Fatma Kutlusoy Güçlü, MD

Fatma Kutlusoy Güçlü, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri, Turkey. She has more than 24 years in medicine and works in the hospital’s Gynecology & Obstetrics unit, where she sees women for obstetric care, including the planning and discussion of birth options, and for the assessment and treatment of gynecological conditions.

Dr. Güçlü graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. She then worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Muş Bulanık State Hospital from 2009 to 2011. From 2012 to 2016 she held a specialist position at Kayseri Özel Ömür Hospital, and from 2012 to 2017 she practised as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Memorial Kayseri Hospital. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2016. Dr. Güçlü is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Tjod Association.

Clinical focus

In obstetrics, Dr. Güçlü’s areas of expertise include epidural birth and water birth. Expectant mothers can discuss these approaches with her, and the suitability of any birth option is considered on an individual basis in light of the pregnancy and the mother’s health. In gynecology, her practice covers human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that may affect menstrual cycles, fertility and other aspects of health. She also performs hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, which is one of several treatment options that may be discussed depending on the diagnosis and the patient’s circumstances.

Dr. Güçlü additionally sees patients with vaginismus, an involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles that can make examination or intercourse painful or difficult, and she offers vaginal tightening and vaginal whitening procedures. Whether any of these treatments is appropriate depends on the individual evaluation, and the possible benefits and limitations are reviewed with the patient before a decision is made.

How Dr. Güçlü works with international patients

Dr. Güçlü consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organises the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Güçlü before deciding whether to travel to Kayseri.