Civan Kalafat, MD

Civan Kalafat, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul. She has more than 37 years in medicine and sees women for a range of gynecological and obstetric concerns, with a particular focus on menopause and endometriosis treatment.

Dr. Kalafat graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed her specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 1996. Her professional experience spans several private hospitals and medical centers. She worked at Özel Haznedar Hospital in 1999, at Özel Hospitalyum Hospital Bahçelievler from 2001 to 2010, at Özel Ethica Medical Center Bakırköy from 2011 to 2012, at Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2012, at Özel İstanbul Hospital from 2012 to 2013, at Özel Vital Hospital Bahçelievler from 2013 to 2015, at Özel Bahçeşehir Medical Center from 2015 to 2016 and at Özel Aile Hospital from 2016 to 2023. She is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and of ENKA Spor Klubü.

Clinical focus

Dr. Kalafat’s clinical work covers both gynecology and obstetrics. In gynecology, she assesses and treats menopause-related symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), HPV and polycystic ovary syndrome. Endometriosis treatment is one of her subspecialty areas, and she evaluates patients whose pelvic pain or other symptoms may be related to this condition. Surgical procedures within her scope include hysterectomy and genital aesthetic procedures. In obstetrics, she manages ectopic pregnancy and provides care for delivery, including epidural delivery and cesarean delivery.

Because conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and menopause can affect several aspects of a woman’s health, the assessment usually takes into account the patient’s symptoms, examination findings, imaging and any previous treatment before options are discussed. The suitability of any particular treatment or procedure is decided on an individual basis after this review.

How Dr. Kalafat works with international patients

Dr. Kalafat 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, such as ultrasound or MRI 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 possible options. For international patients who wish to talk through their situation before traveling, video consultation is available.