Pulmonary Medicine · Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) Prof. Alev Gürgün, MD
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Prof. Alev Gürgün, MD
Prof. Alev Gürgün, MD is a Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at Acıbadem İzmir Kent Hospital. She evaluates and treats pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, COPD, asthma, lung nodules, lung and thoracic cancers, and lower respiratory tract infections. Her clinical interests also include bronchoscopy.
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Accepting international patientsSpecialtyPulmonary Medicine
HospitalAcibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir)
DepartmentPulmonology
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About Prof. Alev Gürgün, MD
Prof. Alev Gürgün, MD is a pulmonary medicine specialist at Acıbadem İzmir Kent Hospital. Her clinical interests include pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung nodules, lung and other thoracic cancers, lower respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopy.
She graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed her pulmonary medicine specialty training at the same institution in 1999. Her academic career at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pulmonary Diseases included roles as specialist physician, associate professor, and professor. In 2004, she worked in the Department of Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation at University Hospitals of Leicester, Glenfield Hospital, NHS Trust, in the United Kingdom.
International patients can expect a structured pulmonary evaluation informed by her experience in respiratory diseases and bronchoscopy. Prof. Gürgün is a member of national and international professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society, where she serves as Head of the COPD Working Group.
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What Dr. Gürgün treats and performs
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Background
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 1999Ege University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Diseases
- 1994Ege University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2025Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2025Özel Acıbadem İzmir Kent Hospital - Professor Doktor
- 2013–2025Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pulmonary Diseases, İzmir - Professor Doctor
- 2006–2013Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pulmonary Diseases, İzmir - Associate Professor Doctor
- 2004University Hospitals of Leicester, Department of Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Glenfield Hospital, NHS Trust, Leicester, England - Overseas Specialist Doctor
- 1999–2006Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pulmonary Diseases, İzmir - Specialist Doctor
- 1995–1999Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pulmonary Diseases, İzmir - Research Assistant Doctor
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Thoracic Association (Chair of the COPD Working Group)
- Akciğeri Kanseri Association
- European Respiratory Diseases Association (ERS)
- Turkish Medical Association
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on outcomes of COPD patients in Turkey: lessons for the future. BMC Pulm Med. 2025 Aug 30;25(1):414. doi: 10.1186/s12890-025-03883-8. Varol Y, Baha A, Polatli M, Yaz A, Serifoglu Rahatli I, Kocabas A. Polat Yulug D, Sen E, Alpaydin AO, Nayci S, Ozgur ES, Baydar Toprak O, Sahin AM, Selcuk E, Yigit S, Elmas Uysal F, Gurgun A, Kokturk N, Mammadova A,
- Factors Associated with Increasing Costs in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: Turkish Thoracic Society Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assembly. Thorac Res Pract. 2024 Jan 3;25(1):17-25. Sertcelik Ü, Yildiz R, Ipek Ö, Alpaydin AÖ. Baha A, Kokturk N, Baysan C, Ozturk B, Cengiz SK, Varol Y, Mertoğlu A, Cirak AK, Turan O, Dursunoğlu N, Savurmuş N, Gürgün A, Elmas F, Çöplü L,
- Readmission rates within the first 30 and 90 days after severe COPD exacerbations (RACE study). B.Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 29;103(48):e40483. Cirak AK, Turan O, Dursunoglu N, Savurmus N, Gurgun A, Elmas F, Çoplu L, Sertcelik U, Yildiz R Baydar Toprak O, Polatli M, Baha A, Kokturk N, Yapar D, Ozkan S, Sen E, Ciftci F, Ozturk B, Kodalak S, Ulubay G, Serifoglu I, Varol Y, Mertoglu A,
- Risk factors for prolonged hospitalization as a marker for difficult-to-manage exacerbations of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD): the DiMECO Study. BMC Pulm Med. 2024 Nov 28;24(1):590. Dursunoglu N, Savurmuş N, Gürgün A, Elmas F, Çöplü L, Sertçelik Ü, Yıldız R, Özmen İ, Alpaydın A, Polatlı M Esendağlı D, Köktürk N, Baha A, Yapar D, Özkan S, Şen E, Çiftçi F, Öztürk B, Cengiz SK, Ulubay G, Şerifoğlu İ, Varol Y, Mertoğlu A, Çırak AK, Turan O,
- Adding Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation to Supplemental Oxygen During Exercise Training in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study. Thorac Res Pract. 2023 Sep;24(5):262-269. Deniz S, Tuncel Ş, Gürgün A, Elmas F.
- The evaluation of disease awareness, caregiver burden, and workday loss in caregivers of COPD patients. Turk J Med Sci. 2022 Apr;52(2):346-353. Ece T, Çelik E, Akgün M, Özgür ES, Naycı SA, Şerifoğlu İ, Ateş C. Baha A, Köktürk N, Öztürk B, Yıldırım EÖ, Özmen İ, Gürgün A, Topçu AF, Akpınar E, Elmas F, Şen HS, Ogan N, Önder Y, Doğan ÖT, Polatlı M, Bingöl Z,
- The CO-MIND Study: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management in Daily Practice and Its Implications for Improved Outcomes According to GOLD 2019 Perspective. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmonary Dis. 2022 Aug 18;17:1883-1895. Gunen H, Kokturk N, Nayci S, Ozkaya S, Yildiz BP, Turan O, 3 Gumus A, Akgun M, Gurgun A, Ogus C, Mirici A, Sen E, Bayram N, Eken V, Erkus H.
- 2021 Guideline for the Management of COPD Exacerbations: Emergency Medicine Association of Turkey (EMAT) / Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS) Clinical Practice Guideline Task Force. urk J Emerg Med. 2021, 29;21(4):137- 176. Polatlı M. Doğan NÖ, Varol Y, Köktürk N, Aksay E, Alpaydın AÖ, Çorbacıoğlu ŞK, Aksel G, Baha A, Akoğlu H, Karahan S, Şen E, Ergan B, Bayram B, Yılmaz S, Gürgün A
- A Cross-Sectional Study in Patients with Severe COPD to Assess the Perception of Symptom Variability (COPVAR) in the Mitle East and Africa. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmonary Dis. 2019 Dec 20;14:2959-2970. Kokturk N, Abuharbid W, Albanna AS, Gunen H, Gurgun A, Khadadah M, Malvolti E, Soliman M, van Zyl-Smit R, Zidouni N, Alzaabi A.
- Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Bottom of an iceberg. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 May 23;64(2):162-169. Korkmaz Ekren P, Gürgün A, Elmas Uysal F, Tuncel Ş, Deniz S, Karapolat H, Bacakoğlu F.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Gürgün's specialty?
Dr. Gürgün is a specialist in Pulmonary Medicine 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. Gürgün practise at?
Dr. Gürgün sees patients at Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) in İzmir. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Gürgün?
Consultations with Dr. Gürgün 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. Gürgün?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Gürgün 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. Gürgün?
Yes. Dr. Gürgün 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. Gürgün have?
Dr. Gürgün has around 32 years of professional experience in Pulmonary Medicine. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Gürgün?
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. Gürgün?
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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