Prof. Kenan Hızel, MD

Prof. Kenan Hızel, MD is a specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology at Acibadem Kent Hospital in Izmir, where he practices in the Infectious Diseases Department. He has more than 37 years in medicine. His professional interests include infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, viral hepatitis and infections affecting older adults.

Dr. Hızel graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He then completed his specialty training in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. His career has included work as a general physician at Kahramanmaraş Göksun Devlet Hospital and a period at the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. In 2023 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. He is a member of the Viral Hepatitle Savaşım Association and the Turkish Geriatrics Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Hızel’s clinical work covers the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in adults. This includes evaluating patients with suspected or confirmed infections, interpreting laboratory and microbiological findings, and planning treatment according to the identified cause. His background in clinical microbiology supports this work, as identifying the responsible organism and its characteristics often guides the choice and duration of therapy. Where needed, findings are discussed with colleagues from other departments of the hospital.

Viral hepatitis is one of his particular areas of interest. Patients with hepatitis may be evaluated through a review of their history, blood tests and any previous results in order to establish the type and stage of the infection and to discuss monitoring or treatment where appropriate. Further information is available on the hepatitis treatment page. Dr. Hızel also has an interest in geriatric infections, meaning infections affecting older adults. In this group, symptoms can be less typical, and other medical conditions and existing medications frequently need to be taken into account, so the assessment and treatment plan are adapted accordingly.

How Dr. Hızel works with international patients

Dr. Hızel 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, MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, 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 test results, imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or as a follow-up after a visit, and the suitability of this format depends on the individual case and the information already available.