Sema Tekin Koşargelir, MD

Sema Tekin Koşargelir, MD is a Cosmetic Dermatology physician who sees patients at the Acibadem Bağdat Outpatient Clinic in İstanbul. Her professional interests include laser hair removal, and she has more than 34 years of experience in medicine. She consults in Turkish and English and is available for video consultation with international patients.

Dr. Koşargelir graduated from Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. She began her career at Sinop Health Center from 1992 to 1993 and then worked from 1993 to 1999 as an AÇSAP-Consultancy and RIA Implementation and Training Physician. Between 1999 and 2000 she worked at the Hıfzıssıhha Regional Directorate Biochemistry Laboratory, followed by a position at Karadeniz Copper Enterprises from 2000 to 2004. From 2004 to 2007 she held a position at Marmara University Hospital, where she continued to work in 2007. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2008 and has practiced within the group since then.

Clinical focus

Dr. Koşargelir’s clinical work centers on cosmetic dermatology, with laser hair removal as her listed area of expertise. Laser hair removal is a procedure that directs light energy at the hair follicle with the aim of reducing unwanted hair. Before any treatment is planned, Dr. Koşargelir assesses the patient’s skin and hair characteristics, reviews their medical history and current medications, and discusses what the procedure involves, the expected course of treatment and the possible side effects. The treatment plan is prepared according to the individual’s needs and treatment goals rather than a fixed protocol.

Patients who are uncertain whether laser hair removal is appropriate for them, or who have had previous cosmetic dermatology treatments elsewhere, can have these points reviewed during the consultation. Dr. Koşargelir explains the options that are suitable in each case as well as the limitations of the procedure, so that patients can make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Where a concern falls outside her area of practice, she can indicate which colleagues or departments may be better placed to help.

How Dr. Koşargelir works with international patients

Dr. Koşargelir 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, such as dermatology notes, laboratory results and records of previous cosmetic treatments, and arranges appointments and the visit to the outpatient clinic in İstanbul. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and concerns, a review of any previous treatments, a clinical examination of the skin and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their concerns with Dr. Koşargelir before deciding whether to travel, and it can also be used to clarify what information should be sent in advance of an in-person visit.