Professional Experience
- 1997–1999: General Practitioner, Private Marmara Hospital (Maltepe University), Cardiology Department
- 2005–Present: Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 2005–2006: Responsible Physician of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Grup Universal Hospital, Kadıköy
- 2006–2012: General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Şişli
- 2012–2017: General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Grup Memorial Service Hospital
- 2017–2018: General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli
- 2018–Present: Responsible Manager, General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Pendik
Academic Contributions
- Lecturer: Medical Doctor at Istinye University, Istanbul
- Publications: Authored 8 peer-reviewed articles focusing on critical care and anesthesiology
- Research Interests: Hemodynamic monitoring, neurocritical care, and intensive care unit management
- Conference Presentations: Contributed to various national and international medical conferences on anesthesia and intensive care
Areas of Expertise
- Critical Care Management: Expertise in managing critically ill patients in intensive care units
- Perioperative Anesthesia: Skilled in providing anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures
- Regenerative Therapies: Utilizes stem cell therapies for various medical conditions, including infertility and erectile dysfunction
- Hemodynamic Monitoring: Proficient in advanced techniques such as transpulmonary thermodilution for assessing hemodynamic status
Publications and Research
- Transpulmonary Thermodilution in Hemodialysis Patients: Co-authored a study on the use of transpulmonary thermodilution with Pulse Index Continuous Cardiac Output system for hemodynamic assessment in hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula and continuous renal replacement therapy. Published in the Journal of Vascular Access in 2019.
- Critically Ill Patients with Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus: Contributed to a study reevaluating the prognosis of critically ill patients with nonconvulsive status epilepticus using Salzburg Consensus Criteria. Published in the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology in 2018.
- Electroencephalographic Patterns in Neurological ICU: Co-authored a study examining the frequency of various electrographic patterns in continuous EEG monitoring of critically ill patients with change of consciousness in the neurological intensive care unit. Published in the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology in 2016.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Özkan is committed to providing patient-centered care, emphasizing clear communication, empathy, and education. She strives to ensure that patients and their families are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. Her approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, fostering a supportive and healing environment.
Professional Affiliations
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association
- Turkish Intensive Care Association
- Turkish Neurology Association
- Skull Base Association
FAQs
- Is Dr. Sedef Tavukçu Özkan board-certified?
- Yes, Dr. Özkan is board-certified in Anesthesia and Reanimation.
- What types of surgeries does she perform?
- Dr. Özkan specializes in providing anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures, including complex and high-risk surgeries.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes, Dr. Özkan treats international patients and is experienced in providing care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- The length of hospital stay varies depending on the patient’s condition and the type of procedure performed. Dr. Özkan and her team will provide personalized information based on individual cases.
- What languages does she speak?
- Dr. Özkan is fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating effective communication with a broad range of patients.
