Assoc. Prof. Serpil Kurtcan is an experienced radiologist with a robust background in diagnostic imaging and academic medicine. She earned her medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and has since developed a focused career in radiology. Currently affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group since 2020, she contributes to high-quality patient care and advanced imaging services. Her professional involvement extends to national specialty societies, including the Turkish Radiology Association, the Turkish Magnetic Resonance Association, and the Turkish Neuroradiology Society. These memberships reflect her commitment to continuing education, collaboration, and staying current with developments in radiology and neuroradiology. Known for clinical expertise in imaging modalities and a dedication to patient-centered practice, Assoc. Prof. M.D. Kurtcan blends clinical work with ongoing professional engagement to support improved diagnostic outcomes.
Education
- 2009 Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine Radiology
- 2003 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2020 Acibadem Health Group
- 2019 – 2020 Yeditepe University Hospital Doc.Dr.
- 2016 – 2018 Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology – Assist Doc . Dr.
- 2012 – 2016 Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology – Lecturer. Assist. Dr.
- 2010 – 2012 Gumushane State Hospital / Compulsory Service
Memberships
- Turkish Radiology Association
- Turkish Magnetic Resonance Association
- Turkish Neuroradiology Society
Publications
- Craniocervical Dissections: Radiologic Findings, Pitfalls, Mimicking Diseases: A Pictorial Review.
Curr Med Imaging Rev. 2018;14:207-222.doi: 10.2174/1573405613666170403102235. Mehdi E, Aralasmak A, Toprak H, Yildiz S, Kurtcan S, Kolukisa M, Asil T, Alkan A. - Mimics of acute appendicitis- Alternative diagnoses at sonography, CT, and MRI; specific imaging findings that can help in differential diagnosis
Clin Imaging. 2017 ;48:90-105. Toprak H, Yilmaz TF, Yildiz S, Turkmen I, Kurtcan S. - Co-occurrence of spinal and intracranial tuberculoma in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2017; 2: e55-e58 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/amscd.2017.66807 Timocin G, Toprak H, Kurtcan S, Alkan A. - Magnetic resonance imaging features in twin neonates with nonketotic hyperglycinemia
Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016; 1: e43-e44 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/amscd.2016.60160 Guler S, Alkan A, Kurtcan S, Aydin S. - Relationships of DTI findings with neurocognitive dysfunction in children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Br J Radiol. 2016;89(1059):20150680 Toprak H, Yetis H, Alkan A, Filiz M, Kurtcan S, Aralasmak A, Aksu MS, Cesur Y. - Susceptibility weighted imaging features of nonketotic hyperglycemia: unusual cause of hemichorea-hemiballismus
J Neuroimaging. 201;25(2):319-24. Atay M, Yetis H, Kurtcan S, Aralasmak A, Alkan A. - Pediatric pancreaticopleural fistula: magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016; 1: e70-e72 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/amscd.2016.61979 Aydin S, Sharifov R, Kurtcan S, Timocin G, Alkan A. - Cavernous Sinus: A Comprehensive Review of its Anatomy, Pathologic Conditions, and Imaging Features
Clin Neuroradiol. 2015 Jun;25(2):109-25. doi: 10.1007/s00062-014- 0360-0. Bakan AA, Alkan A, Kurtcan S, Aralaşmak A, Tokdemir S, Mehdi E, Özdemir H. - Microstructural effects of Ramadan fasting on the brain: a diffusion tensor imaging study.
Diagn Diagn Interv Radiol. 2015 ;21(3):256-61. Bakan AA, Yildiz S, Alkan A, Yetis H, Kurtcan S, Ilhan MM. - Effectiveness of the STIR turbo spin-echo sequence MR imaging in evaluation of lymphadenopathy in esophageal cancer.
Eur J Radiol. 2011;80(3):625-8. Alper F, Turkyilmaz A, Kurtcan S, Aydin Y, Onbas O, Acemoglu H, Eroglu A.
