Hacer Dönmez, MD

Hacer Dönmez, MD is a specialist in Internal Medicine at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where she works in the Internal Medicine unit. With more than 30 years in medicine, she sees adult patients with a broad range of general medical concerns, including chronic diseases, anemia, and edema, as well as patients who need ongoing medical treatment for long-term conditions. Her approach is focused on evaluating a patient’s overall health needs rather than a single complaint in isolation.

Dr. Dönmez graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the same faculty in 2004. Between 2004 and 2006 she worked in the oncology department of Anadolu Health Center. In 2006 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she has continued her clinical work since. She is a member of the Internal Medicine Association.

Clinical focus

Internal Medicine covers the diagnosis and non-surgical management of medical conditions in adults. Dr. Dönmez’s clinical interests include chronic diseases, which often call for regular follow-up, adjustment of medication, and coordination between different aspects of a patient’s care. She also evaluates and manages anemia, a condition that may have a number of underlying causes and is usually investigated through a clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory testing before a treatment plan is discussed with the patient.

Edema, or fluid retention that causes swelling, is another area of her practice. Because swelling can result from several different medical conditions, assessment typically involves looking for the underlying cause rather than addressing the symptom alone. Across these areas, her work centers on medical treatments, meaning the non-surgical management of illness through medication, monitoring, and general advice tailored to the individual patient’s circumstances and existing conditions.

How Dr. Dönmez works with international patients

Dr. Dönmez consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as laboratory and pathology results, ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, operative notes, and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing test results, imaging, and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation or existing reports with Dr. Dönmez before deciding whether to travel to İstanbul.