Pathology Dr. Eylem Akar
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About Dr. Eylem Akar
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Dr. Eylem Akar is a Pathology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 21+ years of experience.
She focuses on surgical pathology, fine needle aspiration cytology, and pathology and laboratory testing for conditions including papillary thyroid carcinoma, endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia, renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, Castleman disease, and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
M.D. Eylem Akar is a board-certified pathologist with a medical degree from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (Medical Pathology, 2005). Since 2017, M.D. Akar has been a valued member of the pathology team at Acıbadem Health Group, where she applies her diagnostic expertise in surgical pathology and contributes to high-quality patient care.
Active in the professional community, M.D. Akar holds memberships in the Turkish Pathology Association, the Federation of Pathology Societies, the Ankara Pathology Association, and the Çukurova Pathology Association. She is committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and advancing pathology practice through both clinical work and engagement with professional societies.
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Education
- 2005Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Medical Pathology
- 1999Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acibadem Health Group
- 2014–2017Anadolu Medical Center Hospital / Specialist Physician
- 2010–2014Başkent University Ankara Hospital / Lecturer
- 2008–2010Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology / Lecturer
- 2005–2006Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital / Pathology Laboratory Founding Physician
Professional Memberships
- Ankara Pathology Association
- Federation of Pathology Societies
- Çukurova Pathology Association
- Turkish Pathology Association
Selected Publications
- Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Corrosive Esophagitis Induced in Rats Journal of Pediatric Surgery 28(1):1-8, (2014) Yalcin Cömert HS, Otgun I, Temiz A, Kozanoglu I, Yilmaz Z, Akar Ozkan E, Hiçsönmez A
- A rare case of Castlemans disease of plasma cell type complicated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis International Journal of Hematology and Oncology, 23(3): 204-6, (2013) Uyar ME, Tutal E, Bal Z, Akar E, Karakus S, Sezer S.
- Reproducibility of Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia Diagnosis Is Good, but Influenced By the Diagnostic Style of Pathologists Koyuncuoglu M, Müezzinoglu B, Müftüoglu KH, Ozdemir N, Ozen O, Baykara,S, Pestereli E, Ulukus C, Zekioglu O. Modern Pathology, 25(6):877-84, (2012) Usubütün A, Mutter GL, Sağlam A, Dolgun A, Akar,Ozkan E, Ince T, Akyol A, Bülbül HD, Calay Z, Eren F, Gümürdülü D, Haberal AN, Ilvan S, Karaveli S,
- Histopathological Alterations in the Kidney Tissue Following Topical Ankaferd Hemostat Application in a Rat Renal Injury Model International Journal of Hematology and Oncology, 22(4): 275-81, (2012) Karakoc D, Akar E, Aksu S, Uner A, Ozdemir A, Hamaloglu E, Ozenc A, Dogrul A, Memedova B, Haznedaroglu I.C.
- A valuable adjunct to FNA diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma: In-house PCR assay for BRAF T1799A (V600E) Diagn Cytopathol. 39(6):424-7, (2011) Kucukodaci Z, Akar E, Haholu A, Baloglu H.
- Citicoline and postconditioning provides neuroprotection in a rat model of ischemic spinal cord injury Acta Neurochir (Wien). 152(6):1033-42 (2010) Turkkan A, Alkan T, Goren B, Kocaeli H, Akar E, Korfali E.
- Small Cell Carcinoma of the Rectum Metastasizing to Axillary Lymph Nodes: A Case Report Turkısh Journal of Gastroenterology, 21(4):476-7, (2010) Isık O, Ozturk E, Akar E, Yerci O, Yılmazlar T.
- Significance of nm23 immunoexpression in the prognosis of renal cell carcinoma. J Int Med Res. 38(2):620-4 (2010) Filiz G, Adim SB, Aytac B, Akar E, Vuruskan H.
- Images in Hematology-oncology: Follicular lymphoma, grade 3b, predominantly follicular. Turkish Journal of Cancer, 38(4): 198-99 (2008) Akar E, Uner A
- Malignant mixed Mullerian tumors of uterus: Retrospective analysis of 14 cases. The Turkish Journal of Pathology, 19(3-4): 53-56, (2003) Ozuysal S, Tolunay S, Bilgin T, Akar E, Demir D, Aslanhan N
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★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“The care I received for my spinal surgery was world-class from start to finish. Prof. Dr. Akar explained every step clearly and never rushed me. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”
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“I had been worried for months, but my detailed test results was sorted out quickly and clearly. Dr. Akar inspired complete confidence from the first meeting. The nursing staff were attentive and kind throughout.”

