Erdal Demirel, MD

Erdal Demirel, MD is an anesthesiology specialist at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, where he works within the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit. His clinical work is centered on palliative care, intensive care treatment and advanced life support. With more than 33 years in medicine, his practice combines the anesthesiology background of his training with the care of patients who need close monitoring and support in the intensive care setting.

Dr. Demirel graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He then completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2023.

Clinical focus

Dr. Demirel’s clinical interests lie in three closely related areas. In intensive care treatment, he is involved in the care of patients whose condition requires continuous monitoring and organ support, including those recovering from major surgery or managing serious acute illness. This work relies on regular clinical assessment, interpretation of monitoring data and laboratory results, and ongoing adjustment of treatment in coordination with the other specialties involved in a patient’s care.

Advanced life support refers to the structured management of patients whose vital functions are acutely threatened, covering airway management, circulatory support and the coordinated steps taken during resuscitation. In palliative care, Dr. Demirel’s focus is on relieving symptoms and supporting comfort for patients with serious or advanced illness. The aims and possible benefits of each of these approaches depend on the individual patient’s diagnosis, overall condition and wishes, and they are discussed with the patient and, where appropriate, with family members before any decision is made.

How Dr. Demirel works with international patients

Dr. Demirel 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 imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options that may be relevant to the patient’s situation. Because intensive care and palliative care often involve patients who cannot travel easily, the involvement of relatives or the referring physician in these discussions can be helpful. Video consultation is available for international patients, which allows an initial review of the medical documentation and a preliminary discussion of the situation before any decision about traveling to Ankara is made. Any assessment given remotely is preliminary, and recommendations may change once the patient has been examined in person and the full clinical picture is available.