Prof. Mustafa Öztürk, MD

Prof. Mustafa Öztürk, MD is a radiology specialist practicing in the Radiology unit at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri. His clinical interests include multidetector CT colonography, virtual colonoscopy, and imaging of breast diseases. He has more than 36 years of experience in medicine, and his work is centered on diagnostic imaging that supports informed clinical evaluation.

Dr. Öztürk graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and completed his radiology training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He then pursued an academic career in the Department of Radiology at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, where he became Assistant Professor in 1996, Associate Professor in 2001, and Professor in 2007. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Radiology Association, the Kayseri Breast Diseases Association, and the Manyetik Rezonam Association. His published work includes articles on granulomatous mastitis radiologic findings, alveolar echinococcosis of the liver assessed with color Doppler ultrasound, CT, and MRI, tongue abscesses on MR imaging, and MRI findings in epidermoid cyst of the testicle.

Clinical focus

A central area of Dr. Öztürk’s practice is multidetector CT colonography, also referred to as virtual colonoscopy. This imaging technique uses computed tomography to produce detailed views of the colon and may be considered as part of the evaluation of the large bowel. The suitability of this examination depends on the individual patient’s history, symptoms, and prior findings, and is discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Dr. Öztürk also focuses on the imaging of breast diseases. Radiological assessment of the breast can contribute to the characterization of findings and to the planning of further evaluation, in coordination with the treating clinicians. His membership in the Kayseri Breast Diseases Association reflects this interest, and his publications include radiologic findings in granulomatous mastitis.

How Dr. Öztürk works with international patients

Dr. Öztürk consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged where needed. The international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, 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 imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination where relevant, and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their imaging findings or the appropriateness of an examination before traveling to Kayseri.