Özlem Karaahmet, MD

Özlem Karaahmet, MD is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where she works in the Gynecology & Obstetrics unit. Her subspecialty interests are menopause and endometriosis treatment, and she has more than 25 years in medicine. Her practice covers both gynecological conditions and pregnancy and birth-related care.

Dr. Karaahmet graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2008. Between 2002 and 2008 she worked at Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010 she served at Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health Hakkari Şemdinli State Hospital, and from 2010 to 2016 she held a position at Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health İstanbul Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. In 2016–2017 she worked at İstanbul Özel Yenibosna SAFA Hospital, and in 2017 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. She is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association and the İstanbul Medical Chamber.

Clinical focus

In gynecology, Dr. Karaahmet sees patients with menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovary syndrome, HPV and sexually transmitted infections. A particular area of her work is endometriosis treatment, where the approach is chosen according to the patient’s symptoms, findings and priorities. She also provides care for women in menopause, including assessment of symptoms and discussion of the available options. Where surgery is being considered, her practice includes hysterectomy; whether an operation is appropriate depends on the individual diagnosis and is discussed with the patient after examination and review of existing results.

In obstetrics, Dr. Karaahmet manages pregnancy and birth-related care, including epidural birth and cesarean delivery. She also assesses and treats ectopic pregnancy. Decisions about the mode of delivery and pain relief are made together with the patient, taking into account her medical history and the course of the pregnancy.

How Dr. Karaahmet works with international patients

Dr. Karaahmet 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 ultrasound, MRI or CT 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 who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Karaahmet before traveling or as a follow-up.