Fulya Coşan, MD

Fulya Coşan, MD is an anesthesiologist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit. Her clinical practice covers anesthesiology and reanimation for patients undergoing medical and surgical procedures, with a focus on perioperative anesthesia management and patient monitoring before, during, and after planned interventions.

Dr. Coşan completed her secondary education at Çamlıca Kız High School in 1988 and graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1994. She carried out her compulsory service at Bilecik Pazaryeri Central Health Center between 1994 and 1995. In 2001, she completed her specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Her subsequent career included positions at Özel Üsküdar Hospital from 2002 to 2003 and at Özel Alman Hospital from 2003 to 2014. In 2015, she worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in the same year. Dr. Coşan is a member of the Turkish Anesthesia and Reanimation Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Coşan’s work centers on anesthesiology and reanimation. In the field of perioperative anesthesia management, this involves assessing the patient before a procedure, planning the anesthetic approach in coordination with the treating surgical or medical team, administering and adjusting anesthesia during the procedure, and following the patient in the recovery phase. The choice of anesthetic method depends on the type of procedure, the patient’s general health, existing medical conditions, and current medications, and is discussed with the patient beforehand.

Patient monitoring is a core part of this practice. Throughout a procedure, vital functions are observed and recorded so that changes can be recognized and addressed in a timely manner. Reanimation refers to the support of vital functions when they are compromised, and forms part of the training and responsibilities of anesthesiology and reanimation specialists. Dr. Coşan works as part of the wider clinical team, and the anesthesia plan for each patient is prepared on an individual basis.

How Dr. Coşan works with international patients

Dr. Coşan speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. For international patients, the Acibadem 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. For patients scheduled for a procedure, the anesthesiology assessment typically covers the patient’s medical history and current symptoms, a review of existing test results and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the anesthetic options and what to expect before and after the procedure. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling.