Prof. Mustafa Parıldar, MD

Prof. Mustafa Parıldar, MD is a radiology specialist at Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir), where he works in the Radiology unit. His professional focus is interventional radiology, with particular attention to virtual angiography and transarterial radioembolization (TARE). He has more than 33 years in medicine and uses imaging-based approaches to support diagnosis and the planning of minimally invasive treatment.

Dr. Parıldar graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1993 and completed his radiology education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He holds the academic title of Professor. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2023, where his work combines diagnostic imaging with image-guided procedures.

Clinical focus

Interventional radiology uses imaging guidance to perform procedures through small access points rather than open surgery. In this field, Dr. Parıldar evaluates imaging findings, discusses whether an image-guided approach is appropriate for a given patient, and plans procedures on the basis of that assessment. Virtual angiography is an imaging-based method of visualizing blood vessels that can be used to study vascular anatomy and to support planning before a procedure. Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is a catheter-based procedure in which a radioactive agent is delivered through the arteries that supply a tumour, under imaging guidance. Whether such a procedure is suitable depends on the individual patient's diagnosis, imaging findings and overall condition, and this is reviewed case by case.

Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in this work. Existing scans are reviewed, and further imaging may be considered where it would help to clarify the findings or to plan a procedure. Information on related imaging services available on this site includes Coronary CT Angiography and PET-CT Imaging. Any decision about additional imaging or an interventional procedure is made together with the patient and, where relevant, the referring physicians, after a careful review of the available information.

How Dr. Parıldar works with international patients

Dr. Parıldar speaks 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 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 and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients, which can be used for an initial review of records and imaging or for a follow-up discussion. In each case, the aim is a clear evaluation of the findings and an open discussion of the appropriate procedure options for the individual patient.