Emin Gökalp Baş, DDS

Emin Gökalp Baş, DDS is a dentist working in Oral & Dental Health at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital and Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul. He practices within the Dental & Oral Health units of both hospitals, where his work centers on assessing and supporting patients’ oral and dental health needs through general and preventive dental care. He has been active in dentistry for more than 53 years.

Dr. Baş completed his secondary education at Haydarpaşa High School in 1973 and graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 1979. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 1991 and has practiced within the group since then. He is a member of the Chamber of Dentists, Büyük Kulüp, Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü and the Haydarpaşa High School Education Foundation. He speaks Turkish and English.

Clinical focus

The practice of Dr. Baş concentrates on two areas listed in his profile: general dental care and preventive dental care. General dental care involves evaluating a patient’s overall oral and dental condition, discussing findings and considering appropriate next steps within the Dental & Oral Health unit. Because dental needs differ from one person to another, the approach taken depends on the individual examination and on the patient’s history.

Preventive dental care is directed at helping patients maintain their oral health over time and at identifying concerns at an early stage, when they may be more straightforward to address. In this part of his work, Dr. Baş assesses the current state of the teeth and surrounding tissues and discusses with the patient how their oral health can be supported. The exact content of any preventive plan is determined case by case after clinical assessment.

How Dr. Baş works with international patients

Dr. Baş consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and dental imaging, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit at either of his two İstanbul locations. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and any previous dental treatment, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options that may be considered. For patients who are unable to travel initially, or who wish to discuss their situation before making arrangements, a video consultation for international patients is available. Any recommendations made remotely are provisional and are confirmed only after an in-person examination.