Elif Demir, MD

Elif Demir, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, where she works within the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. Her subspecialty interests are menopause and endometriosis treatment, and she has spent more than 24 years in medicine caring for women across different stages of reproductive and post-reproductive life.

Dr. Demir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She completed her specialty training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital in 2008. From 2008 to 2010 she worked as a Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist at Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology and Obstetrics Training and Research Hospital, and from 2010 to 2011 she held the same role at Kayseri Pınarbaşı State Hospital. In 2011 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. She is a member of the Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM), the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association (TJOD) and the Gynecological Endoscopy Association.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Demir’s practice is the evaluation and management of endometriosis, including endometrioma, and of painful intercourse (dyspareunia), which may be related to endometriosis or to other gynecological causes. She also sees women with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility, where assessment typically begins with a careful history, a clinical examination and a review of any previous investigations before options are discussed.

Her work further covers menopause and the symptoms and health considerations that accompany it, as well as HPV, sexually transmitted infections and cervical cancer. Ectopic pregnancy is another condition within her area of expertise. In each of these areas, the appropriate approach depends on the individual patient’s findings, history and preferences, and Dr. Demir discusses the available options with the patient after the initial evaluation.

How Dr. Demir works with international patients

Dr. Demir 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, arranges appointments and organises 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 options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Demir before traveling or as part of follow-up.