Gülşah Kızıl, Child Development Specialist

Gülşah Kızıl is a podologist working in Podiatry & Foot Health at Acibadem Bağdat Outpatient Clinic in İstanbul. Her practice is centered on medical foot care and on the care of common skin and nail problems of the feet, including calluses, cracked heels, and thickened or deformed nails. She also provides foot care adapted to particular circumstances, such as pregnancy and the summer months.

Gülşah Kızıl graduated from Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University in 2024. In 2025 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she sees patients in an outpatient setting. Her work is carried out in a clinical environment, and where a foot problem appears to be linked to a wider medical condition, her role is to provide podiatric care within the overall treatment the patient is receiving.

Clinical focus

The listed areas of expertise of Gülşah Kızıl relate mainly to the skin and nails of the feet. Callus care addresses areas of hardened skin that form in response to pressure or friction. Cracked heel care concerns dry, fissured skin on the heel, which can be uncomfortable and, in some people, may be associated with other health factors. Thickened nail care and deformed nail care deal with toenails that have become thick, misshapen, or difficult to manage, so that they can be reduced and maintained safely. Medical foot care is a broader approach in which the condition of the skin, nails, and general foot health is assessed and cared for in a clinical setting, with attention to any medical conditions the patient may have.

Two further areas are defined by the patient’s situation rather than by a single condition. Foot care during pregnancy takes into account the changes that can affect the feet in this period and the need for a cautious approach to any intervention. Summer foot care concerns the care of the feet at a time of year when open footwear, heat, and increased activity can affect the skin and nails. In each case, the care provided is planned according to the individual’s foot health and any related medical conditions, and patients are advised on how to maintain their feet between visits.

How Gülşah Kızıl works with international patients

Gülşah Kızıl speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and, where relevant, imaging, such as laboratory results, discharge summaries, or earlier notes from foot care or dermatology consultations, and arranges the appointment and the clinic visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of any previous treatments and existing reports, a clinical examination of the feet, and a discussion of the care options that may be appropriate. Video consultation is available for international patients, which makes it possible to discuss a foot concern with Gülşah Kızıl before deciding whether to travel, while recognising that hands-on podiatric care itself is provided in person at the clinic.