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Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu Anesthesiology

Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu

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Anesthesiology

Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu

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42+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultation
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Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu
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About Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu

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Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu is an Anesthesiology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 42+ years of experience.

He manages general, regional, epidural, and total intravenous anesthesia, endotracheal intubation and extubation, intravenous patient-controlled analgesia, perioperative anesthesia care, critical care management, postoperative pain, and conditions such as increased intracranial pressure, dextran-induced anaphylactic reaction, fat embolism syndrome, and tourniquet ischemia-related metabolic acidosis. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.

M.D. Kutay Çolakoğlu is a board-certified anesthesiologist and intensivist with a long-standing clinical career. He completed his Anesthesiology and Reanimation training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1984. Since 2007 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides perioperative anesthesia care and manages critical care patients.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the European Society for Regional Anesthesia, the Association of Regional Anesthesia, the Turkish Society of Anesthesia and Reanimation, and the Intensive Care Association. His memberships reflect a commitment to advancing regional anesthesia techniques and high standards in anesthesia and intensive care.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

General anesthesiaRegional anesthesiaEpidural anesthesiaTotal intravenous anesthesiaEndotracheal intubationEndotracheal extubationIntravenous patient-controlled analgesiaPerioperative anesthesia careCritical care managementPostoperative painIncreased intracranial pressureDextran-induced anaphylactic reactionFat embolism syndromeTourniquet ischemia-related metabolic acidosis
Background

Education

  • 1984Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation
  • 1978–1984Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1970–1978Private German High School
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2007Acibadem Health Group
  • 2003–2004Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Department of Pain
  • 1992–1997Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic / Chief Assistant
  • 1990University of Ulm Faculty of Medicine / Clinic of Anesthesiology
  • 1987–1991Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic
  • 1984–1987Yazıbasi Health Center / General Practitioner
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • European Society for Regional Anesthesia
  • Association of Regional Anesthesia
  • Turkish Society of Anesthesia and Reanimation
  • Intensive Care Association
Research

Selected Publications

  • Skin avulsion injury during endotracheal tube extubation-case report of an unusual complication. Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:12 Berkhan Yilmaz , Kutay Colakoglu , Raffi Gurunluoglu.
  • Intravenous P.C.A. with Tramadol, Pethidine, Morphine and Fentanyl For Postoperative Pain Analgesic Digest,vol2,1997 S.Özyalçın, A.Yücel, K.Çolakoğlu, S.Erdine
  • Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol in laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases. Goztepe Medical Journal 1995; 10: 71-2. S. Colakoglu, S. K. Colakoglu, E. Bombaci, G. Kaya, N. Aydin
  • Geriatric Anesthesia. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1995; 35: 119-20. S. Colakoglu, S. K. Colakoglu, G. Doğramacı
  • Comparison of general anesthesia with midazolam-fentanyl and midazolam-ketamine in terms of recovery period. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1994; 34: 203-4. S. Colakoglu, S. K. Colakoglu, E. Bombaci, O. Ekinci, H. Pamuk, N. Aydin
  • Dextran-induced anaphylactic reaction. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1992; 32: 203-4. O. Ekinci, S. Colakoglu, S. K. Colakoglu, S. Atalay, N. Aydin, G. Kaya
  • Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intensive Care Principles Haydarpasa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 32:156:158,1992 S.K.Colakoglu
  • Effects of epidural anesthesia and general anesthesia on neonatal blood gases and APGAR score in elective cesarean section operations. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1991; 31: 111-5. S. K. Colakoglu, S. Colakoglu, N. Aydin
  • Postoperative cardiac arrest due to hyperpotassemia. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1991; 31: 216-7. S. Colakoglu, S. K. Colakoglu, A. Boz, N. Aydin, N. A. Senel
  • Ototransfusion in Elective Surgical cases Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 30:129:134,1990 N.A.Şenel, K.Çolakoğlu, F.Çelebi, A.Hacıpaşaoğlu
  • Fat Embolism Syndrome Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 29:19 – 26,1989 D.Tiniç, K.Çolakoğlu, A.Apan, M.Hepdokuyucu, N.Tunçer
  • Muscle metabolic changes and metabolic acidosis during and after tourniquet ischemia. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1989; 29: 19-26. D. Tiniç, K. Çolakoğlu, S. Çolakoğlu, N. Tunçer, S. Cüngül
  • Patient Lying on the Operating Table and its Harms Türkiye Hastane Tıp Dergisi, 2:133 -143, 1988 D.Tiniç, N.Aydın, K.Çolakoğlu
  • Intubation Complications Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 27:265 ? 272, 1987 N.Aydın, D.Tiniç, K.Çolakoğlu
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Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu is a specialist in Anesthesiology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
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Yes. Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu have?
Dr. Kutay Çolakoğlu has around 42 years of professional experience in Anesthesiology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
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“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my pre-operative anaesthetic assessment here. Dr. Çolakoğlu was calm, precise and deeply reassuring. I felt looked after at every turn.”

Yousef T. · Saudi Arabia May 2026
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“I travelled from abroad for vision correction and the whole experience was seamless. Dr. Çolakoğlu was thorough, professional and genuinely caring. The facilities were spotless and modern.”

Hamad I. · Kuwait January 2026
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