Snapshot Highlights
- Associate Professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics and Perinatology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
- Expertise in Perinatology and High-Risk Pregnancies.
- Extensive clinical experience including advanced observership at King’s College Hospital.
- Authored and co-authored numerous publications in respected medical journals.
- Member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association.
Dr. MEHMET AYTAC YUKSEL
Professional Experience
Dr. Mehmet Aytac Yuksel has dedicated over two decades to advancing patient care in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with a specialized focus on Perinatology and High-Risk Pregnancies. His career trajectory showcases a commitment to excellence, commencing with his assistant residency at the TC Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 2004 to 2009. Following this foundational period, he served as a Specialist Doctor at the Ministry of Health Büyükçekmece State Hospital and concurrently held a temporary assignment at the Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2009 to 2011. His expertise in Perinatology was further honed during his compulsory service at the Ministry of Health Şanlıurfa Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital from 2015 to 2016, a role that directly addressed critical high-risk pregnancies. Since 2016, Dr. Yuksel has held the esteemed position of Associate Professor at both the Ministry of Health Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital’s Perinatology Department and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine’s Gynecology and Obstetrics department. His tenure at Acıbadem Health Group, also starting in 2016, further solidifies his prominent standing in the medical community.
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Yuksel’s robust educational foundation and advanced training underscore his deep expertise in maternal-fetal medicine. He completed his residency training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Istanbul Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital in 2009, following his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. Demonstrating a profound commitment to specialized knowledge, he pursued further training in Perinatology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, completing the program in 2014. Complementing this, he undertook a distinguished Observership Program at King’s College Hospital, Hanis Birthright Fetal Medicine, in London, England, from May to June 2014. His academic achievements culminated in his appointment as an Associate Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2016, highlighting his significant contributions to medical education and practice.
Publications and Research Contributions
Dr. Mehmet Aytac Yuksel is a prolific researcher with a significant body of work focused on critical areas of maternal-fetal health. His publications reflect a deep engagement with complex obstetric challenges, including the prenatal diagnosis and management of fetal anomalies such as Type 4 laryngotracheoesophageal clefts in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and the assessment of fetal myocardial performance post-intrauterine transfusion. He has explored perinatal outcomes associated with fetal anemia, advancements in predicting labor induction, and the role of imaging techniques like shear wave elastography in evaluating conditions such as placenta previa-accreta and gestational diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, his research extends to the biochemical markers associated with pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus, investigating levels of proteins like CTRP-1 and natriuretic peptides. His contributions have been published in reputable journals such as Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, J Grief Fetal Neonatal Med, and Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, solidifying his authority in the field of Perinatology and high-risk pregnancies.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Yuksel’s dedication to the advancement of obstetrics and gynecology is further demonstrated through his membership in the esteemed Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association. This affiliation signifies his commitment to professional development and collaborative efforts within the medical community.