Alihan Özcan, MD

Alihan Özcan, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where he works in the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. His subspecialty interest is menopause, and his clinical work covers a broad range of gynecological and obstetric concerns, from pregnancy follow-up and delivery to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and urinary incontinence. He is a member of the Turkish-German Gynecology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Özcan completed his secondary education at Yozgat High School in 1988 and graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatric Diseases Training and Research Hospital in 2000. His professional experience includes positions at SSK Bakırköy Doğumevi (1995–2000), International Hospital (1999–2000) and Çamlıca Hayat Hospital (2000), and he has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2000. His published work includes Transobturator tape (TOT) procedure with fluoroscopic guidance: Gaining confidence and valuable experience (2007, with C. T. Erel) and Postpartum prolonged pregnancy intrahepatic cholestasis (2010, with M. Saruc).

Clinical focus

In gynecology, Dr. Özcan sees patients with menopause-related concerns, HPV, and urinary health problems including urinary incontinence. He evaluates and treats endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, and provides assessment and care planning for women with infertility. Surgical procedures within his practice include hysterectomy. Treatment recommendations depend on the individual clinical picture, and options are discussed with each patient after examination and review of the available findings.

In obstetrics, his work includes pregnancy follow-up and the management of ectopic pregnancy. He also attends deliveries, including epidural delivery, cesarean delivery and water birth. The appropriate mode of delivery is considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the course of the pregnancy and the health of mother and baby.

How Dr. Özcan works with international patients

Dr. Özcan consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as ultrasound, MRI or CT reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Özcan before traveling.