Dermatology Prof. Dr. Emel Öztürk Durmaz
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About Prof. Dr. Emel Öztürk Durmaz
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Prof. Dr. Emel Öztürk Durmaz is a dermatologist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 33+ years of experience.
She treats psoriasis and a range of dermatologic conditions including confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, eruptive vellus hair cysts, hereditary total leukonychia, chemical irritant cheilitis, cheilitis glandularis, oral lichen planus, reactive papulotranslucent acrokeratoderma, hereditary punctate keratoderma type I, and Sneddon syndrome. Consultations are available in Turkish and English, and she offers online video consultation.
Prof. Emel Öztürk Durmaz is a Professor of Medicine with a strong background in dermatology. She graduated from Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine in 2010 and has been a valued member of the Acıbadem Health Group since 2008. Her clinical and academic interests center on skin diseases and dermatoimmunology.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Dermatology Association, the Turkish Society of Dermatology and Venereology, the Ankara Skin and Venereal Diseases Association, and the Dermatoimmunology Association. Her affiliations reflect a commitment to advancing dermatologic care, research, and education in Turkey.
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Education
- 2010Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 2004Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1998Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Skin and Venereal Diseases
- 1993Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2008–2009Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
- 2008Acibadem Health Group
- 2004–2008Department of Dermatology, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor
- 2003–2004Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OHIO, U.S.A. Research Fellow
- 1998–2004Department of Dermatology, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor
- 1993–1998Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology / Residency
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Dermatology Association
- Turkish Society of Dermatology and Venereology
- Ankara Skin and Venereal Diseases Association
- Dermatoimmunology Association
Selected Publications
- Intraventricular hemorrhage as an unusual presenting form of Sneddon syndrome. World Neurosurg 2010; 73: 411-3 Bayraklı F, Erkek E, Kürtüncü M, Özgen S.
- Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis: favorable response to low-dose isotretinoin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2009; 23: 1342-3 Erkek E, Ayva S, Atasoy P, Emeksiz MC.
- Eruptive vellus hair cysts. Report of a pediatric case with partial response to calcipotriene therapy. Cutis 2009; 84: 295-8 Erkek E, Kurtipek GS, Duman D, Şanlı C, Erdoğan S.
- Unexpected clinical involvement of hereditary total leuconychia with congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles in three generations. Clin Exp Dermatol 2009; 34: e570-2 Karadeniz N, Erkek E, Taner P.
- Clinicopathologic challenge: Linear brown macules on the chest and arm. Int J Dermatol 2008; 47: 539-41 Erkek E, Bozdogan Ö, Sanli C, Ozuguz P.
- Acute actinic cheilitis-like chemical irritant reaction following accidental contact with ethylene glycol. Favorable response to topical 1% pimecrolimus cream: a case report. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2008; 27: 91-5 Erkek E, Kazkayasi M, Bozdogan Ö.
- Dermal vacuoles in two biopsies of psoriasis. Australas J Dermatol 2008; 49: 245-7 Ayva S, Erkek E, Atasoy P.
- A protuberant nodule under the foot. Arch Dermatol 2008; 144: 547-52 Erkek E, Bozdogan Ö.
- A case of cheilitis glandularis superimposed on oral lichen planus. Successful palliative treatment with topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 21: 999-1000 Erkek E, Şahin S, Kılıç R, Erdoğan S.
- Unilateral transient reactive papulotranslucent acrokeratoderma in a child. Pediatr Dermatol 2007; 24: 564-6 Male E.
- Wood’s light excites white fluorescence of type I hereditary punctate keratoderma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 21: 993-4 Erkek E, Ayva S.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Emel Öztürk Durmaz
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“From the first consultation to discharge, my post-surgery rehabilitation went smoothly. Dr. Durmaz is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage. The nursing staff were attentive and kind throughout.”
“I travelled from abroad for laser skin treatment and the whole experience was seamless. Prof. Dr. Durmaz answered all of my questions with patience. The facilities were spotless and modern.”

