Dr.Şenol Kobak (Rheumatologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current Positions: Consultant Rheumatologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Ulus, and İstinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Previous Roles:
  • Founder & Head of Rheumatology, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
  • Consultant, Şifa University Faculty of Medicine (Rheumatology)
  • Practitioner, Manisa State Hospital (compulsory service)
• Clinical Output: Over 75 articles published internationally; h‑index of 24

Academic Contributions

• Research & Publications: Over 100 scientific articles; authored books and chapters on sarcoidosis, geriatric rheumatology, and connective tissue disorders
• Editorial Activities: Reviewer for more than a dozen international rheumatology journals
• Conference Participation: Invited speaker at Mediterranean and global rheumatology symposiums
• Research Interests: Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Behçet disease, familial Mediterranean fever

Areas of Expertise

• Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Disorders: Systemic lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome
• Inflammatory Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis
• Vasculitis: Medium and large-vessel involvement
• Sarcoidosis: Multisystem granulomatous disease management
• Geriatric Rheumatology: Specialized care for elderly patients with rheumatic conditions

Publications and Research

• Editorial: “What the genes tell us in the VEXAS syndrome?” (2023)
• An autumn tale: geriatric rheumatoid arthritis (2018)
• Multiple studies on sarcoidosis, autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including work on COVID-19 effects in FMF and IgG4-related disease

Patient Care Philosophy

• Empathy-led Practice: Committed to clear, compassionate communication
• Educational Focus: Aims to help patients understand their conditions and treatments
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Works closely with physical therapy, pulmonology, dermatology teams
• Global Access: Offers online consultations and welcomes international patients

Professional Affiliations

• Turkish Rheumatology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• Full Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

FAQs

Is Dr. Şenol Kobak board-certified?

Yes. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and holds full professorship.

What conditions does he treat?

He treats autoimmune diseases like lupus, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and rheumatic conditions in the elderly.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. He accepts international patients, offers online consultations, and supports their care at Liv Hospital.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Hospitalization depends on individual treatment plans; many cases are managed on an outpatient basis.

What languages does he speak?

He is fluent in Turkish and English.

Can he manage elderly patients?

Yes. He has specialized expertise in geriatric rheumatology.