Dermatology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Timurkaynak is a Dermatology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, İstanbul, with 27+ years of experience.
He treats mycosis fungoides, follicular and tumor-stage mycosis fungoides, cutaneous melanoma, malignant nodular hidradenoma, papulopustular rosacea, alopecia areata, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, and vitiligo, and performs dermatopathologic evaluation, dermoscopy, and dermatologic surgery. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Assoc. Prof. Özgür Timurkaynak is a board-certified dermatologist with a medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004) and specialty training in Dermatology and Venereology completed in 2004. He began his clinical career at Acıbadem Health Group the same year and has since built a strong practice combining clinical care, procedural dermatology, and academic work. His professional interests include medical and surgical dermatology, dermatopathology, and venereology.
He is active in the international and national dermatology communities as a member of the International Society of Dermatopathology, the European Academy of Dermatology, the Skin and Venereal Diseases Association, the Turkish Dermatosurgery Association, the Turkish Dermatology Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. Known for a patient-centered approach, he emphasizes evidence-based treatment, procedural safety, and ongoing education for both patients and peers.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2004Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Dermatology and Venereology
- 1998Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1992T.E.D. Ankara College
Professional Experience
- 2004Acibadem Health Group
- 1999–2004Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Professional Memberships
- International Society of Dermatopathology
- European Academy of Dermatology
- Skin and Venereal Diseases Association
- Turkish Dermatosurgery Association
- Turkish Dermatology Association
- Turkish Medical Association
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.
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