Radiology · Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, MD
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Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, MD is a radiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, with a focus on interventional radiology, transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and interventional neuroradiology. He completed radiology training at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, has more than 27 years of experience in medicine, and consults with patients in Turkish and English.
Accepting international patientsAbout Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, MD
Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, MD is a radiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where he works within the Radiology unit. His professional focus lies in interventional radiology, transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and interventional neuroradiology. His work involves image-guided diagnostic and treatment approaches within radiology, and he has more than 27 years of experience in medicine.
Dr. Yıldırım graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and completed his 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. Before joining Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025, he served as a Professor at Başkent University Konya Practice and Research Center. He speaks Turkish and English.
Clinical focus
Dr. Yıldırım’s clinical work centers on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. Within interventional radiology, this includes transarterial radioembolization (TARE), a catheter-based treatment delivered through the arteries under imaging guidance. Within interventional neuroradiology, his work concerns image-guided procedures involving the blood vessels of the brain. Whether any such procedure is suitable depends on the individual patient’s imaging findings, overall condition, and evaluation by the treating team.
His published work reflects these areas. Selected publications include a study on the effects of cerebral aneurysm treatment method on coil packing density and its relationship with the ostium area in J Vasc Interv Radiol (2022), a report on higher-dose intra-arterial milrinone and combined milrinone-nimodipine infusion as rescue therapy for refractory cerebral vasospasm in Interv Neuroradiol (2017), and a study of percutaneous placement of a pancreatico-biliary drainage catheter for complicated pancreatic anastomotic leakage in Indian J Surg (2016). Earlier publications address CT-guided cutting needle lung biopsy using a modified coaxial technique, vascular morphological factors in posterior circulation infarcts, multislice CT findings in acute appendicitis, and diffusion-weighted MR imaging of the kidneys in renal artery stenosis and hypertension.
How Dr. Yıldırım works with international patients
Dr. Yıldırım consults in Turkish and English. The international patient team at Acibadem coordinates the transfer of medical reports and imaging, arranges appointments, and helps organize the care process before and during a hospital visit. A first consultation typically involves a review of existing imaging and clinical records, a discussion of whether an image-guided option is appropriate for the individual case, and clear information about the planned radiological care process, including its steps and follow-up. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case with Dr. Yıldırım before traveling.
What Dr. Yıldırım treats and performs
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Areas of practiceRadiologyInterventional radiologyInterventional neuroradiology
Procedures performed
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2016Professorlük
- 2011Associate Professorlik
- 2011Assistant Associate Professor
- 2003Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Radiology
- 1999İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2025Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- Başkent University Konya Practice and Research Center / Prof. Dr.
Selected publications
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.
