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Prof. Dr. Tülin Sevim

Pulmonology

37+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultation
Prof. Dr. Tülin Sevim
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Prof. Dr. Tülin Sevim

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Prof. Dr. Tülin Sevim is a pulmonologist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul with 37+ years of experience. She treats pulmonary sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, community-acquired pneumonia, severe COPD and asthma exacerbations requiring hospitalization, pulmonary thromboembolism, drug-induced pulmonary toxicity, and organizing pneumonia, and performs bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis, endobronchial ultrasonography, and endobronchial ultrasound-guided mediastinal lymph node sampling. She consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.

Prof. Tülin Sevim is a pulmonologist with extensive experience in chest diseases and thoracic medicine. She completed specialized chest disease training at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 1995. Since 2020 she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she provides clinical care and contributes to respiratory medicine services. She is an active member of professional societies including the Respiratory Research Association (TÜSAD), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD), and remains engaged in clinical practice, education, and respiratory research.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

Pulmonary sarcoidosisAsthma exacerbation requiring hospitalizationTuberculosisCommunity-acquired pneumoniaSevere chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbationPulmonary thromboembolismDrug-induced pulmonary toxicityOrganizing pneumoniaBronchoalveolar lavageBronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysisEndobronchial ultrasonographyEndobronchial ultrasound-guided mediastinal lymph node sampling
Background

Education

  • 1995 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Chest Diseases
  • 1988 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Career

Experience

  • 2020 Acibadem Health Group
  • 2011 – 2020 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Clinic Chief
  • 2003 – 2020 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
  • 2014 – 2016 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Education and Administrative Responsible
  • 1995 – 2003 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Specialist Doctor
  • 1991 – 1995 Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Assistant Doctor
  • 1989 – 1991 Diyarbakır Health Education Center, Kartal Health Education Center / General Practitioner
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • Respiratory Research Association (TÜSAD)
  • European Respiratory Socitey (ERS)
  • Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD)
Research

Selected Publications

  • Correlation Between Diagnostic Yield from Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis and Clinicoradiological Findings in Sarcoidosis Türk Thorac J 2020; 21:21-26 Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Meltem Ağca, Hatice Öztürk , Esin Sonkaya , İpek Erdem , Esra Usta Bülbül , Fatma Özbaki , Reyhan Yıldız , Sümeyye Alparslan
  • Diagnostic value of CD4+, CD8+ and CD103+ lymphocytes in mediastinal lymph node specimens obtained via endobronchial ultrasonography for sarcoidosis Tuberk Toraks 2020;68(2):96-102 Soner Umut Küver, Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Selahattin Öztaş, Baran Gündoğuş, Nurcan Çetin, Tülin Sevim.
  • The clinical significance of complete blood count parameters for frequent emergency department admissions and re-hospitalization in patients with asthma attacks requiring hospitalization South Clin Ist Euras 2019; 30 (3): 211-216 Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl,Murat Erdal Ozantürk, Ahmet Topbaş, Haşan Tütüncüler, Gökhan Söyüt, Mustafa Akyıl, Tülin Sevim
  • Evaluation of 1753 patients treated with the diagnosis of tuberculosis Cumhuriyet Medical Journal 2019;41 (1): 34-41 Mevlut Karataş, Tülin Kuyucu, Tülin Sevim.
  • Treatment failure and effective antibiotic choice for hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia: B-lactam/B-lactamase inhibitor combined with macrolide or fluoroquinolone alone? Iıt J Research 2019; 7(7): 2394-3629 Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Sümeyye Alpaslan Bekir, Aylin Güngör, Kübra Akyüz, Neslihan Köse, Hatice Türker, Mustafa Akyıl, Tülin Sevim
  • The association of peripheral eosinophilia and other factors with six-month mortality in patients admitted with severe choronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation J LungPulm Med 2019; 1(1): 180001 Meltem Ağca, Reyhan Yıldız, Cüneyt Salturk, Fatma Tokgoz Akyıl, Tülin Sevim
  • Prevalence of Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Patients Admitted to Emergency Department Eur ArcMedRes 2019; 35:6-10 Nezihe Çiftaslan, Emine Aksoy, Yasemin Bodur, Fatma Tokgöz, Tülin Sevim.
  • Pulmonary Toxicity Secondary to Fluorouracil, Leucoverin and Oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) Treatment: Case Report Respir Case Rep 2019: 8(1): 26-30 Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Mustafa Akyil, Erdem Şen, Meltem Ağca, Tülin Sevim.
  • A Rare Case of Progressive Dyspnea and Bilateral Lung Infiltration in a Young Male. Türk Thorac J 2017; 18: 96-9 Meltem Ağca, Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Merve Hörmet, Oğuzhan Akman, Canan Akman, Ayçim Şen, Tülin Sevim.
  • Organizing Pneumonia as a Histopathological Term Türk Thorac J 2017; 18: 82-7 Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Meltem Ağca, Aysun Mısırlıoğlu, Ayşe Alp Arsev, Mustafa Akyıl, Tülin Sevim.
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What is Dr. Tülin Sevim's specialty?
Dr. Tülin Sevim is a specialist in Pulmonology 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. Tülin Sevim practise at?
Dr. Tülin Sevim sees patients at Acibadem Taksim 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. Tülin Sevim?
Consultations with Dr. Tülin Sevim 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. Tülin Sevim?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Tülin Sevim 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. Tülin Sevim?
Yes. Dr. Tülin Sevim 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. Tülin Sevim have?
Dr. Tülin Sevim has around 37 years of professional experience in Pulmonology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Tülin Sevim?
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. Tülin Sevim?
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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