Clinical Laboratory · Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul Prof. Ayşe Sesin Kocagöz, MD
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Prof. Ayşe Sesin Kocagöz, MD
Prof. Ayşe Sesin Kocagöz, MD is a Clinical Laboratory specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital and Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital, working with Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. She focuses on infectious diseases, HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis, adult vaccination, travel health, and lower respiratory tract infections.
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About Prof. Ayşe Sesin Kocagöz, MD
Prof. Ayşe Sesin Kocagöz, MD is a Clinical Laboratory specialist working with the Clinical Laboratory and Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology units at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital and Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital. Her professional interests include infectious diseases, HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis, adult vaccination, travel health, shingles, HPV, syphilis, and lower respiratory tract infections.
She graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1985 and completed specialty training in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She became an Associate Professor in 1997 and a Professor in 2004, and has held academic and research roles at Hacettepe University, the University of California San Francisco, Universidade de Lisboa, Sabancı University, and Yeditepe University.
International patients can expect an evidence-based assessment supported by clinical laboratory expertise and a careful approach to infection-related concerns. Prof. Kocagöz has been part of Acibadem Healthcare Services since 2008 and is a member of national and international microbiology and infectious disease associations.
Clinical focus
What Dr. Kocagöz treats and performs
Each item opens the condition or treatment page with the care pathway for international patients.
Areas of practiceInfectious diseases and clinical microbiologyTravel health
Conditions treated
- Infectious diseases
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
- Shingles
- HPV
- Hepatitis
- Syphilis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
Procedures performed
Background
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2004Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1997Hacettepe Universitesi Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1993Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
- 1985Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2008Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2003–2008Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine / Basic Medical Sciences Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Faculty Member
- 2002–2004Sabancı University Natural Sciences and Engineering
- 2002–2004Sabancı University Natural Sciences and Engineering
- 1997Universidade de Lisboa, Oerias, Lizbon, Portugal Molecular Epidemiological Research Fellow
- 1993–2003Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Unit, Lecturer
- 1991–1994California University Sanfrancisco Infectious Diseases Department Microbial Pathogenesis Unitesi /Research Fellow
- 1988–1991Hacettepe Universitesi Faculty of Medicine, Research Assistant
- 1985–1988Kocaeli Bekirdere Health Center
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Microbiology Association
- Ankara Microbiology Association
- Infectious Diseases Association
- Ankara AIDS Savaşım Association
- American Society for Microbiology
- ESCMID (European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases)
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Members of the Turkish Bacterial Meningitis in the Elderly Study Group: Kocagöz S Community-acquired acute bacterial meningitis in the elderly in Turkey. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010 Aug;16(8):1223-9 Erdem H, Kilic S, Coskun O, Ersoy Y, Cagatay A, Onguru P, Alp S.
- Lateral flow assay for rapid differentiation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and 97 species of mycobacteria other than tuberculosis grown in Löwenstein-Jensen and TK-SLC medium. J Med Microbiol. 2010 Oct-Dec;28(4):308-12 Akyar I, Kocagoz T, Sinik G, Oktem S, Aytekin N, Kocagoz S.
- The risk factors and spread of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumanii in intubated patients in a medical intensive care unit. Turk J Med Sci, 39(5):761-769. 2009 Alp E, M.Yerer, S.Kocagöz, G.Metan, D.Eşel, Y.Gürsoy, M.Doğanay,
- Bacillus circulans paracardiac infection in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma- A case report. Annals o Microbiology 2008 Gürol Y, Kipritçi Z., Koç Y., Kocagöz S.
- CTX-M-3 Type Beta-Lactamase Producing Shigella sonnei Isolates from Pediatric Bacillary Dysentery. Acikgoz ZC, Koseoglu Eser O, Kocagoz S. Jpn J Infect Dis. 2008 Mar;61(2):135-7
- Carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Turkey with OXA-48-like carbapenemases and outer membrane protein loss. ar 11,2008 Gülmez D, Woodford N, Palepou MF, Mushtaq S, Metan S, Metan G, Yakupogullari Y, Kocagoz S, Uzun O, Hascelik G, Livermore DM. Int J Antimicrob Agents.M
- Comparison of the efficacy of two new disinfectants with other disinfectants. Gürol Y, S. Kocagoz. Türkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2008;28:128-132
- CTX-M-3 type extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Morganella morganii: first description of an isolate from Turkey. Metan G, Gulmez D, Eser Ok, Kocagoz S, Sardan YC, Hascelik G. Int J Antimicrob Agents .30(4):368-70, Oct 2007
- Investigation of genotypic and phenotypic characteristics in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium roots. Müzeyyen M. Torun, Serdar M Altınkum, Hrisi Bahar, Sesin Kocagöz, Pınar Biçer,Mehmet Demirci. Turkish Microbiol Cem. 2005;35:153
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS. S. Kocacagöz.Actual Medicine 2003, 11(12):68-76
- DIO-Salmonella selective medium, a novel medium for specific isolation of Salmonella spp. Kocagoz S, F. Budak, F. Kirca, D. Gur, T. Kocagoz. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2003,9(1:214
- Diseases caused by intestinal parasites S.Kocagöz.Actual Medicine,2002,10(2):74-80
- An evaluation of antimicrobial resistance of Gram-negative isolates in intensive care units (ICU). Kocagöz S, B. Altun, Y. Cetinkaya, D. Gur, Ö. Uzun, M: Akova, S. Unal. Clinical Microbiology and Infection.1999;5 S3:362
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Kocagöz's specialty?
Dr. Kocagöz is a specialist in Clinical Laboratory 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. Kocagöz practise at?
Dr. Kocagöz sees patients at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Kocagöz?
Consultations with Dr. Kocagöz 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. Kocagöz?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Kocagöz 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. Kocagöz?
Yes. Dr. Kocagöz 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. Kocagöz have?
Dr. Kocagöz has around 41 years of professional experience in Clinical Laboratory. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Kocagöz?
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. Kocagöz?
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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