Assist. Prof. Mehmet Karaarslan is a rheumatologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2001). He completed specialized training in rheumatology and has been a practicing physician since joining Acıbadem Health Group in 2005. With years of clinical experience, he focuses on diagnosing and treating inflammatory and autoimmune musculoskeletal conditions, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life through evidence-based care and individualized treatment plans. He is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Turkish Medical Association, and he maintains a personal interest in aquatic sports as a member of the Heybeliada Water Sports Club. Known for a patient-centered approach, he combines clinical expertise with ongoing professional engagement to stay current in the field.
Education
- 2001 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Rheumatology
- 1994 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine
- 1983 – 1989 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2005 Acibadem Health Group
- 1998 – 2000 University of Vermont Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Fellow
- 1998 – 2000 University of Vermont
- 2000 University of Vermont
- 2000 University of Vermont / Clinical Instructor
- 1996 – 1998 Acibadem Hospital Etiler Polyclinic
- 1990 – 1995 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic / Internal Medicine Assistant
- 1990 – 1995 Sisli Etfal Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic
- 1989 – 1990 Zonguldak Health Affairs Directorate
Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
- Heybeli Ada Water Sports Club
- Turkish Medical Association
Publications
- Is repeat endoscopy a rational approach in patients with gastric ulcer?
Acıbadem University Journal of Health Sciences 2010, Volume 1, Issue 1; 35- 37. ? Saruc M, Boler D, Karaarslan M, Ince U, Rasa K, Uras C, Cakmakci M, Tozun N. - Pancreatic cancer and glucose metabolism.
Turk J Gastroenterol 2009; 20:257-60. (Journal SCI-Expanded) Saruc M, Karaarslan M, Rasa K, Saygılı O, Ince U, Baysal C, Pour PM, Cakmakci M, Tozun N.
