What is Diabetic Foot?
Diabetic foot describes a group of problems associated with diabetes, including ulcers, infection, neuropathy and impaired circulation. Because loss of sensation can hide early damage, a small wound may become more serious before it is noticed. Assessment depends on the wound, blood supply, infection severity and the person’s wider health.
Considering Istanbul for Diabetic Foot Treatment?
Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya assesses diabetic foot infection and complex wounds in the context of the patient’s circulation, infection severity, wound depth and wider health. Treatment planning aims to preserve viable tissue whenever clinically appropriate; no outcome can be promised before an examination.
Working alongside the clinical team, Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya considers blood sugar control, circulation, infection treatment, debridement and reconstruction when these are clinically indicated.
Complex cases may also require input from vascular surgery, orthopaedics, endocrinology or other disciplines. The clinicians involved depend on the findings of the individual case.
Planning an Appointment in Istanbul
Do not book travel before the clinic has reviewed your information and confirmed whether an in-person appointment may be appropriate. Istanbul is served by Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport; travel time and medical fitness to fly should be checked for your own circumstances.
Before You Arrive
Before travelling, use the secure enquiry form to share a concise medical summary and recent reports. Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya will review the submitted information and may request clarification before advising whether an appointment in Istanbul is appropriate. This initial review is not a diagnosis and cannot replace an examination.
Why Consult Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya?
Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya is an Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology specialist with clinical experience in diabetic foot infection and complex wound care. His role, training and approach are described on the specialist profile.
Seek urgent local medical care rather than waiting for an online reply if redness is spreading rapidly, there is fever or confusion, tissue is becoming black or grey, pain is severe or increasing, or the condition suddenly worsens.
