Dermatology · Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul Prof. Gamze Erfan, MD
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Gamze Erfan, MD
Prof. Gamze Erfan, MD is a dermatologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, Turkey, specializing in cosmetic dermatology. Her practice covers mole mapping, skin tumor evaluation, pigmentation disorders, vitiligo, birthmarks, psoriasis, skin rejuvenation, botulinum toxin, PRP, fractional laser, and medical peels. She consults in Turkish and English and offers video consultations for international patients.
Accepting international patientsAbout Prof. Gamze Erfan, MD
Prof. Gamze Erfan, MD is a dermatologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where she works in the Dermatology unit. Her practice covers both medical and cosmetic dermatology, with cosmetic dermatology as her subspecialty. She has more than 26 years of experience in medicine and is a member of the Turkish Dermatology Association, the Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association, the European Association of Dermatovenerology, the Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Association, and the TDD Dermoscopy Working Group.
Dr. Erfan graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and completed her specialty training in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2009. She then worked at Kars Devlet Hospital (2009–2010) and Tekirdağ Devlet Hospital (2010) before joining Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine, where she was on staff from 2009 to 2016 and received academic appointments in 2011 and 2015, becoming Associate Professor. In 2013 she was a Research Fellow at the Unitat de Melanoma Clinic Barcelona de Hospital Universitari. She has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2016. Her published work includes studies on vitiligo, psoriasis biomarkers, contact dermatitis patch testing, and cutaneous side effects of selective anti-BRAF therapies.
Clinical focus
Dr. Erfan evaluates and treats a range of skin conditions. Her areas of expertise include mole mapping and treatment, skin tumor evaluation and treatment, and the treatment of pigmentation disorders and birthmarks. She provides vitiligo treatment and psoriasis treatment, and her clinical interests also extend to acne, lichen disorders, warts, and other inflammatory and infectious skin conditions. Monitoring of moles and pigmented lesions is part of her routine practice.
In cosmetic dermatology, her work includes skin rejuvenation and regeneration, botulinum toxin applications, PRP applications, fractional laser treatment, and medical peels. The choice of any procedure follows an individual assessment of the patient’s skin, medical history, and treatment goals, and Dr. Erfan discusses the suitable options, expected course, and possible limitations with each patient before treatment.
How Dr. Erfan works with international patients
Dr. Erfan 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 of the skin, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case with Dr. Erfan before traveling or as a follow-up after treatment.
What Dr. Erfan treats and performs
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Areas of practiceCosmetic dermatology
Conditions treated
- Birthmark treatment
- PRP applications
- Medical peels
- Skin tumor evaluation and treatment
Procedures performed
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2015Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor Doktor
- 2011Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Associate Professor
- 2009Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Dermatology and Venereal Diseases
- 2000İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2016Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2013Unitat de Melanoma Clinic Barcelona de Hospital Universitari, Research Fellow
- 2010Tekirdağ Devlet Hospital
- 2009–2016Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
- 2009–2010Kars Devlet Hospital
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Dermatology Association
- Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association
- European Association of Dermatovenerology
- TDD Dermoscopy Working Group Member
- Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Association
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Development of cutaneous toxicities during selective anti-BRAF therapies: Preventive role of the combination with MEK inhibitors. Acta Derm Venerolog, 2017 Erfan G, Puig S, Carrera C, Arance A, Gaba L, Victoria I, Garcia-Herrera A, Alos L, Malvehy J.
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis due to duloxetine Eur J Dermatol, 2015; 25(2):194-195. Erfan G, Alp R, Albayrak S, Oguz K, Kalayci S, Oznur M, Kulac M.
- Serum YKL-40:a potential biomarker for psoriasis or endothelial dysfunction in psoriasis? Mol Cell Biochem, 2015; 400(1-2):207-212. Erfan G, Guzel S, Alpsoy S, Rifaioglu EN, Albayrak SK, Kucukyalcin V, Topcu B, Kulac M.
- Acitretin-induced spiny follicular hyperkeratosis. Cutan Ocul Toxicol, 2015; 4:1-3. Yanık ME, Erfan G, Albayrak H, Tasolar K, Albayrak S, Gelincik I, Kulac M.
- Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema due to codeine. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2015; 81(4):405-406. Erfan G, Yanik ME, Kaya S, Tasolar K, Oznur M, Kulac M.
- CagA strain of Helicobacter Pylori in recurrent aphtous stomatitis patients without dyspeptic symptoms:response to eradication therapy. Acta Medica Mediterranea 2014; 30:285-289. Erfan G, Mete R, Oran M, Yanık ME, Güneş H, Kaya S, Topçu B.
- Patch test in patients with allergic contact dermatitis: 3-year retrospective results in Tekirdag province. Turkderm 2014 Erfan G, Yanık ME, Kulaç M, Kaya S, Kalaycı S, Taşolar K.
- Distinct temperament and character profiles in first onset vitiligo but not in alopecia areata. J Dermatol 2014; 41(8):709-715. Erfan G, Albayrak Y, Yanık ME, Öksüz O, Taşolar K, Topçu B, Ünsal C.
- Reduced serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with first onset vitiligo. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2014; 10:2361-2367. Yanik ME, Erfan G, Albayrak Y, Aydin M, Kulac M, Kuloglu M.
