Nesrin Karakaya, MD

Nesrin Karakaya, MD is an anesthesiologist who works within the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit at Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital (İstanbul). Her clinical interests include palliative care, intensive care treatment, and advanced life support, alongside the planning and delivery of anesthesia for patients undergoing procedures at the hospital. She has more than 12 years in medicine and sees both local and international patients, including through video consultation.

Dr. Karakaya graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2014. She then completed her specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2021. Since 2023 she has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where she practices in the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit. She works in Turkish and English.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Karakaya’s work is anesthesia planning for patients before, during, and after procedures. This typically involves reviewing the patient’s medical history, current medications, and previous experiences with anesthesia, and discussing the anesthetic approach that appears suitable for the individual and the planned intervention. Patients with existing medical conditions may be assessed in advance so that the anesthetic plan can take these into account.

Dr. Karakaya’s clinical interests also include intensive care treatment and advanced life support. In this setting, an anesthesiologist and reanimation specialist is involved in the monitoring and support of patients whose condition requires close observation and organ support, and in the management of acute, life-threatening situations. Her interests further extend to palliative care, an area that focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and support for patients with serious or advanced illness. In each of these areas, decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the patient’s overall condition, wishes, and the assessment of the wider treating team.

How Dr. Karakaya works with international patients

Dr. Karakaya 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, 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 itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination where appropriate, and a discussion of the options that may be relevant. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Karakaya before traveling, or who are unable to attend in person. Where a consultation relates to anesthesia for a planned procedure, information about previous operations, any earlier reactions to anesthesia, allergies, and current medications is generally helpful to have available in advance.