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Dr. Rehile Zengin Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology

Dr. Rehile Zengin

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Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology

Dr. Rehile Zengin

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19+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultationAcibadem Altunizade Hospital · İstanbul
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Dr. Rehile Zengin
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About Dr. Rehile Zengin

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Dr. Rehile Zengin is an Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 19+ years of experience.

She manages COVID-19, COVID-19 pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, SARS-CoV-2 infection in cancer patients, human metapneumovirus infection, bacteremia, sepsis, febrile neutropenia, secondary infections in immunosuppressed patients, and refractory viral infections after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.

M.D. Rehile Zengin is a specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology with a medical degree from Azerbaijan Medical University (2013). Since 2017, she has been practicing at Altunizade Acıbadem Hospital in the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic, where she provides patient-centered care, manages complex infections, and contributes to clinical practice and infection control. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Kimik and Ekmud) and the Febrile Neutropenia Association, reflecting her commitment to ongoing education, collaboration, and improving outcomes for patients with infectious diseases.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

COVID-19COVID-19 pneumoniaCOVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndromeSARS-CoV-2 infection in cancer patientsHuman metapneumovirus infectionBacteremiaSepsisFebrile neutropeniaSecondary infections in immunosuppressed patientsRefractory viral infections after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Background

Education

  • 2013Azerbaijan Medical University Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
  • 2007Faculty of Medicine, Azerbaijan Medical University
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2017Altunizade Acıbadem Hospital / Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic / Specialist Doctor / Currently
  • 2016Acibadem Health Group
  • 2013–2017Maslak Acıbadem Hospital Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic / Specialist Doctor
  • 2013Health Sciences University Haydarpaşa Nümune Training and Research Hospital Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic / Research Assistant
  • 2013Health Sciences University Haydarpaşa Nümune Training and Research Hospital Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic / Observer Doctor
  • 2007–2011Azerbaijan Medical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology / Research Assistant
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • Kimik (Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases)
  • Febrile Neutropenia Association
  • Ekmud (Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases)
Research

Selected Publications

  • P1397: THIRD-PARTY MULTIVIRUS-SPECIFIC T CELLS FOR THE TREATMENT OF REFRACTORY VIRAL INFECTIONS AFTER HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION HemaSphere 7 (S3), 2023/8/1 e6163977 Koray Yalcin, Ebru Erdogan, Rehile Zengin, Tulay Ozcelik, Nurcan Ozcelik Kurkcu, Hakan Ozdogu, Cem Kis, Gozde Sir Karakus, Selin Gunaydin, Utku Seyis,
  • Sepsis biomarkers for early diagnosis of bacteremia in emergency department. M.J Infect Dev Ctries. 2023 Jun 30;17(6):832-839. doi: 10.3855/jidc.17221. Yurttutan Uyar N, Sayar AK, Kocagöz AS, Serdar MA, Zengin R, Sarıkaya ZT, Kilercik M, Balcı V, Serteser
  • Clinical Outcome and Characteristics of Turkish Breast Cancer Patients who had SARS-Cov-2 Infection Turk J Oncol 2022;37(4):419?25 doi: 10.5505/tjo.2022.3692 Aysun IŞIKLAR, Rehile ZENGİN, Veysel BALCI, Ayşe SESİN KOCAGÖZ, Gül BAŞARAN
  • P-097 The usage of the immunosuppressant agents and secondary infections in patients with COVID-19 in intensive care unit: a retrospective study Critical Care 2022 , 26 (Supp 1):P097 ,ISICEM-2022 ZT Sarikaya , B Gucyetmez , F tuzuner , O Dincer , C Sahan , L Telci , IO Akinci , Stady Group -R Zengin
  • Is SARS-CoV-2 viral load a predictor of mortality in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome patients? A. 2022 Nov;50(11):3000605221137443. doi: 10.1177/03000605221137443 Dogan L, Allahverdiyeva A, Önel M, Meşe S, Saka Ersin E, Anaklı İ, Sarıkaya ZT,Zengin R, Gucyetmez B, Yurtturan Uyar N, Özcan PE, Kocagöz AS, Uysal HK
  • THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACB-IP 1.0 UNIVERSAL PATHOGEN FREE CONCENTRATED COCKTAIL CONVALESCENT PLASMA IN COVID-19 INFECTION medRxiv preprint March 22, 2021. doi:doi./10.1101/2021.03.05.21251413 Cansu Hemsinlioglu, Nil Banu Pelit, Koray Yalcin, Omur Selin Gunaydın, Nihal Ozturk Sahin, Esra Savas Karagacli, Omer Elibol, Sefa Onur Demir,
  • Adverse Cardiac Events Related to Hydroxychloroquine Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19 CASE REPORT . Infect Dis Clin Microbiol 2020; 2(1): 24-26 Rehile Zengin, Zeynep Tuğçe Sarıkaya, Nalan Karadağ, Çağlar Çuhadaroğlu, Önder Ergönül, Sesin Kocagöz
  • Human Metapneumovirus Infection in Adults as the Differential Diagnosis of COVID-19 Turk Journal of Intensive Care, 2021-05-28 , 19, 90-93 doi: 10.4274/tybd.galenos. 2020. 62207 Lerzan Doğan , Canan Akıncı, Zeynep Tuğçe Sarıkaya, Hande SimtenDemirel Kaya , Rehile Zengin . Orkhan mammadov, Aylin İlksoz ,İlkay Kısa Özdemir ,
  • Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia Treated with the Standard Protocol: Observational Results of Five Intensive Care Units Turkish Journal of Intensive Care 2020;18:1-13 DOI: 10.4274/tybd.galenos.2020.5744 Hande Simten Demirel Kaya, Orkhan Mammadov, Lerzan Doğan, Zeynep Tuğçe Sarıkaya, İlkay Kısa Özdemir, Sevdinaz Rasimoğlu, Ararso Kedir Jima,
  • Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for critically ill patients With COVID-19 JMIR Prepr 20206 , 2020 Koray Yalcin, Cansu Hemsinlioglu, Rehile Zengin, Meral Sonmezoglu, Riza Hakan, Ayse Sesin Kocagoz Cuhadaroglu, Ercument Ovali
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What is Dr. Rehile Zengin's specialty?
Dr. Rehile Zengin is a specialist in Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Rehile Zengin practise at?
Dr. Rehile Zengin sees patients at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Rehile Zengin?
Consultations with Dr. Rehile Zengin are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Rehile Zengin?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Rehile Zengin using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Rehile Zengin?
Yes. Dr. Rehile Zengin offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Rehile Zengin have?
Dr. Rehile Zengin has around 19 years of professional experience in Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Rehile Zengin?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Rehile Zengin?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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“Choosing Acibadem for my infectious disease consultation was the best decision I made. Dr. Zengin explained every step clearly and never rushed me.”

Aisha N. · Bahrain February 2026
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“Years of worry ended once I came here for my lymphedema treatment. Dr. Zengin was honest about my options instead of pushing treatment.”

Ahmed P. · Kuwait April 2025
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