Gynecology & Obstetrics · Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital, İstanbul Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran is a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialist at Acıbadem Kadıköy (Dr. Şinasi Can) Hospital. She treats urogynecological conditions, urinary incontinence and bladder health concerns, menopause, pelvic organ prolapse, endometriosis, gynecological cancers, and pregnancy and childbirth-related needs.
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran is a specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics with clinical interests in urogynecology, urinary incontinence and bladder health, menopause, gynecological cancers, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and pregnancy and childbirth care. Her practice also includes hysterectomy, pelvic organ prolapse care, HPV-related concerns, and vNOTES scarless surgery.
She graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004 and completed her specialty training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital between 2005 and 2009. She became an Associate Professor in 2021 at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Application and Research Center, where she served as a faculty member from 2018 to 2021.
At Acıbadem Kadıköy (Dr. Şinasi Can) Hospital, international patients can consult Dr. Baran for evaluation and treatment planning across women’s health concerns, including bladder symptoms, pelvic floor conditions, menopause, gynecological surgery, and maternity care. She provides care within the Urogynecology and Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Health services.
Clinical focus
What Dr. Baran treats and performs
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Areas of practiceUrinary incontinence and bladder healthÜrojinekolojiMenopozUrogynecology
Conditions treated
- Ovarian cancer
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Cervical cancer
- Pelvic pain and functional disorders
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder health and diseases
- Pregnancy follow-up and childbirth
- Menopause
Background
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2021Başkent University Adana Dr Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center / Associate Professorship
- 2009Haseki Training and Research Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2004Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2021Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2021İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Özel Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
- 2018–2021Başkent University Adana Dr Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center / Lecturer
- 2010–2017Adana Private Adana Hospital / Specialist Physician
- 2010–2011Kahramanmaraş Göksun Dr Süreyya Adanalı State Hospital / Compulsory State Service
- 2005–2009İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Residency
Selected publications
Selected Publications
- Accuracy of Intraoperative Frozen Section in Guiding Surgical Staging of Endometrial Cancer. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2021 Sep;304(3):725-732. doi: 10.1007/s00404-021-05979-y. Epub 2021 Feb 20. Doğan Durdağ G, Alemdaroğlu S, Yüksel Şimşek S, Yılmaz Baran Ş, Çelik H.
- Pregnancy of Patients with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2020 Jun 8; 21 (2): 97-101. Doi: 10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2019.2019.0078. Kalaycı H, Doğan Durdağ G, Yılmaz Baran Ş, Yüksel Şimşek S, Alemdaroğlu S, Özdoğan S, Bulgan Kılıçdağ E.
- Prognostic factors of endometrial cancer in the elderly patient group and their effects on survival. North Clin Istanb, 2021 Jan 14;8(4):345-353. doi:10.14744/nci.2020.47154. PMID: 34585068; PMCID: PMC8430360. Alemdaroğlu S, Doğan Durdağ G, Yılmaz Baran Ş, Yüksel Şimşek S, Yetkinel S, Yetkinel S, Alkaş Yağınç S, Güler OC, Çelik H.
- Youtube videos as an information source about urinary incontinence. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2021 Dec;50(10): 102197. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102197. Epub 2021 Jul 13. PMID: 34271242. Baran C, Yilmaz Baran S
- Treatment Outcomes of Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: Do We Have Options? J Obstet Gynaecol, 2021 Jun 2;18(2):85-91. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2021.77535. Şimşek E, Yüksel S, Alkaş Yağınç D, Yılmaz Baran Ş, Çok T, Bulgan Kılıçdağ E.
- Feasibility of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in ovarian cancer during COVID-19 pandemic Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2021 Jun;31(6):883-887. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2021 -002511. Epub 2021 Apr 15. PMID: 33858953; PMCID: PMC8054827. Ayhan A, Yilmaz Baran S, Vatansever D, Dogan Durdag G, Akilli H, Celik H, Taskiran C.
- Reappraisal of the relationship between 24-hour proteinuria and preeclampsia in terms of the maternal and perinatal outcomes. Hypertension Pregnancy. 2020 May;39 (2): 82-88. Doi: 10.1080/10641955.2020.1725038. Yılmaz Baran Ş, Alemdaroğlu S, Doğan Durdağ G, Yetkinel S, Yüksel Şimşek S, Kalaycı H, Şimşek E.
- Single or double-layer uterine closure techniques following cesarean section: A randomized trial. AÇTA Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavia. 2020 Oct 2021 Mar;100(3):531-537. doi:10.1111/aogs.l4018. Epub 2020 Oct 30.PMID: 33029804 Clinical Trial. Yılmaz Baran Ş, Kalaycı H, Doğan Durdağ G, Yetkinel S, Alemdaroğlu S, Tayfun Çok, Bulgan Kılıçdağ E.
- What is predictive value of preoperative CA 125 level on survival rate of type-1 endometrial cancer? Türk J Med Sci. 2020 Sep 27. Doi: 10.3906/sag- 2005-331 Yılmaz Baran Ş, Alemdaroğlu S, Doğan Durdağ G, Yüksel Şimşek S, Aka Bolat F, Köse F, Çelik H.
- Does abnormal ductus venosus pulsatility index at the fırst-trimester effect on adverse pregnancy outcomes? J Gynecol ObstetHum Reprod. 2020 Jul 2:101851.49:9. Doi: 10.1016/j .jogoh.2020.101851. Yılmaz Baran Ş, Kalaycı H, Doğan Durdağ G, Yetkinel S, Arslan A, Bulgan Kılıçdağ E.
- The role of prophylactic and therapeutic red blood cell exchange in pregnancy with sickle cell disease: maternal and perinatal outcomes J Clin Apher. 2020 Aug 14. 36(3)283-90. Doi: 10.1002/jca.21819. Yılmaz Baran Ş, Kozanoğlu İ, Korur A, Doğan Durdağ G, Kalaycı H, Alemdaroğlu S, Asma S, Bulgan Kılıçdağ E, Boğa C.
- Does larger fetal ascending aorta than pulmonary artery indicate major cardiac anomaly? Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine. 2020,26. Doi: 10.21613/GORM.2020.1060. Yılmaz Baran Ş, Arslan A, Doğan Durdağ G, Kalaycı H, Yüksel Şimşek S, Alemdaroğlu S.
- Nomogram for second trimester corpus callosum measurements: Are nomograms reliable? Perinat Journal 2020, 28 (3): 196-201. Doi: 10.2399/prn.20.0283011. Alemdaroğlu S, Yılmaz Baran Ş, Doğan Durdağ G, Yüksel Şimşek S, Çoban Şerbetçioğlu G, Kalaycı H.
- The analysis of the termination of pregnancies at and after ten weeks of gestation -a monocenter study. Perinatal Journal. April 22, 2019;27(1). Doi: 10.2399/prn. 19.0271003 Yılmaz Baran Ş, Alemdaroğlu H, Doğan Durdağ G, Kalaycı H, Çelik Z
- Placental Location Affects Cesarean Complications in Patients with Placenta Previa. Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine 2019;25. Doi: 10.2 1613/GORM.2019.965 Dogan Durdag G, Kalayci H, Yilmaz Baran S, Yuksel Simsek S, Alemdaroglu S, Ozdogan S, Bulgan Kilicdag E.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran's specialty?
Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran is a specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics 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. Şafak Yılmaz Baran practise at?
Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran sees patients at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) 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. Şafak Yılmaz Baran?
Consultations with Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran 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. Şafak Yılmaz Baran?
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Yes. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran 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. Şafak Yılmaz Baran have?
Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran has around 22 years of professional experience in Gynecology & Obstetrics. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran?
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.
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