Professional Experience
Her clinical background spans both public-sector hospitals and academic medicine:
- 2009–2019: OB‑GYN specialist at Yakacık Maternity and Children’s Hospital (Pendik, Istanbul), managing high volumes of births, including high‑risk and cesarean deliveries
- 2019–present: Assistant Professor and OB‑GYN consultant at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, providing prenatal care, surgical interventions, and postgraduate training
- Delivery experience: Hundreds of annual deliveries, supported deliveries via cesarean section, and conducted gynecologic surgeries and procedures as needed
Academic Contributions
Dr. Ünsal actively integrates teaching and knowledge-sharing into her clinical work:
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
- Preceptor and mentor to medical students, interns, and OB‑GYN residents during clinical rotations
- Leads seminars and case-based learning on topics such as prenatal screening, operative gynecology (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy), and ethical hormone therapy
- Regular participant at continuing medical education events and regional women’s health conferences in Istanbul
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ünsal offers a wide scope of obstetric and gynecologic services, with explanations tailored for patient comprehension:
- Prenatal care & childbirth: Management of routine and high-risk pregnancies; guidance for vaginal birth or elective/emergency cesarean section; postpartum follow-up and breastfeeding support
- Gynecologic health: Evaluation and treatment of menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and early menopause symptoms
- Fertility evaluation: Ovulation tracking, hormonal profile testing, basic ultrasound; referral to IVF specialists when advanced care is recommended
- Minimally invasive procedures: Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy (myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy), hysteroscopic polypectomy or septum resection, and cervical conization
- Hormone therapy: Individualized bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT) for menopausal symptoms, with medical supervision and education
Publications and Research
Dr. Ünsal has actively contributed to peer-reviewed medical research:
Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women (YİĞİT E. & ÜNSAL S.; Climacteric, 2024): This prospective randomized placebo‑controlled trial showed that red‑clover isoflavones significantly improved lipid profiles and reduced hot flashes over 3–6 months in postmenopausal women with dyslipidemia.
She is also co-author of other studies published in SCI‑Expanded and SSCI‑indexed medical journals, focusing on menopause‑related hormone levels, lipid metabolism, and long‑term management of menopausal complaints.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Ünsal is committed to compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive women’s healthcare:
- Uses clear, jargon-free communication to help patients understand symptoms, procedures, and choices
- Promotes shared decision-making for birth plan and treatment options, respecting personal and cultural preferences
- Offers online pre-consultations and treatment planning for international patients, ensuring seamless coordination and support in Turkish and English
- Valued by patients for attentiveness, empathy, and continuity of care throughout prenatal, delivery, and postpartum stages
Professional Affiliations
- Specialist certification awarded by the Turkish Ministry of Health in Obstetrics & Gynecology (2009)
- Academic faculty member (Assistant Professor) at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
- Practicing physician at a fully accredited JCI academic medical centre (Medipol University Pendik Hospital)
FAQs
- Is Dr. Saadet Ünsal board‑certified?
- Yes. She completed the mandatory residency and specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynecology under Turkey’s Ministry of Health in 2009, which is the national board-equivalent certification.
- What types of deliveries does she perform?
- Dr. Ünsal manages vaginal deliveries, elective and emergency cesarean sections, and cares for pregnancies with complications including gestational diabetes, hypertension, and multiple births.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. Through Medipol University’s international patient program, she provides virtual consultations in English, remote review of medical imagery, and coordinated planning before travel to Turkey.
- How long is a typical hospital stay after delivery?
- Patients having uncomplicated vaginal births usually stay for about 24 hours, while those undergoing cesarean section typically stay 48–72 hours, depending on recovery and newborn care.
- What languages does she speak?
- Dr. Ünsal is fluent in Turkish (native speaker) and conducts patient consultations in English as well.
- Can she assist with fertility evaluation?
- Yes. She offers first‑line fertility assessments including hormonal screening and ovulation monitoring, and refers to IVF services when medically indicated.
- What minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries does she perform?
- She is skilled in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures such as myomectomy (fibroid removal), ovarian cystectomy, hysteroscopic septum resection, cervical procedures, and hysteroscopy for bleeding disorders.
