Gynecology & Obstetrics · Acibadem Maslak Hospital, İstanbul Prof. Ahmet Cem Batukan, MD
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Ahmet Cem Batukan, MD
Prof. Ahmet Cem Batukan, MD is a Gynecology & Obstetrics specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul, focusing on perinatology and high-risk pregnancies, detailed pregnancy ultrasound, amniocentesis, fetal treatment and surgery, placenta previa and placenta accreta treatment, delivery planning, menstrual irregularities, and robotic surgery. He consults in Turkish and English, and video consultation is available.
Accepting international patientsAbout Prof. Ahmet Cem Batukan, MD
Prof. Ahmet Cem Batukan, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul, where he works within the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. His subspecialty areas are perinatology and high-risk pregnancies, and robotic surgery. With more than 32 years in medicine, he is a member of the Turkish Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association (MFT-PD), the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association (TJOD), and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (İSUOG).
Dr. Batukan graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the same faculty in 2000. From 2000 to 2001 he worked at the Basel University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Prenatal Diagnosis Unit, and from 2001 to 2004 at Pakize Tarzı Hospital. In 2004 he joined the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where he served as Assistant Associate Professor from 2005 and as Associate Professor from 2007 to 2009, having received the title of Associate Professor at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2009 and obtained his Medical Specialty Board qualification in Perinatology in 2011. His published work includes studies on first-trimester ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomalies, prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemorrhage and cardiac isomerism, Down syndrome risk estimation during first-trimester ultrasound screening, and cervical ripening before operative hysteroscopy.
Clinical focus
Dr. Batukan’s clinical work centers on the care of pregnant women, including pregnancy monitoring, delivery planning, and detailed pregnancy ultrasound. He is involved in the assessment and management of high-risk pregnancies, including placenta previa and placenta accreta treatment, and performs amniocentesis when it is clinically indicated. His fetal medicine practice also covers fetal treatment and surgery. In delivery planning, he discusses options such as epidural delivery, cesarean delivery, and water birth with patients where clinically appropriate.
Beyond pregnancy care, he sees patients with general gynecological concerns, including menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful intercourse (dyspareunia), and sexually transmitted diseases. Robotic surgery is a further area of his practice for gynecological conditions that require surgical treatment. The suitability of any diagnostic test or procedure is assessed on an individual basis after clinical evaluation.
How Dr. Batukan works with international patients
Dr. Batukan consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments, and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation or review findings before or after traveling to İstanbul.
What Dr. Batukan treats and performs
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Areas of practicePerinatology and high-risk pregnanciesRobotic surgery
Conditions treated
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Menstrual irregularities
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Delivery planning
- Placenta previa treatment
- Placenta accreta treatment
Procedures performed
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2011Medical Specialty Board Perinatology
- 2007Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2000İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 1994İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2009Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2007–2009Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Professor
- 2005–2007Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Associate Professor
- 2004–2005Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2001–2004Pakize Tarzı Hospital
- 2000–2001Basel University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Prenatal Diagnosis Unit
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association (MFT-PD)
- Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association (TJOD)
- International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (İSUOG)
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- First trimester diagnosis of sacrococcygeal teratoma using two- and three-dimensional ultrasound. Batukan C, Ozgun MT, Basbug M. J Clin Ultrasound. 39, 160-163, (2011)
- The influence of obesity on ICSI outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Ozgun, M.T., Uludag, S., Oner, G., Batukan, C., Aygen, E.M., Y. Sahin. J Obstet Gynaecol, 31, 245-9, (2011)
- Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hypothyroidism after maternal radioactive iodine exposure during pregnancy. Basbug M., Ozgun M.T., Murat N., Batukan C., Ozcelik B., S. Kurtoglu. J Clin Ultrasound, 38, 506-8, (2010)
- Cervical ripening before operative hysteroscopy in premenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled comparison of vaginal and oral misoprostol. Batukan C., Ozgun M.T., Ozcelik B., Aygen E., Sahin Y., C. Turkyilmaz. Fertil Steril, 89, 966-973 (2008)
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma in a fetus with prenatally diagnosed partial trisomy 10q (10q24.3-qter) and partial monosomy 17p (p13.3-pter). Batukan C., Ozgun M.T., Basbug M., Caglayan O., Dundar M., N. Murat. Prenatal Diagn, 27, 365- 368 (2007)
- Sildenafil reduces postoperative adhesion formation in a rat uterine horn model. Batukan C., Ozgun M.T., Basbug M., I.I. Müderris. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol,135, 183-187 (2007)
- Prenatal diagnosis of right atrial isomerism (Asplenia-syndrome): Case report. Batukan C., Schwabe W., Heling K.S., Hartung J. and R Chaoui. Ultraschall Med, 26, 234-238 (2005)
- Sonographic findings of fetuses with an empty renal fossa and normal amniotic fluid volume. Yuksel A., C. Batukan, Fetal Diagn Ther, 19, 525-532 (2004)
- Fetal cerebellar hemorrhage in a severely growth-restricted fetus: natural history and differential diagnosis from Dandy-Walker malformation. Yuksel A., C. Batukan. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 22, 178-81 (2003)
- Bedside estimation of Down syndrome risk during first-trimester ultrasound screening. Herman A., Dreazen E., Herman A.M., Batukan C., Holzgreve W., S. Tercanli. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 20, 468-475 (2002)
- Prenatal diagnosis of an infratentorial subdural hemorrhage: case report. Batukan C., Holzgreve W., Bubl R., Visca E., Radü E.W., S. Tercanli. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 19, 407-409 (2002)
