27-29 November 2020; P-06, S-58 (First Prize, Rheumatology Poster Presentation)"