Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. Koşar brings extensive clinical and leadership experience:
- Current position: Professor and Senior Specialist in the Chest Diseases Department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- Previous roles:
- Assistant Chief Specialist (“Başasistanlık”) at Yedikule Chest Diseases & Thoracic Surgery Training & Research Hospital (1992‑1998)
- Deputy Head of Yedikule Chest Diseases Hospital (1998)
- Clinic Head (Klinik Şefi) from 1999 onward
- Mentorship / leadership roles: Holding professor title and clinic head roles implies she oversees teaching, mentoring and departmental leadership.
Academic Contributions
Prof. Dr. Koşar is active in academic and research work:
- Teaching positions: Professor at Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi affiliated program
- Lectures, training courses or mentorships: Regular lecturer in national/international pulmonology conferences
- Research interests: Include tuberculosis, COPD, bronchiectasis, intensive care in thoracic medicine
- Course development or conference speaking engagements: Participated in studies and published in peer‑reviewed journals
Areas of Expertise
Her clinical strengths and niche procedures include:
- Diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults
- Tuberculosis and multidrug‑resistant tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment
- Pleural diseases including pleural effusion and pleural tuberculosis
- Bronchiectasis, airway obstruction and inflammation in adult patients
- Bronchoscopy and advanced diagnostic procedures in thoracic medicine
Publications and Research
Prof. Dr. Koşar has published numerous peer‑reviewed journal articles that support her expertise and trustworthiness. Some examples include:
– Altin S, Cikrikçioğlu S, Morgül M, Koşar F, Ozyurt H: “50 endobronchial tuberculosis cases based on bronchoscopic diagnosis.” Respiration. 1997;64(2):162‑4.
– Yurt S, Erman H, Korkmaz G.G, Koşar A.F, Uysal P, Gelisgen R, Uzun H: “The role of feed‑regulating peptides on weight loss in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.” Clinical Biochemistry. 2013;4:640–44.
– Satici C, Demirkol M.A., Yigitbas B.A., Erinc A., Kosar A.F.: “Area under flow‑volume loop may predict severe exacerbation in COPD patients with high grade of dyspnea.” Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, 2021;294:103771.
Patient Care Philosophy
Prof. Dr. Koşar’s approach to patient care emphasises empathy, clear communication and education. She believes in:
- Explaining diagnoses and treatment options in clear, understandable language to each patient.
- Approaching each patient as an individual and adapting care to their specific needs.
- Ensuring strong patient‑doctor collaboration to optimise outcomes.
- Providing care that is sensitive to international patients, offering support in multilingual environments when needed.
- A focus on high patient satisfaction and long‑term outcome improvement, supported by her leadership in respiratory care.
Professional Affiliations
Prof. Dr. Koşar is affiliated with several national and international professional organisations:
- Member of the Turkish Respiratory Research Society (Türkiye Solunum Araştırmaları Derneği)
- Member of the Turkish Thoracic Society (Türk Toraks Derneği)
- Member of the Pulmonary Health and Intensive Care Society (Akciğer Sağlığı ve Yoğun Bakım Derneği)
- Member of the Turkish Society of Intensive Care Specialists (Türk Yoğun Bakım Uzmanları Derneği)
- Member of the European Respiratory Society
- Licensed specialist in Turkey; professor at Turkish university system
FAQs
- Is Prof. Dr. Koşar board‑certified?
- Yes – She completed specialist training in Chest Diseases in Turkey (1987), became Associate Professor in 1998, and Professor in 2017, indicating recognised certification in her field.
- What types of procedures does she perform?
- Her practice includes advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, management of COPD, tuberculosis and pleural diseases, bronchiectasis, intensive thoracic respiratory care.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes – Her hospital (Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital) supports international patients, and she is part of that environment, so international consultations are possible.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Hospital stay length depends on the condition. For example, a complex thoracic inpatient case may require several days or more, while outpatient diagnostics may be completed in one visit. Specific durations are provided during consultation.
- What languages does she speak?
- Turkish is her primary language. In a hospital such as Florence Nightingale that accommodates international patients, English and other language support is often available through the hospital’s international patient services.
- How can I schedule an appointment with her?
- Appointments can be scheduled via Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital’s appointment line or online international patient desk. Please mention Prof. Dr. Ayşe Filiz Arpaçağ Koşar when requesting.
- Does she publish research I can review?
- Yes – She maintains an active research profile with multiple peer‑reviewed articles listed on her profile page at the hospital website and likely via academic databases.
