İzlem Kıran, MD

İzlem Kıran, MD is a radiologist practicing in the Radiology unit at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital in İstanbul. Her subspecialty is Interventional Radiology, and her clinical work covers diagnostic imaging with a particular interest in breast diseases. Dr. Kıran has more than 17 years of experience in medicine, spanning primary care, training and research hospitals, a university radiology department and a state hospital before joining her current institution.

She graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and completed her specialty training in radiology at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2018 she obtained the European Board of Radiology qualification. Her professional career began in 2009 at İstanbul Bahçelievler Erzurumlu İbrahim Hakkı Health Center, followed by positions at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2009–2012), Eskişehir Osmangazi University Department of Radiology (2012–2014) and Osmaniye Devlet Hospital (2014–2016). She has worked within Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2016. Dr. Kıran is a member of the Turkish Radiology Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Kıran’s diagnostic practice centers on the imaging methods listed in her areas of expertise: mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound imaging. She has a specific interest in breast diseases, where mammography, ultrasound and MRI are commonly used, alone or in combination, to characterize findings and to support the decisions of the treating physician. The choice of imaging method depends on the clinical question, the patient’s history and any previous examinations, and is agreed together with the referring clinician.

Her subspecialty of Interventional Radiology involves image-guided procedures that use ultrasound, CT or other imaging to direct instruments to a target area. Whether an interventional approach is appropriate is assessed on an individual basis, taking into account the clinical indication, the findings on existing imaging and the patient’s overall condition. Dr. Kıran’s reports and recommendations are intended to complement, not replace, the evaluation of the patient’s treating specialists.

How Dr. Kıran works with international patients

Dr. Kıran consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged when another language is needed. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as 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 where relevant, and a discussion of the imaging or interventional options that may be considered. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case or review findings before or instead of traveling.