Clinical Interests
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Arthroscopy of the foot and ankle
- Reconstruction of arthritic conditions
- Total ankle replacement
- Sports injuries of the foot and ankle
- Foot and ankle pain and injuries
- Stress fractures
- Deformity correction
- Flatfoot
- Tendon and ligament repairs
- Bunion correction
Research Interests
- Improvements in foot and ankle surgery
- Effect of lower extremity surgery on driving
Education
- MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
- Residency, General Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Board Certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Fellow, College of Surgeons of East Central & Southern Africa
- Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- Member, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
- Member, Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Awards and Honors
- Certificate of Honor, The House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, 2012
- Outstanding Service Award, Ethiopian Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2012
- Distinguished Alumni Award, The Hun School of Princeton, 2010
Additional Information
As a physician, my goal is to help patients improve the quality of their health and well-being. I am able to accomplish that by combining the best in technology and skills with compassionate care. Having spent seven years working in Africa, in addition to 12 years of private orthopaedic practice in the Philadelphia area and several years in Los Angeles, I have extensive experience interrelating with people from many backgrounds and with a diverse array of foot and ankle conditions.
My clinical practice is focused on foot and ankle. I am interested in treating common pathologies, such as bunions and hammertoes, but also the more complex conditions, such as total ankle replacement, arthroscopy, and complex foot and ankle reconstructions. In addition, foot and ankle conditions can frequently be treated without surgery, and I am a strong believer in maximizing non-operative treatment before turning to surgery.
Everyone was efficient and to the point. It's a busy office with lots of patients passing through. Still, they were attentive and focused on my situation.
Great employees and well respectful workers
everyone at the office was very pleasant and professional . Dr. Eric Gokcen was excellent in taking care of me . He took the time to listen to me, explained what my problem was, showed me my x-rays, performed a few tests on the flexibility of my feet to determine my need for physical therapy . I was very pleased with his pleasant personality as well .
I was actually surprised by how in depth my conversation was with Dr. G. The last time I was there he had an attending/intern and I spent most of my time with that person. I appreciate the time that Dr. G. took to discuss my problem and possible solutions.
The office, nurses and doctor were all really great and helpful.
the Temple office staff and Doctors are very caring , never had a problem . it was my first visit to Dr.Gokcen , very professional, caring listening to all my questions and friendly .
First time visit with Dr. Gokcen. If I need him again I will return.
Dr is always great to me
very professional staff and excellent experience with physician
First visit with this specialist. Follow up in four weeks. Office visit was pleasant and efficient. Provided walking boot on site and prescribed PT. Very good experience with a new physician in the Temple network.
Always professional, caring and timely.
Dr. Gokcen, MD, provided me with the best knowledge and excellence possible.
I had a great outcome because I followed the physician's advice. All I needed were exercises!
The doctor and his team are wonderful people. [...]
A good experience receiving the care I need for my health problem.
all good
I had a very good experience.
excellent doctor
This was the first time I visited this office and Dr. They were all very friendly and caring. They answered all my questions (really my grandmoms questions) They took the care to explain what I did to my foot with diagrams that were on the wall. I really appreciated that. They also made me feel relaxed in the office during the exam which is something you dont always receive at some offices.
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