Prof. Elif Akpek is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation with a strong clinical and academic background. She completed her medical education and specialization at Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, attaining professorship in 2011. Since 2009 she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she contributes to patient care, teaching, and departmental leadership. Her professional interests include cardiothoracic anesthesiology and transplantation, and she is actively involved in resuscitation and perioperative medicine. She maintains memberships in several national and international professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, the Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists (EACTA), The Transplantation Society, the Resuscitation Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. These affiliations reflect her commitment to best practices, ongoing education, and collaboration in anesthesiology and critical care.
Education
- 2011 Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation / Professor
- 2003 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation / Associate Professor
- 1997 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- 1991 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2009 Acibadem Health Group
- 2009 Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty Member
- 1997 – 2009 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty Member
- 2003 – 2004 Texas Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Fellowship
- 1997 – 1999 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Residency
- 1992 – 1997 Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Research Assistant
- 1991 – 1992 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Research Assistant
Memberships
- Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists
- European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists (EACTA)
- The Transplantation Society
- Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Resuscitation Association
- Turkish Medical Association
Publications
- Anesthesia during non-cardiac surgical procedures in children with congenital heart disease.
Akpek EA. Acıbadem University Journal of Health Sciences 2010; 1 (4): 57-61 - Vascular catheterization is difficult in infants with Down syndrome.
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2009; 53: 98-100 Sulemanji D, Donmez A, Akpek EA, Alıç Y. - ABO-Incompatible Blood Transfusion and Invasive Therapeutic Approaches During Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report.
Anesthesia and Analgesia 2008 107 (4): 1185-87 Alıç Y, Akpek EA, Donmez A, Ozkan S, Yener G, Aslamaci S. - Anesthetic experience with octogenarians undergoing cardiac surgery (letter).
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2008; 22 (4): 647-8 Akpek EA, Camkiran A, Sezgin A. - Brachial artery catheterization in congenital heart surgery (letter).
Pediatric Anesthesia 2008; 18 (9): 895-6 Akpek EA, Donmez A. - Malposition of subclavian vein catheter due to undiagnosed persistent superior vena cava during pediatric cardiac surgery.
Akpek EA, Pirat A, Varan B, Mercan Ş. Pediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 1265-6 - Regional anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing carotid surgery: Report of a case series.
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2008; 12 (1): 29-32 Aslım E, Akay T, Candan S, Ozkan S, Akpek E, Gültekin B. - Malposition of subclavian vein catheter due to undiagnosed persistent superior vena cava during pediatric cardiac surgery.
Pediatric Anaesthesia 2008; 18: 1265-6 Akpek EA, Pirat A, Varan B, Mercan Ş. - Our experience in cardiac transplantation in Baskent University.
Transplantation Proceedings 2006; 38: 633-5 . Sezgin A, Gültekin B, Özkan S, Akay T, Uğuz E, Tokalak I, Akpek E, Donmez A, Muderrisoglu H, Aslamaci S.
