Internal Medicine Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karaarslan
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karaarslan is an Internal Medicine physician at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 37+ years of experience.
He focuses on inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions, autoimmune musculoskeletal conditions, and rheumatic diseases. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
About Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karaarslan
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karaarslan is an Internal Medicine physician with 37 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise are inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions, autoimmune musculoskeletal conditions and rheumatic diseases.
Dr. Karaarslan graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed Internal Medicine training at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 1994 and was at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He was an Internal Medicine Assistant at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic from 1990 to 1995. Dr. Karaarslan joined Acibadem Health Group in 2005. He sees patients at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye.
At the University of Vermont, he was a Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Fellow from 1998 to 2000 and a Clinical Instructor in 2000. The profile lists 3 professional bodies, among them the American College of Rheumatology, Turkish Medical Association and Heybeli Ada Water Sports Club.
Dr. Karaarslan speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
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Education
- 2001Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Rheumatology
- 1994Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine
- 1983–1989Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2005Acibadem Health Group
- 2000University of Vermont
- 2000University of Vermont / Clinical Instructor
- 1998–2000University of Vermont Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Fellow
- 1998–2000University of Vermont
- 1996–1998Acibadem Hospital Etiler Polyclinic
- 1990–1995Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic / Internal Medicine Assistant
- 1990–1995Sisli Etfal Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic
- 1989–1990Zonguldak Health Affairs Directorate
Professional Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
- Heybeli Ada Water Sports Club
- Turkish Medical Association
Selected 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.
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