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Turkey, Istanbul
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Spec. MD Didem Altay Gazi is a dedicated general practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience. Based in Istanbul at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Dr. Gazi delivers comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management.
- Specialist in Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Over 35 years serving diverse patient needs
- Fluent in English and Turkish, welcoming international patients
Educational Background
- Medical Degree: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- Family Medicine Residency: Okmeydanı Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul
- Secondary Education: Pertevniyal Anatolian High School, Istanbul
Procedures performed by the doctor
Professional Experience
- Currently serves as Family Medicine Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul (since 2021)
- Previously practiced at Acıbadem Fulya Hospital (2015–2021)
- Worked in state and district health centers including Adıyaman Sincik, Okmeydanı, and Gaziosmanpaşa
- Expert in preventive health, immunizations, early diagnostics, and chronic disease follow-up
Academic Contributions
- Author of clinical research studies on anemia in acute coronary syndrome and psychiatric symptoms in hypothyroidism
- Presented findings on topics such as obesity-related emotional factors and familial Gitelman syndrome at national family medicine congresses
- Participated in professional educational sessions and workshops
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Gazi provides personalized care across a wide range of common and preventive health issues.
- Preventive care: Immunizations, health check-ups, early screening
- Chronic disease management: Hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, coronary syndrome follow-up
- Pediatric and adult care: Routine exams, growth monitoring, acute illness treatment
- Women’s health: Family planning, reproductive health counseling
Publications and Research
Dr. Gazi’s research includes:
- “The Role of Anemia in Acute Coronary Syndrome” – published in Okmeydanı Journal of Medicine (2014)
- Studies on psychiatric symptom levels in clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism
- Research on BMI associations with eating attitudes presented at national congresses
Her clinical studies support her evidence-based approach to patient care.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Prioritizes patient education and shared decision-making
- Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive communication
- Emphasizes early diagnosis and preventive health strategies
- Offers online consultations for international or remote patients
- Highly rated by patients for clinical expertise and empathetic care
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Chamber of Doctors)
- Member, Turkish Family Physicians Specialty Association (TAHUD)
- Licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health in Family Medicine
FAQs
- Is Dr. Didem Altay Gazi board‑certified?
- Yes, she is a certified specialist in family medicine in Turkey.
- What types of conditions does she manage?
- She treats preventive health issues, hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, coronary syndrome, pediatric care, and women’s health.
- Does she accept international patients?
- Yes, she treats international patients and offers consultations in English.
- How long is a typical appointment?
- Consultations vary from 15 to 30 minutes depending on medical needs and evaluation complexity.
- Can I consult online before traveling?
- Yes, online pre‑consultations are available for international patients through Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
- What languages does she speak?
- She speaks Turkish and English fluently.
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United Kingdom,
Aug 25, 2023
I am very grateful to the staff for providing an immaculate service, and going above and beyond in making me feel as welcome as I could be. A very special thank you to Enesa Altun who guided me throughout my whole stay, as well as to Dr. Didem Altay Gazi for her devotion and professionalism, and a final thank you to Aynur Albayrak for reaching out and making this visit possible. As a docotr myself I cherish their professionalism and the care they provide to their patients.
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Turkey,
Jun 09, 2021
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