Dr. Birgül Karakoç

Dr. Birgül Karakoç is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in Istanbul, where she practices within the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. She has more than 32 years in medicine. Dr. Karakoç graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1999.

Her professional experience includes a series of hospital appointments in Istanbul. From 2000 to 2006 she worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital, followed by a position at Anadolu Health Center Johns Hopkins from 2006 to 2007 in the same role. In 2007 she worked with Acıbadem Healthcare Services, and from 2007 to 2010 she was an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Between 2010 and 2017 she served as an Obstetrics – Gynecology and IVF Specialist at Kadıköy Şifa Health Group Ataşehir Hospital. Dr. Karakoç is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association, the Turkish Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Association, the Turkish Gynecological Endoscopy Association, the Reproductive Medicine Association, the Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Perinatology Association Fetal Medicine Association, TSRM, and the Society of European Robotic Gynecological Surgery.

Clinical focus

Dr. Karakoç’s clinical interests center on urogynecology, including urinary incontinence and bladder health. She also sees women with menopause-related concerns and offers treatment of sexual dysfunction. Another area of her practice is endometriosis treatment.

In the field of reproductive health, her areas of expertise include egg freezing and the assessment of low ovarian reserve (AMH). The suitability of any particular approach depends on the individual patient’s history, findings and goals, and is determined after clinical evaluation.

How Dr. Karakoç works with international patients

Dr. Karakoç consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the 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 symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Karakoç before traveling or as a follow-up.