Pulmonology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aykaç
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aykaç
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aykaç is a Pulmonology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul, with 24+ years of experience.
She focuses on interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, and COVID-19. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Assoc. Prof. Nilüfer Aykaç is a dedicated chest disease specialist with extensive clinical and academic experience. She completed her specialist training in Chest Diseases at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 2003.
Since 2021 she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she provides patient-centered respiratory care and contributes to clinical practice development. Her professional memberships include the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the European Respiratory Society, the Turkish Thoracic Society, and the Turkish Medical Association, reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing collaboration in pulmonology.
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Education
- 2003Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Chest Diseases
- 1993Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2021Acibadem Health Group
- 2020Academic Hospital / Pulmonologist
- 2013–2020Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale / Pulmonologist
- 2003–2013SB Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital / Pulmonologist
- 2002–2003Royal Brompton Hospital Lung Division, London / Interstitial Lung Diseases and Bronchiectasis
Professional Memberships
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- European Respiratory Society
- Turkish Thoracic Society
- Turkish Medical Association
Selected Publications
- COVID-19: vaccination vs. hospitalization. Infection. 2022 Jan 4:1?6. doi: 10.1007/s15010-021-01751-1. Uzun O, Akpolat T, Varol A, Turan S, Bektas SG, Cetinkaya PD, Dursun M, Bakan N, Ketencioglu BB, Bayrak M, Baris SA, Aykac N, Almaz MS, Kokturk N,
- COVID-19 Outbreak in Istanbul Turk Thorac J 2022; 23(1): 63-69. Doi:10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2022.21088. Aykac N, Elbek O.
- Perceptions of Students of a Medical School on Unified Health Warnings in Plain Packs. Turk Thorac J 2021; 22(5): 407-412. DOI: 10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2021.0311. Yasin Y, Aykaç N.
- Evaluation of the measures taken in nursing homes of the Istanbul metropolitan municipality during the COVID-19 pandemic Turk Geriatr. Derg. 2021;24(1):13-22. Aykac N, Yuksel Eryigit O, Elbek O.
- Air pollution assessment of the last five years in Istanbul with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Chest Hospital. 2021; 35(3): 113-124 | DOI: 10.5222/IGH.2021.78941 Aykaç N, Bostan P, Olcay S, Ozturk B.
- COVID-19 mortality in Istanbul in association with air pollution and socioeconomic status: an ecological study Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Sep 30:1?9. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-16624-1. Aykaç N, Etiler N.
- Ambient Particulate Matter Persistent Air Pollution in Turkey: A Four-Year Analysis . Turk Thorac J 2021; 22(6): 482-488. DOI: 10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2021.21121 Aykaç N, Yasin Y.
- Premature deaths attributable to long-term exposure to PM2.5 in Turkey. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13923-5. Pala K, Aykac N, Yasin Y.
- Rethinking the First COVID-19 Death in Turkey. Turk Thorac J 2020; 21(4): 291-2. DOI: 10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2020.20085 DOI: 10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2020.20085. Aykaç N, Yasin Y.
- Turkish Thoracic Society COVID-19 Follow-Up Committee. COVID-19 Pandemic and the Global Perspective of Turkish Thoracic Society. Turk Thorac J. 2020 Nov;21(6):419-432. doi: 10.5152/TurkThoracJ.2020.20174. Köktürk N, İtil BO, Altınışık G, Adıgüzel N, Akgün M, Akyıldız L, Altın S, Arikan H, Ateş G, Ay P, Aykaç N
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★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“Thanks to the team here, my lung function assessment could not have gone better. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aykaç took the time to review my full history before recommending anything. I am deeply grateful for everything.”
“Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aykaç adjusted my treatment and I have not had an attack in months. I can exercise again.”