Kadir Özyılmaz, MD

Kadir Özyılmaz, MD is an anesthesiology specialist practicing in the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit of Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) in İzmir, Turkey. His work centers on anesthesiology and reanimation, with particular professional interests in palliative care and advanced life support. He has more than 23 years of experience in medicine and works as part of a multidisciplinary team that supports patients before, during and after procedures.

Dr. Özyılmaz graduated from Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He then completed his specialty training in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Zonguldak Karaelmas University Faculty of Medicine, finishing in 2010. In 2026 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where he continues his clinical work in anesthesiology and reanimation.

Clinical focus

Anesthesiology and reanimation covers the assessment of patients before a procedure, the planning and administration of anesthesia, monitoring during the procedure, and care in the recovery period. As an anesthesiology specialist, Dr. Özyılmaz is involved in evaluating each patient’s overall health, existing medical conditions and current medications so that an anesthesia plan can be prepared that reflects the individual situation. The choice of anesthetic approach depends on the type of procedure, the patient’s condition and the judgment of the treating team, and it is discussed with the patient beforehand.

Two further areas form part of his professional interests. Advanced life support refers to the structured measures used in critical situations, such as cardiac or respiratory emergencies, to stabilize a patient and support vital functions. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort for patients with serious or advanced illness, alongside or instead of treatments aimed at the disease itself. In both areas, care is planned in coordination with the other physicians involved and adapted to the patient’s clinical needs and wishes.

How Dr. Özyılmaz works with international patients

Dr. Özyılmaz speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The international patient team coordinates the collection of prior medical documents before a visit, including imaging reports such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and it arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s medical history and current symptoms, a review of existing 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 before traveling. Any recommendations following a consultation depend on the individual findings and on the assessment of the treating team, and they may change as further information becomes available.