Prof. Yıldız Okuturlar is an experienced internal medicine specialist with a medical degree from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (2005). With a long-standing career in internal medicine, she currently serves at Acıbadem Health Group (since 2023), where she provides comprehensive care, diagnostic expertise, and evidence-based treatment for adult patients. She is an active member of the Internal Medicine Association and remains committed to continuous professional development, patient-centered care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes. Known for a calm, thorough approach, Prof. Okuturlar focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and clear communication with patients and families.
Education
- 2005 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1999 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2023 Acibadem Health Group
- 2017 – 2018 Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine / Education and Administrative Officer
- 2014 – 2017 Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Internal Medicine Administrative Officer
- 2010 – 2014 Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident in Internal Medicine
- 2006 – 2010 Istanbul Private Hospital / Internal Medicine Specialist
- 2005 – 2006 Bursa Uludag University Hematology Clinic / Internal Medicine Specialist
Memberships
- Internal Medicine Association
Publications
- Serum paraoxonase 1 activity in patients with iron deficiency anemia.
Arch Med Sci. 2016 Aug 1;12(4):697-703. doi: 10.5114/aoms.2015.48730. Epub 2016 Jul 1.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Okuturlar Y, Gedikbasi A, Akalin N, Gunaldi M, Yilmaz D, Mert M, Harmankaya O, Soylu A, Karakaya P, Kumbasar A. - Do NSAIDs and ASA Cause More Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Elderly than Adults?
Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2016;2016:8419304. doi: 10.1155/2016/8419304. Epub 2016 Jan 5.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Kocoglu H, Oguz B, Dogan H, Okuturlar Y, Hursitoglu M, Harmankaya O, Altuntas Y, Kumbasar A. - Comparison of serum paraoxonase and arylesterase activities between iron deficiency anemia patients and chronic kidney disease patients with anemia.
Ren Fail. 2016 Jun;38(5):781-6. doi: 10. 3109/0886022X.2016. 1162080. Epub 2016 Apr 6.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Okuturlar Y, Akalin N, Kaptanogullari OH, Guner NT, Yilmaz D, Gedikbasi A, Soyluk O, Mert M, Serin SO, Kocoglu H, Hursitoglu M, Kumbasar A. - Heat shock protein 70 is a useful marker for predicting colorectal cancer
J BUON. 2015 NovDec;20(6):1464-70.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Gunaldi M, Kocoglu H, Okuturlar Y, Gedikbasi A, Karabulut M, Alis H, Hursitoglu M. - Utility of peripheral blood parameters in predicting breast cancer risk.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16(6):2409-12.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Okuturlar Y, Gunaldi M, Tiken EE, Oztosun B, Inan YO, Ercan T, Tuna S, Kaya AO, Harmankaya O, Kumbasar A. - Relationship between epicardial adipose tissue thickness and vitamin D in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Apr 15;8(4):570714. eCollection 2015.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Kirac Utku I, Okuturlar Y, Demir E, Harmankaya O, Aciksari G, Uygun T, Kural A, Ozkan H, Mert M, Kumbasar A. - Serum galactomannan levels in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis.
Korean J Intern Med. 2015 Nov;30(6):899-905. doi: 10.3904/kjim.2015.30.6.899. Epub 2015 Oct 30.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Okuturlar Y, Ozkalemkas F, Ener B, Serin SO, Kazak E, Ozcelik T, Ozkocaman V, Ozkan HA, Akalin H, Gunaldi M, Ali R. - Paraoxonase-1 Activity in Different Patient Groups with High Risk of Atherosclerosis.
ActaMedicaMediterranea, 31(2), 351-356(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) OkuturlarY, Mert , Karakaya P, Erbahceci AS, Gedikbasi A, Akalin N, Harmankaya O, Soylu A, Kumbasar A - Mean platelet volume in patients with biliary and non-biliary acute pancreatitis.
Kumbasar A. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2015 Feb 1;8(2):2051-6. eCollection 2015.(SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Okuturlar Y, Soylu A, Dogan H, Cakmak S, Kirac Utku I, Oztosun B, Akarsu C, Ocak Serin S, Avci A, Kones O, Ozucelik DN, Guzey D, Harmankaya O, - The relationship between glycated hemoglobin and blood glucose levels of 75 and 100 gram oral glucose tolerance test during gestational diabetes diagnosis.
Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Aug 15;8(8):13335-40. eCollection 2015. (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) Mert M, Purcu S, Soyluk O, Okuturlar Y, Karakaya P, Tamer G, Adas M, Ekin M, Hatipoglu S, Ure OS, Harmankaya O, Kumbasar A.
