Associate Professor Nilüfer Çetinkaya Kocadal, M.D.

Career Summary:

•Research Assistant Physician, Yeditepe University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006 – 2011
• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology,T.C. Ministry of Health Zeynep Kamil Women and Children’s Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2011 – 2012
• Research Assistant, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery,Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital
2013 – 2016
•Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery,University of Health Sciences Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital
2016 – 2018
•Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery (Associate Professor),University of Health Sciences Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic
2018 – 2020
•Educational and Administrative Supervisor, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery,University of Health Sciences Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic
2019 – 2020
• Founder Physician, Clinical and Administrative Director, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic,Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic
2020 – 2023
• Chief Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
2023
•PhD (Doctorate) – Molecular Medicine,Yeditepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine
2024
•Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Norrlands University Hospital, Västerbotten, Umeå – Sweden
2024
•Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology,Nyköpings Hospital (Lasarett), Region Sörmland – Sweden
2025
•Subspecialist in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Associate Professor,Yeditepe University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2025 – 2026
•Subspecialist in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Professor,Yeditepe University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2026 – Present
 

Fields of Study:

•    Advanced diagnosis and personalized treatment in gynecologic cancers: A multidisciplinary approach to ovarian (ovary), endometrial (uterine), cervical (cervix), vulvar, and vaginal cancers.
•    Diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cysts: Follow-up, medical management, and when indicated, minimally invasive surgical approaches for functional and pathological ovarian cysts.
•    Colposcopy: Advanced evaluation, colposcopic biopsy, and safe surveillance following HPV positivity and abnormal cervical smear results, avoiding unnecessary interventions.
•    Advanced surgery in recurrent gynecologic cancers: Experienced surgical management of recurrent gynecologic tumors, including heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) in ovarian cancer.
•    Fertility-preserving gynecologic oncology: Modern and safe approaches aimed at preserving fertility in appropriately selected patients during cancer treatment.
•    Preventive gynecology and early diagnosis: Risk assessment, screening programs, and individualized prevention strategies for gynecologic cancers.
•    Minimally invasive surgical techniques: Laparoscopic and robotic surgery focused on less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and early return to daily life.
•    Management of benign gynecologic diseases: Patient-centered medical and surgical treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding.
•    Urogynecologic procedures: Surgical and non-surgical management of genital prolapse (uterine prolapse) and urinary incontinence.
•    Menopause management: Evidence-based evaluation of menopausal symptoms with individualized treatment and follow-up to improve quality of life.
 

Memberships:

•    SFOG (Swedish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
•    ESGO (European Society of Gynecological Oncology)
•    Läkarlegitimation (Swedish medical license and certification of equivalence in medical education)
•    TRSGO (Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology)