Pulmonology Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur
✓ Medically verified profile
Quick answer
Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur is a pulmonologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 35+ years of experience.
She focuses on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, sleep-disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD-associated sleep disorders, nocturnal intermittent hypoxia, lung cancer, and sleep disorders, and performs bronchoscopy, polysomnography, and continuous positive airway pressure therapy. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
About Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur
Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur is a pulmonologist with 35 years of experience. Her listed areas of expertise include bronchoscopy, polysomnography, continuous positive airway pressure therapy, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, nocturnal intermittent hypoxia, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and COPD-associated sleep disorders.
Dr. Okur graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. She was at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital from 2003 to 2012, and joined Acibadem Health Group in 2017. In 2013, she was Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, responsible for the Chest Diseases Department and founder of the Bronchoscopy Unit. She practises at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye.
The profile lists 7 professional bodies, among them the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD) and Turkish Society for Respiratory Research (TÜSAD).
The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2009 and 2015. Their subjects include obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, sleep-disordered breathing and nocturnal intermittent hypoxia; lung cancer tissue; and pulmonary function changes in female patients undergoing obesity surgery.
Dr. Okur speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2003–2012Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
- 2001Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Chest Diseases
- 1991Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acibadem Health Group
- 2013Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor / Responsible for Chest Diseases Department / Founder of Bronchoscopy Unit
- 2007Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine; Department of Neurology Multidisciplinary Sleep Medicine Center 2007 St. Louis, Missouri
- 2005Istanbul University, ÇAPA Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases / Sleep Disorders Unit
- 1991–1995Ministry of Health Ankara Training and Research Hospital / General Practitioner
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD)
- Uykuder Sleep Association
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
- Turkish Society for Respiratory Research (TÜSAD)
- Lung Cancer Association
- Music Therapy Association
- Association of Lung Health and Intensive Care (ASYOD)
Selected Publications
- Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Leptin Levels in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.2015; DOI:10.1089/2014.0161. S Yosunkaya , H.K. Okur, Ü Can, A Zamani, R Kutlu.
- Arginase activity and nitric oxide levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome CLINICS;2014;69(4):000-000. M.Yüksel, H.K. Okur, Z. Pelin, A.V. Öğünç , L. Öztürk.
- Detection of reactive oxygen metabolites in malignant and adjacent tissues of patients with lung cancer. World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2013;11:9. H.K. Okur, M. Yüksel, T. Lacin,V. Baysungur and E. Okur.
- Pulmonary function changes in female patients undergoing obesity surgery. Marmara Medical Journal. 2014;27: DOI:10.5472/MMJ.2013.03256.1. H.K. Okur, A.B. Karip, O. Aras, İ. Taşdelen, H.Altun, K.Memişoğlu.
- Lipid peroxidation and paraoxonase in nocturnal cyclic and sustained intermittent hypoxia Sleep and Breathing. 2013;17:365-371.DOI 10.1007/s11325-012-0703-5. H.K. Okur, Z. Pelin, M. Yuksel, S. Yosunkaya.
- Matrix metalloproteinase-9 level and gene polymorphism in sleep disordered breathing patients with or without cardiovascular disorders. Balkan Medical Journal. 2013; 30:8-12.DOI:10.5152/balkanmedJ.2012.068. M. Yüksel, H.K. Okur, A.V. Öğünç, Z. Pelin.
- COPD and Sleep Disorders International Refereed Academic Journal of Sports Health and Medical Sciences, April-May-June 2012 issue; Issue 3/Skin:2:70-76. H.K. Okur.
- Definition and indications of polysomnography. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine. 2012;16(1):11-14. H.K. Okur.
- Pure Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Erectile Dysfunction. Balkan Medical Journal. 2011;28:435-439. C. Gurbuz, H.K. Okur, S. Demir, S. Ordu, T. Caşkurlu.
- Three cases of intrathoracic gossypiboma with varying morbidities depending on the time of detection. The Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgeon. 2009;57:432-434. H.K. Okur, E. Okur, R. Baran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur's specialty?
Which hospital does Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur practise at?
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur?
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur?
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur?
How many years of experience does Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur have?
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur?
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur?
A dedicated team, from first message to follow-up
Our international patient office coordinates your appointment, travel and treatment at JCI-accredited Acıbadem hospitals — and stays with you in your own language, every step of the way.
Schedule your appointment with Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur
Choose a date and time that suits you. Our international patient team will check availability and confirm your appointment — usually within 24 hours.
- 1Choose your date & timePick a preferred day and time slot for your visit.
- 2Share your detailsTell us how to reach you and anything we should know.
- 3We confirm with youOur team confirms the appointment by phone or email.
Request your appointment
This request goes directly to this doctor’s schedule.
Your information stays strictly confidential and is used only to arrange your care.
Hospitals
Medical Units
Treatments Performed
What patients say about Prof. Dr. Hacer Kuzu Okur
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“We travelled from abroad for our child's paediatric consultation and felt safe the whole way. Dr. Okur took real time to get our child's diagnosis right.”
“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my sleep apnea treatment here. Prof. Dr. Okur was calm, precise and deeply reassuring. I only wish I had come here sooner.”
“My lung nodule removal exceeded every expectation I had. Prof. Dr. Okur was calm, precise and deeply reassuring. I am deeply grateful for everything.”