Işıl Avcı, MD

Işıl Avcı, MD is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul. She has more than seven years in medicine, and her work centers on evaluating functional concerns and supporting patients through rehabilitation-focused care. Within this field, her areas of expertise are respiratory therapy, respiratory care and respiratory rehabilitation.

Dr. Avcı graduated from Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University in 2019 and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2022. Her clinical practice is based in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit, where she works as part of the wider rehabilitation team. Her approach is built around a careful assessment of each patient’s functional status, followed by a plan that reflects the individual’s condition, goals and capacity for participation.

Clinical focus

The core of Dr. Avcı’s practice is respiratory rehabilitation. This area of rehabilitation medicine addresses patients whose breathing difficulties limit their day-to-day activity and exercise tolerance. The starting point is a structured evaluation of how the patient’s respiratory status affects function, drawing on the medical history, previous reports and a clinical examination. On this basis, an individualized program is planned and adjusted over time according to how the patient responds.

Her work also covers respiratory therapy and respiratory care, which support patients through different phases of a respiratory condition and its recovery. In practice, this involves working with the patient to understand what is realistic, monitoring progress and coordinating with other members of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team where a broader rehabilitation plan is needed. Dr. Avcı places emphasis on explaining the purpose of each element of the program so that patients understand what they are doing and why. Rehabilitation outcomes vary between individuals, and any expectations are discussed openly during the assessment process.

How Dr. Avcı works with international patients

Dr. Avcı consults in 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 imaging, for example MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, 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 and a discussion of the available options. For patients who would like to discuss their situation before traveling, a video consultation for international patients is available; this allows an initial review of the case, although a clinical examination in person is still required before a rehabilitation plan can be confirmed. International patients can expect a clear assessment of their rehabilitation needs and coordinated care within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team.