Turgay Kahraman, MD

Turgay Kahraman, MD is a radiologist at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where he works in the Radiology unit. His professional interests include breast diseases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonographic imaging and mammography. His work focuses on imaging-based assessment to support accurate clinical evaluation, and he has more than 29 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Kahraman graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He has been working within Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2008. His current clinical activity is based in the Radiology unit of the hospital in İstanbul, where he interprets imaging examinations and communicates his findings to the physicians who are responsible for the patient’s ongoing care.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Kahraman’s work is the imaging of breast diseases. This typically involves mammography and ultrasonographic imaging, which may be used alone or in combination depending on the clinical question, the patient’s age and the characteristics of the breast tissue. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast may be considered in selected situations, for example when other imaging methods have not provided sufficient clarity or when further characterisation of a finding is needed. The choice of method is made on a case-by-case basis and in the context of the information provided by the referring physician.

In radiology, the value of an examination depends on careful interpretation as well as on image acquisition. Dr. Kahraman evaluates imaging findings in relation to the patient’s history, symptoms and any previous examinations, and prepares a written report for the treating team. Where earlier mammograms, ultrasound studies or MRI scans exist, comparing them with current images can be an important part of the assessment, which is why prior imaging is usually requested before an examination is planned. Imaging findings are not a diagnosis on their own; they are one element that the treating physician considers together with the clinical examination and, where appropriate, other test results.

How Dr. Kahraman works with international patients

Dr. Kahraman consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, arranges appointments and organises the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. For patients who are not able to travel at the outset, a video consultation is available so that existing imaging and reports can be discussed remotely before any decision about an in-person examination is made.