Bahar Anayurdu, MD

Bahar Anayurdu, MD is a radiology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the hospital’s Radiology unit. Her practice is centered on diagnostic imaging and radiologic image interpretation, and she contributes to the imaging services that support diagnosis and treatment planning for patients seen by other departments of the hospital. She has more than 25 years in medicine.

Dr. Anayurdu graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. She then completed her specialty training in radiology at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, finishing in 2006. From 2006 to 2008 she worked in the VKV American Hospital Department of Radiology. In 2008 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she has continued her work as a radiologist since that time.

Clinical focus

Dr. Anayurdu’s clinical work falls within two closely related areas: diagnostic imaging and radiologic image interpretation. As a radiologist, her role is to evaluate the images produced by imaging examinations and to prepare a written report describing the findings. These reports are used by referring physicians, who combine them with the patient’s history, examination findings and laboratory results in order to reach a diagnosis or to decide on further steps. Radiology in this sense is a supporting discipline: the radiologist’s interpretation informs the clinical decision, but the decision itself is made together with the treating team.

Imaging findings are read in context. Where earlier examinations are available, comparison with previous images can help to determine whether a finding is new, stable or changing, which is why prior imaging is regularly requested before or alongside a new examination. Descriptions of specific imaging methods, such as coronary CT angiography and PET-CT imaging, can be found on the linked pages; whether a particular examination is appropriate for an individual patient is a matter for the referring physician to determine based on the clinical question.

How Dr. Anayurdu works with international patients

Dr. Anayurdu 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 — for example MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries — and arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. Because radiology is largely concerned with the review of existing and new images, providing complete prior imaging together with the written reports is particularly useful. 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. Video consultation is available for international patients and can be used, for instance, to discuss previously acquired images before deciding whether a visit in person is needed.