Dr. Asiye Nesrin Atay

Dr. Asiye Nesrin Atay is a dermatologist working within the Dermatology unit of Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she has practiced since 2001. Her work covers general dermatology as well as cosmetic dermatology, with clinical interests that include acne, hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin treatment, warts, the different forms of dermatitis, fungal infections and pigmentation disorders.

Dr. Atay studied medicine at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine between 1980 and 1986. She completed her specialty training in 1998 at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases. She is a member of the Akapunktur Association and the Dermatology Association.

Clinical focus

A significant part of Dr. Atay’s practice is the evaluation and treatment of common inflammatory skin conditions. This includes acne treatment, as well as care for atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. She also treats Candida fungal infections of the skin, pigmentation disorders, and warts on the body and in the genital area. For patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), her practice includes assessment and treatment planning, and botulinum toxin treatment is among the options she offers where it is considered appropriate.

In cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Atay’s areas of expertise include botulinum toxin treatment and microneedling radiofrequency. As with medical dermatology, cosmetic procedures are discussed on an individual basis after a clinical examination, taking into account the patient’s skin type, medical history and expectations. Not every procedure is suitable for every patient, and the aim of the consultation is to identify which options, if any, are appropriate for the specific concern presented.

How Dr. Atay works with international patients

Dr. Atay speaks 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 laboratory and pathology results, previous prescriptions, photographs of the affected skin where relevant, and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of previous treatments and any existing test results, a clinical examination of the skin, and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their concern with Dr. Atay before deciding whether to travel, although a definitive assessment of many skin conditions still depends on an in-person examination.