Ufuk Topuz

Prof. Ufuk Topuz is an experienced anesthesiologist and intensivist with a strong clinical background and a commitment to patient-centered care. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2008, specializing in Anesthesiology and Reanimation. Since 2023 he has been practicing with the Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides anesthesia services and critical care for a wide range of surgical and medical patients. M.D. Topuz is an active member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, the European Society for Paediatric Anaesthesiology, the Turkish Intensive Care Association, and the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association. His involvement in these organizations reflects his dedication to staying current with developments in anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, cardiothoracic perioperative care, and intensive care medicine. Known for a calm, focused approach in high-pressure situations, he emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and clear communication with patients and surgical teams.

Education

• 2008 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Anesthesiology and Reanimation
• 2001 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 2023 Acibadem Health Group
• 2012 – 2015 Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine / Faculty Board Assistant Professor Representative
• 2014 Bezmialem Vakif University, Vocational School of Health Services / Farabi” Exchange Program Coordinatorship
• 2014 Bezmialem Vakif University, Vocational School of Health Services / Department of Anesthesia Assistant Coordinator
• 2014 Bezmialem Vakif University, Vocational School of Health Services / Erasmus” Program Coordinator
• 2013 – 2014 Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital / Organ Transplant Coordinatorship
• 2011 Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation / Assistant Professor
• 2009 – 2011 Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Specialist Physician
• 2003 – 2008 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation / Research Assistant
• 2001 – 2003 TED Bursa College / School Doctor

Memberships

• Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
• European Society for Paediatric Anaesthesiology
• Turkish Intensive Care Association
• Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association

Publications

• Thoracoscopic-guided azygos vein catheterization and port implantation in a child with end-stage central venous access.
  J Vase Access. 2015 Jun 20;0(0):0. [Epub ahead of print] DOi: 10.5301/jva.5000435. (SCI.Exp) Umutoglu T, Gundogdu G, Topuz U, Bakan M.
• Transient Visual Loss After Spinal Anesthesia.
  Haseki Medical Bulletin 2015: 53: 83-84. DOI: 10.4274/haseki.l891 G.Basaranoglu, K.Idin, T.Umutoglu, U.Topuz, A.Esen, H.Uysal.
• Use of ketamine-propofol mixture in sedation and analgesia.
  Haseki Medical Bulletin 2015:53:41-46. DOI: 10.4274/haseki.l872. G.Başaranoğlu, A.Esen, M.Bakan, U.Topuz, K.İdin, T.Umutoğlu.
• Opioid-free total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, dexmedetomidine and lidocaine infusions for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.
  Revistg Brgsileirg De Anestesiologig (Brasilian Journol of Anesthesiology). 2015;65(3):191-199. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2014.05.001. (SCI.Exp) M.Bakan, T.Umutoğlu, U.Topuz, H.Uysal, M.Bayram, H.Kadıoğlu, Z.Salihoğlu.
• Transient ventricular flutter in Devic’s syndrome during hysteroscopy under anesthesia.
  Neurological Sciences 2014. E pub: November 4, 2014. [Epub ahead of print] DOI: 10.1007/sl0072-014-2004-l. (SCI) Basaranoglu G, Bakan M, Umutoglu T, Topuz U, Salihoglu Z.
• Attitudes and Behaviors of Pregnant Women About Labor Analgesia.
  Bezmialem Science 2014; 2: 65-70 G.Başaranoğlu, K.İdin, G.Batmaz, U.Topuz, H.Uysal, Z.Salihoğlu.
• Anesthetic management of a patient with generalized psoriasis in elective cesarean section.
  Bezmialem Science, 2014; 2: 79-81. DOI: 10.14235/bs.2014.250. G.Başaranoğlu, T.Umutoğlu, M.Bakan, U.Topuz, K.İdin, Z.Salihoğlu.
• The effects of different oxygen concentrations on recruitment maneuver during general anesthesia for laparoscopic surgery.
  Surgicgl Laparoscopv, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Technigues. 2014 Oct;24(5):410-3. DOI: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000048. (SCI) U.Topuz, Z.Salihoğlu, B.V.Gökay, T.Umutoğlu, M.Bakan, K.İdin.
• The influence of airway supporting maneuvers on glottis view in pediatric patients underwent flexible fiber optic bronchoscopy.
  Revistg Brgsileirg De Anestesiologig (Brasilian Journal of Anesthesiology). 2015;65-5. DOI:10.1016/j.bjane.2014.09.016. (SCI.Exp) T.Umutoğlu, A.H.Gedik, M.Bakan, U.Topuz, H.Daşkaya, E.Öztürk, E.Çakır, Z.Salihoğlu.
• New technique for venous port implantation in pediatric patients: Single incision double pocket method.
  Medical Journal of Bakirkoy 2013;9:159-162. DOI: 10.5350/BTDMJB201309403 T.Umutoğlu, U.Topuz, M.Bakan, K.Karaaslan, FB.Çakır, E.Öztürk.