Anesthesiology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun is an anesthesiology specialist at International Hospital, working in the Anesthesiology Unit. She provides anesthesia care for patients undergoing procedures and has training in anesthesiology and reanimation. Her career includes experience at Acıbadem Healthcare Services, Başkent University, and state hospital settings.
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun is an anesthesiology specialist at International Hospital, providing anesthesia care within the Anesthesiology Unit. Her clinical work focuses on supporting patients before, during and after procedures requiring anesthesia.
She graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and completed her specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. Her career has included roles at Boğazlıyan State Hospital, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center, and Acıbadem Healthcare Services from 2015.
International patients can expect a structured anesthesiology assessment and coordinated care with their treatment team. Dr. Altun’s background in anesthesiology and reanimation supports individualized planning around each patient’s procedure and clinical needs.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2010Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- 2001Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2015Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2012Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation İstanbul Health Practice and Research Center
- 2010–2012Boğazlıyan Devlet Hospital
- 2003–2005Çapa Kızılay Blood Center / Team Doctor
Selected Publications
- The effect of modified ultrafiltration duration on pulmonary functions and hemodynamics in newborns and infants following arterial switch operation Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2014 Sep;15(7):600-7. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000000178 Türköz A, Tunçay E, Balci ŞT, Can MG, Altun D, Türköz R, Ündar A.
- Selective cerebral perfusion with aortic cannulation and short-term hypothermic circulatory arrest in aortic arch reconstruction. Perfusion. 2013 Jul;17.(DOI:10.1177/0267659113496581) Turkoz R., Sarıtas B., Ozker E., Vuran C., Yoruker U., Balcı S., Altun D., Turkoz A.
- Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis in an Infant Operated for Aortic Interruption: A Case Report Journal of Chest Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care. 15.07.2013 Altun D., Ö. Çınar, Balcı S., E. Özker, B. Sarıtaş, Ayabakan C., R. Türköz, A. Türköz.
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Intrathecal Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine in Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2013 Altun D., Güray D., Çetingök H., Kucur E., Eren G., Çukurova Z.
- Comparison of the effects of monitoring renal function with RIFLE and AKIN Scores on mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit patients Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2013;9:69-72 Kücür T. E., Demir G., Duman E., Altun D., Çetingök H., Hergünsel O., Çukurova Z.
- An Alternative Treatment In Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis In Pregnancy J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2012 Apr-Jun; 28(2): 252-254. (DOI:10.4103/0970-9185.94913) Altun D., Eren G., Çukurova Z., Hergünsel O., Yaşar L.
- A New Supportive Therapy Applied To Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2012;32(1):294-300. Çukurova Z., Eren G., Hergünsel O., Altun D., Kuşku A., Çetingök H., Polat Y., Zeydan A., Durdu B., Akgül A.
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange In An Uncommon Disease:Stiff-Person Syndrome. Turkiye Klinikleri J MedSCI 2012;32(6):1762-5 (DOI:10.5336/meddci.2011-24476) Hergünsel O., Altun D., Çukurova Z., Eren G., Yayla V.
- Can Propofol Injection Pain Be Prevented? Bakirkoy Medical Journal. 2012;8:159-165. Çetingök H., Aruğaslan G., Altun D., Balkan B., Çukurova Z., Hergünsel O.
- Comparison of the effects of crystalloids and colloids on hemodynamics in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery using a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor (Flotrac-Vigileo) Bakirkoy Medical Journal 2012;8:126-135
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What patients say about Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Altun
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“The care I received for my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Altun made a stressful situation feel completely manageable. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“Years of worry ended once I came here for my emergency assessment. I cannot thank Dr. Altunköse enough for the skill and kindness shown. The whole experience was organised and reassuring.”
“I had been worried for months, but my thyroid surgery was sorted out quickly and clearly. Dr. Altunkaya is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage.”
“Thanks to the team here, my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment could not have gone better. The expertise of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altun put my mind completely at ease.”