Memduha Merve Kara, DDS

Memduha Merve Kara, DDS is a dentist working in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul. She provides dental care for patients seeking assessment and treatment within general oral and dental health services. With more than 12 years in dentistry, her work centers on examining the teeth and mouth, identifying problems, planning appropriate treatment and reviewing patients’ oral health during follow-up as needed.

Dr. Kara graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry in 2014. After qualifying, she worked at Private Timur Demircan Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic from 2014 to 2017 and then at Dentgroup Ataşehir Dental Clinic from 2017 to 2018. In 2019 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, and she now practices in the hospital’s Dental & Oral Health unit in İstanbul. Her professional background therefore combines several years in private dental clinics with her current hospital-based practice.

Clinical focus

Dr. Kara’s clinical work falls within general oral and dental health. A typical consultation begins with a clinical examination of the teeth, gums and soft tissues of the mouth, together with a review of any dental imaging the patient already has. On this basis, she discusses the findings with the patient and explains which treatment options may be considered and in what order. Where a patient’s situation calls for a specific procedure or the involvement of another dental discipline, this is discussed openly during the consultation rather than assumed in advance.

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How Dr. Kara works with international patients

Dr. Kara 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 — for example X-ray and CT reports, laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries — and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous dental treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, although a final assessment and any treatment decisions depend on an in-person examination.