Radiology Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım
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Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a radiologist at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, working in Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and Interventional Neuroradiology. He focuses on interventional radiology procedures, transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and interventional neuroradiology, providing image-guided evaluation and treatment planning.
About Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a radiologist with a professional focus on interventional radiology, transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and interventional neuroradiology. His work involves image-guided diagnostic and treatment approaches within radiology.
He graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and completed radiology training at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He became an Assistant Associate Professor and Associate Professor in 2011, and was awarded the title of Professor in 2016. His career includes Başkent University Konya Application and Research Center and Acıbadem Healthcare Services from 2025.
At Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, Prof. Dr. Yıldırım sees patients through the Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and Interventional Neuroradiology units. International patients can expect a consultation focused on reviewing imaging, discussing appropriate image-guided options, and receiving clear information about the planned radiological care process.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Interventional Neuroradiology
Education
- 2016Professorlük
- 2011Associate Professorlik
- 2011Assistant Associate Professor
- 2003Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Radiology
- 1999İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- Başkent University Konya Practice and Research Center / Prof. Dr.
Selected Publications
- Effects of the Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment Method on Coil Packing Density and Its Relationship with the Ostium Area. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2022 Jun;33(6):631-638. Kesim Ç, Özcan ÜC, Yildirim E.
- The Number of Patients Diagnosed with Brain Death and Organ Donation Rates at the Baskent University Konya Hospital: 6-Year Experience. M.Exp Clin Transplant. 2020 Jan;18(Suppl 1):60-63. Karagülle E, Türk E, Yıldırım E, Erdoğan H, Karakoç F, Kırnap M Haberal
- Higher dose intra-arterial milrinone and intra-arterial combined milrinone-nimodipine infusion as a rescue therapy for refractory cerebral vasospasm. Interv Neuroradiol. 2017 Dec;23(6):636-643. Duman E, Karakoç F, Pinar HU, Dogan R, Firat A, Yildirim E.
- Percutaneous Placement of Pancreatico-biliary Drainage Catheter for the Treatment of Complicated Pancreatic Anastomotic Leakage: an Alternative Treatment Option Option. ndian J Surg. 2016 Oct;78(5):422-424. Duman E, Yildirim E.
- Predisposing factors in posterior circulation infarcts: a vascular morphological assessment Neuroradiology. 2015 Feb 10 Coban G, Cifci E, Yildirim E, Agildere AM.
- Effect of topical tetracycline on seroma formation in the Lichtenstein technique: a prospective randomized study Int Surg. 2014 Mar-Apr;99(2):147-52. Turk E, Karagulle E, Coban G, Yildirim E, Moray G.
- CT-guided cutting needle lung biopsy using modified coaxial technique: factors effecting risk of complications. Eur J Radiol. 2009 Apr;70(1):57-60. Yildirim E, Kirbas I, Harman A, Ozyer U, Tore HG, Aytekin C, Boyvat F.
- Alvarado scores and pain onset in relation to multislice CT findings in acute appendicitis Diagn Interv Radiol. 2008 Mar;14(1):14-8. Yildirim E, Karagülle E, Kirbaş I, Türk E, Hasdogan B, Tekşam M, Coskun M.
- The effect of hypertension on the apparent diffusion coefficient values of kidneys Diagn Diagn Interv Radiol. 2008 Mar;14(1):9-13. Yildirim E, Gullu H, Caliskan M, Karadeli E, Kirbas I, Müderrisoglu H.
- Diffusion-weighted MR imaging of kidneys in renal artery stenosis. Eur J Radiol. 2008 Jan;65(1):148-53. Yildirim E, Kirbas I, Teksam M, Karadeli E, Gullu H, Ozer I.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“Years of worry ended once I came here for my sedation during my procedure. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım kept me informed and reassured throughout.”
“My experience with close monitoring in intensive care here restored my faith in medical care. Dr. Yıldırım is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”
“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my imaging review here. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım took the time to review my full history before recommending anything. The whole experience was organised and reassuring.”