Yunus Çelik, MD

Yunus Çelik, MD is an anesthesiology specialist practicing in the Anesthesiology & Reanimation unit at Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) in İzmir, Turkey. His clinical interests include palliative care and advanced life support. He has more than ten years of experience in medicine and consults with patients in Turkish and English.

Dr. Çelik graduated from Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine in 2016. He then completed his specialization training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, finishing in 2023. In 2026 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where he continues his clinical work in anesthesiology and reanimation.

Clinical focus

Anesthesiology and reanimation covers the care of patients before, during and after surgery, as well as the support of patients whose vital functions require close monitoring. Within this field, Dr. Çelik’s work includes palliative care, which aims to relieve pain and other distressing symptoms and to support comfort and quality of life for patients living with serious or advanced illness. Palliative care is not tied to a single diagnosis; it is adjusted to the needs, preferences and circumstances of each patient and usually involves close communication with the patient’s family and with the other physicians involved in treatment.

His second area of focus is advanced life support, which refers to the structured management of patients whose breathing or circulation is failing or at risk of failing. This may include securing the airway, supporting ventilation, maintaining circulation and administering medication in a coordinated way, together with the wider clinical team. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Çelik approaches each patient by reviewing their medical history, current medication and any previous experience with anesthesia or intensive care, so that a plan for sedation, anesthesia or supportive care can be tailored to that individual. The suitability of any intervention depends on the patient’s overall condition and is decided only after careful assessment and discussion.

How Dr. Çelik works with international patients

Dr. Çelik consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The international patient team coordinates the collection of prior medical reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organizes 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 that may be appropriate. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or to follow up after a visit to the hospital.