Dr. Havva Gölalan

Dr. Havva Gölalan is an orthodontist practicing in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Adana Hospital in Adana. Her work centers on orthodontic care, with a focus on the assessment and treatment planning of dental and jaw alignment concerns. She has more than six years of experience in medicine and sees both local and international patients.

Dr. Gölalan graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. She then completed her specialty education in orthodontics at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry in 2025. In 2026 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she continues her orthodontic practice.

Clinical focus

Dr. Gölalan’s clinical practice covers orthodontic assessment and orthodontic treatment planning. An assessment typically involves examining the position of the teeth, how the upper and lower teeth meet, and the relationship between the jaws, alongside any dental imaging that is available. The purpose of this stage is to describe the alignment concern in detail and to identify which aspects can reasonably be addressed with orthodontic treatment.

Her areas of expertise also include dental alignment and jaw alignment. Treatment planning is individualized, taking into account the patient’s age, dental development, existing dental work and personal priorities. Dr. Gölalan discusses the possible approaches, the expected duration of care and the practical considerations that may be relevant for a patient who travels for treatment, so that decisions can be made with a realistic understanding of what orthodontic care involves. Where a concern falls outside the scope of orthodontics, she may recommend evaluation by another dental or medical specialist.

How Dr. Gölalan works with international patients

Dr. Gölalan speaks 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 X-ray and other radiology reports, laboratory results and records of previous dental treatments, and arranges appointments and 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 teeth and jaws, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Gölalan before deciding whether to travel. Follow-up arrangements are discussed individually, since orthodontic treatment usually extends over a period of time and may require repeated visits or coordination with a dentist in the patient’s home country.