Specialist profile
Prof. Dr. Aytac Cetinkaya
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
His work brings infection assessment, wound management and multidisciplinary planning together for patients with diabetic foot complications. He also supports international patients who need a clear preliminary review before arranging care in Turkey.
- Primary focus
- Diabetic foot infections
- Medical discipline
- Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
- International enquiries
- Reviewed in English
Clinical practice
Prof. Dr. Aytaç Çetinkaya is an Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology specialist working with diabetic foot infections and complex wounds.
Evidence-led decisions
Assessment and treatment planning are guided by clinical findings, infection severity and the wider medical picture.
Clear communication
Patients receive a direct explanation of what can be assessed remotely and what requires an in-person examination.
Coordinated care
Diabetic foot problems may require infection, vascular, surgical and wound-care expertise to work together.
Education and qualifications
Medical education and specialist training relevant to infection assessment and complex wound care.
- 1999
- Medical degree Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Military Medicine
- 2006
- Specialist training Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
- 2016
- Master’s degree with thesis Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, Gülhane Institute of Health Sciences
Clinical focus
Areas represented in Prof. Dr. Cetinkaya’s professional background.
- Diabetic foot infections
- Orthopaedic infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Rational antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance
- Intensive care infections and fungal infections
- Viral hepatitis and HIV
Clinical and academic background
A chronological record of hospital, laboratory and university appointments.
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General Practitioner, compulsory service
Internal Security Brigade, Hozat / Tunceli
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Specialist training in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Gülhane Military Medical Academy
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Infectious Diseases Specialist
Kocaeli Derince Military Hospital and Acibadem Kocaeli Hospital
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Responsible physician, Immunohematology and Blood Components Laboratory
Gülhane Military Medical Academy Blood Bank Directorate
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Infectious Diseases Specialist
Isparta Military Hospital
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Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
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Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases
University of Health Sciences, Sultan Abdülhamid Han Health Practice and Research Center
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Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine