Ayfer Pepekal Kükrer, MD

Ayfer Pepekal Kükrer, MD is a Gynecology & Obstetrics specialist at Acibadem Adana Hospital in Adana, where she practises within the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. Her work covers general gynecology, pregnancy follow-up and delivery, menopause care, urogynecology and the treatment of sexual dysfunction, and her subspecialty interests include robotic surgery. She has more than 28 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Kükrer graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. From 1999 to 2000 she worked as a doctor at Ceyhan Health Center. Her professional record lists a role at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine between 2000 and 2005, the institution where she completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2005. From 2005 to 2016 she was an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Mersin Özel İ.M.C Hospital, followed by positions at Adana Özel Türkmenbaşı Medical Center (2016–2017) and Adana Özel Sezar Hospital (2017). She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2017.

Clinical focus

A large part of Dr. Kükrer’s practice concerns common gynecologic complaints, including menstrual irregularities, menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). She evaluates and treats painful intercourse (dyspareunia) and offers sexual dysfunction treatment, and she also manages sexually transmitted infections. Her gynecologic work extends to endometriosis treatment, uterine prolapse and other pelvic floor conditions, which fall within her subspecialty interest in urogynecology. Where surgery is considered, her interests include robotic surgery; the suitability of any surgical approach is assessed individually.

In obstetrics, Dr. Kükrer provides pregnancy follow-up and delivery care, including the management of gestational diabetes and the assessment of ectopic pregnancy. She also follows women through menopause, discussing symptoms and the medical and follow-up options that may be appropriate for each patient. Her practice includes discussion of diagnostic, medical, surgical and follow-up options based on each patient’s condition, and treatment decisions are made after examination and review of the individual case.

How Dr. Kükrer works with international patients

Dr. Kükrer 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, arranges appointments and organises 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 options that may be relevant. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Kükrer before deciding whether to travel; any recommendations made remotely are subject to in-person assessment.