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.
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.
good [...]
My visit to your facility was excellent, the physician was caring and intuitive. [...]
I was very happy to have come to see Dr. Gokcen. We are working on a plan to help me address a very long-put-off condition and I left feeling very hopeful for the future with my ankle.
Great experience.
Overall our experience was great. Everyone was kind and the process was quick. I thought that Dr. Gokcen was exceptional. He was extremely knowledgeable about foot and ankle issues. He knew precisely about my situation and offered reassuring feedback. He also thoroughly addressed all of my questions and concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Gokcen enthusiastically to others.
Always a great experience with Dr. Gokcen and his staff.
quick, easy and informative
The best attendance to my problems.
Dr. Gokcen stayed taking care of my ankle until we got the problem fixes never give up.
excellent bedside manners