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Dr. Cenk Şahan Anesthesiology

Dr. Cenk Şahan

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Anesthesiology

Dr. Cenk Şahan

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17+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Maslak Hospital · İstanbul
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Dr. Cenk Şahan
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About Dr. Cenk Şahan

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Dr. Cenk Şahan is an Anesthesiology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 17+ years of experience.

He focuses on perioperative anesthesia, critical care management, COVID-19 pneumonia, therapeutic plasma exchange, cerebral oxygen monitoring during coronary bypass surgery, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, spinal anesthesia, sedation for urgent cesarean section, and intra-knee steroid injection for stage 3-4 gonarthrosis. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.

M.D. Cenk Şahan is an anesthesiologist and intensive care physician trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, where he completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation in 2014. Since 2016 he has been practicing with Acıbadem Health Group, providing perioperative anesthesia and critical care management. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), the Turkish Intensive Care Association, the Turkish Medical Chamber, and the Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation.

His clinical focus is on evidence-based intensive care, patient safety in the perioperative setting, and multidisciplinary approaches to complex critical illnesses. Dr. Şahan is committed to continuous professional development and collaborative patient care, bringing both expertise and compassion to his clinical practice.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Perioperative anesthesiaCritical care managementCOVID-19 pneumoniaTherapeutic plasma exchangeCerebral oxygen monitoring during coronary bypass surgeryPostoperative cognitive dysfunctionSpinal anesthesiaSpinal anesthesia-induced maternal hypotensionSedation for urgent cesarean sectionStage 3-4 gonarthrosisIntra-knee steroid injection
Background

Education

  • 2014Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Anesthesiology and Reanimation
  • 2009Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2016Acibadem Health Group
  • 2014–2016Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009–2014Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Doctor Research Assistant
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • ESCIM-European Society Of Intensive Care Medicine
  • Intensive Care Association
  • Turkish Medical Chamber
  • Anesthesiology and Reanimation Society
Research

Selected Publications

  • Therapeutic plasma exchange in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in intensive care unit: a retrospective study Critical Care volume 24, Article number: 492 (2020). Bulent Gucyetmez, Hakan Korkut Atalan, Ibrahim Sertdemir, Ulkem Cakir, Lutfi Telci & COVID-19 Study Group
  • Effects of cerebral oxygen changes during coronary bypass surgery on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients: a pilot study Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 68, Issue 2, March April 2018, Pages 142-148. Cenk Şahan, Zerrin Sungur, Emre Çamcı, Nükhet Sivrikoz, Ömer Sayin, Hakan Gurvit, Mert Şentürk
  • Efficacy of Intra-Knee Steroid Injection in Patients with Stage 3-4 Gonarthrosis Bakirkoy Medical Journal 2018;14:372-76. Alkan Bayrak, Sünkar Kaya Bayrak, Altuğ Duramaz, Cenk Şahan, Ahmet Büyükhatipoğlu, Furkan Çağlayan Aslantaş
  • Effects of Sedation on Spinal Anesthesia-induced Maternal Hypotension in Preoperatively Anxious Parturients Underwent Urgent Category-1 Cesarean Section: A Historical Cohort Study Turkiye Klinikleri J Anest Reanim. 2017;15(2):41-9. Cenk Şahan, Emine Aysu Şalviz, Gülçin Hilal Alay, Halide Erten Şahan, Volkan Anaklı, Kamil Mehmet Tuğrul
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What is Dr. Cenk Şahan's specialty?
Dr. Cenk Şahan is a specialist in Anesthesiology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Cenk Şahan practise at?
Dr. Cenk Şahan sees patients at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Cenk Şahan?
Consultations with Dr. Cenk Şahan are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Cenk Şahan?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Cenk Şahan using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Cenk Şahan?
Yes. Dr. Cenk Şahan offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Cenk Şahan have?
Dr. Cenk Şahan has around 17 years of professional experience in Anesthesiology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Cenk Şahan?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Cenk Şahan?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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