Anesthesiology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun is an anesthesiologist at Acibadem International Hospital in İstanbul with 23+ years of experience.
Her clinical focus includes perioperative anesthetic management, general and spinal anesthesia, intrathecal bupivacaine and levobupivacaine anesthesia, propofol injection pain prevention, cardiac and pediatric cardiac surgery anesthesia, perioperative hemodynamic monitoring, intensive care unit patient management, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary hypertensive crisis, hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis in pregnancy, and therapeutic plasma exchange. She consults in…
Assoc. Prof. Dilek Altun is an experienced anesthesiologist with a strong clinical and academic background. She completed her specialty training in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Bakırköy M.D. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. Since 2018, she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she continues to provide patient-centered anesthetic care and contribute to clinical practice. Her work combines deep clinical expertise with a commitment to safe, effective perioperative management.
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Education
- 2010Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- 2001Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2018Acibadem Health Group
- 2012Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center
- 2010–2012Bogazlian State Hospital
- 2003–2005Capa Red Crescent Blood Center / Team Doctor
Selected Publications
- The effect of modified ultrafiltration duration on pulmonary functions and hemodynamics in newborns and infants following arterial switch operation Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2014 Sep;15(7):600-7. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000000178 Türköz A, Tunçay E, Balci ŞT, Can MG, Altun D, Türköz R, Ündar A.
- Selective cerebral perfusion with aortic cannulation and short-term hypothermic circulatory arrest in aortic arch reconstruction. Perfusion. 2013 Jul;17.(DOI:10.1177/0267659113496581) Turkoz R., Sarıtas B., Ozker E., Vuran C., Yoruker U., Balcı S., Altun D., Turkoz A.
- Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis in an Infant Operated for Aortic Interruption: A Case Report Journal of Chest Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care. 15.07.2013 Altun D., Ö. Çınar, Balcı S., E. Özker, B. Sarıtaş, Ayabakan C., R. Türköz, A. Türköz.
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Intrathecal Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine in Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2013 Altun D., Güray D., Çetingök H., Kucur E., Eren G., Çukurova Z.
- Comparison of the effects of monitoring renal function with RIFLE and AKIN Scores on mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit patients Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2013;9:69-72 Kücür T. E., Demir G., Duman E., Altun D., Çetingök H., Hergünsel O., Çukurova Z.
- An Alternative Treatment In Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis In Pregnancy J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2012 Apr-Jun; 28(2): 252-254. (DOI:10.4103/0970-9185.94913) Altun D., Eren G., Çukurova Z., Hergünsel O., Yaşar L.
- A New Supportive Therapy Applied To Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2012;32(1):294-300. Çukurova Z., Eren G., Hergünsel O., Altun D., Kuşku A., Çetingök H., Polat Y., Zeydan A., Durdu B., Akgül A.
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange In An Uncommon Disease:Stiff-Person Syndrome. Turkiye Klinikleri J MedSCI 2012;32(6):1762-5 (DOI:10.5336/meddci.2011-24476) Hergünsel O., Altun D., Çukurova Z., Eren G., Yayla V.
- Can Propofol Injection Pain Be Prevented? Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2012;8:159-165. Çetingök H., Aruğaslan G., Altun D., Balkan B., Çukurova Z., Hergünsel O.
- Comparison of the effects of crystalloids and colloids on hemodynamics in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery using a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor (Flotrac-Vigileo) Bakirkoy Medical Journal 2012;8:126-135
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What patients say about Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“The care I received for my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Altun made a stressful situation feel completely manageable. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“Years of worry ended once I came here for my emergency assessment. I cannot thank Dr. Altunköse enough for the skill and kindness shown. The whole experience was organised and reassuring.”
“I had been worried for months, but my thyroid surgery was sorted out quickly and clearly. Dr. Altunkaya is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage.”
“Thanks to the team here, my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment could not have gone better. The expertise of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altun put my mind completely at ease.”