Dermatology · Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak is a dermatologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, working in Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology. He treats hair loss, alopecia areata, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, rosacea, acne, lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, melasma, and pigment disorders, and performs PRP applications and mole monitoring for skin tumours. He consults in Turkish and English.
Accepting international patientsAbout Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak is a dermatologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where he works in the Dermatology unit with a subspecialty focus on Cosmetic Dermatology. His practice covers the diagnostic assessment and treatment planning of inflammatory, infectious, pigmentary, and tumour-related skin conditions, hair loss, and selected cosmetic dermatology applications.
Dr. Timurkaynak graduated from T.E.D. Ankara Koleji in 1992 and from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialty training in Skin and Venereal Diseases at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. From 1999 to 2004 he worked in the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology, and he has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2004. He is a member of the International Society of Dermatopathology, the European Academy of Dermatology, the Skin and Venereal Diseases Association, the Türk Dermatocerrahi Association, the Turkish Dermatology Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. His published work includes studies on azithromycin in rosacea, the possible role of sulfasalazine in alopecia areata, the effect of isotretinoin on attention and mood, melanoma imaging, and mycosis fungoides.
Clinical focus
A large part of Dr. Timurkaynak’s work involves inflammatory skin diseases. He assesses and treats psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, rosacea, and acne, as well as lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, and skin involvement in lupus erythematosus. He also sees patients with hair loss, including alopecia areata, and offers PRP applications where appropriate after clinical evaluation.
His practice further includes melasma and other pigment disorders, skin infections and sexually transmitted infections, and mole monitoring with assessment of skin tumours. Cosmetic dermatology procedures form part of his work, and each application is considered in the context of the individual patient’s skin condition and medical history.
How Dr. Timurkaynak works with international patients
Dr. Timurkaynak consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports, photographs, and imaging, arranges appointments, and organises the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing test results and previous treatments, a clinical examination of the skin, hair, or nails, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case before or after travelling.
What Dr. Timurkaynak treats and performs
Each item opens the condition or treatment page with the care pathway for international patients.
Areas of practiceCosmetic dermatology
Conditions treated
- PRP applications
- Alopecia areata
- Psoriasis
- Lichen planus and lichen sclerosus
- Melasma and pigment disorders
- Urticaria
- Lupus erythematosus
- Rosacea
Procedures performed
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2004Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Skin and Venereal Diseases
- 1998Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1992T.E.D. Ankara Koleji
Career
Professional Experience
- 2004Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 1999–2004Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- International Society of Dermatopathology
- European Academy of Dermatology
- Skin and Venereal Diseases Association
- Türk Dermatocerrahi Association
- Turkish Dermatology Association
- Turkish Medical Association
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Two unusual cases of follicular mycosis fungoides: With and without folliculotropism 2015; 26(3): 385-91 Annals of Dermatol Bakar O, Seckin D, Demirkesen C, Baykal C, Buyukbabani N.
- Tumor – stage mycosis fungoides of the vulva successfully treated with local low – dose radiotherapy 2015;28(1):36-9 Dermatologic therapy Bakar Ö, Şahin S, Çetinözman F, Willemze R, Tezcanli E, Çetin ED
- Retrospective analysis of melanoma patients who had PET-CT examination 2013;47(4):214-7 J Cutan Med Surg Bakar O, Vardareli E, Sahin S, Yuksel S, Aksoy T.
- Isotretinoin has no negative effect on attention, executive function and mood2012;26(4):431-9 J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol Ergun T, Seckin D, Ozaydin N, Bakar O, Comert A, Atsu N, Demircay Z, Yoney H, Zaimoglu S.
- A rare tumor of the face: malignant nodular hydradenoma with dermoscopic features mimicking amelanotic melanoma. J Cutan Med Surg. 2011 May-Jun;15(3):167-71 Bakar O, Ince U.
- Ocular symptoms, signs and tear function tests of papulopustular rosacea patients receiving azithromycin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2009; 23: 544-549 Bakar Ö, Demirçay Z, Toker E, Çakır S.
- Is there a role for sulfasalazie in the treatment of alopecia areata? Bakar Ö, Gürbüz O.J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;54(4):703-706
- The effect of azithromycin on reactive oxygen species in rosacea. Bakar Ö, Demircay Z, Yüksel M, Haklar G, Sanisoğlu Y. Clin Exp Dermatol.2007;32(2):197-200
- Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita associated with vitiligo, Graves disease and nephrotic syndrome . Int J Dermatol 2004; 43(5): 378-380 Bakar Ö, Demircay Z, Ergun T.
- Therapeutic potential of azithromycin in rosacea. Int J Dermatol 2004; 43(2):151-154 Bakar Ö, Demircay Z, Gürbüz O.
