Prof. Dr. Sami Öztürk

Prof. Dr. Sami Öztürk is a specialist in Chest Diseases, with experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions related to this field. He provides care at Medical Park Pendik, with a focus on accurate medical practice and up-to-date treatment approaches aimed at supporting patient health and improving quality of life.

Education and Specialization

• Gülhane Military Medical Faculty
• Specialty training in Pulmonology, Çamlıca Chest Diseases Hospital
• Specialty training in Allergy, GATA Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Associate Professor, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Professor, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

Professional Experience

• 1992–1994: General Practitioner, Cyprus
• 1994–2001: Çamlıca Chest Diseases Hospital
• 2001–2007: Faculty Member, GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• 2007–2016: Department Head, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 2007–2012: Erdem Hospital, Çakmak
• 2014–2016: Central Hospital, Bostancı
• 2017: Vera Hospital
• 2018: Medical Park Gebze
• 2019–2020: Hisar Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Respiratory Research Association
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Allergy and Immunology Society
• Respiratory Society

National Publications

1. Cerrahoğlu K, Aydilek R, İlvan A, Kartaloğlu Z, Öztürk S, Kunter E, Işıtmangil T. Follow-up of soldiers with tuberculosis at tuberculosis dispensaries. Solunum, 20:165-168 (1996).
2. Okutan O, Kartaloğlu Z, İlvan A, Cerrahoğlu K, Öztürk S. Time to treatment initiation and factors affecting it among soldiers with pulmonary tuberculosis: A preliminary study. GATA Bülteni, 40:330-333 (1998).
3. Kunter E, İlvan A, Cerrahoğlu K, Öztürk S, Tabakoğlu E, Kandemir G. Effects of supplemental oxygen and a single dose of prednisolone on salbutamol-induced bronchodilation. Solunum, 10:1245-1248 (1999).
4. Kunter E, İlvan A, Pekkafalı Z, Çapraz F, Okutan O, Çiftçi F, Öztürk S. Renal functional reserve in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Toraks Dergisi, 1(2):23-27 (2000).
5. Öztürk S, İlvan A, Öztürkeri H, Kocabeyoğlu Ö, Bozkanat E, Kartaloğlu Z, Deniz Ö. The value of the Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) method for isolating Mycobacterium tuberculosis from sputum. Tüberküloz ve Toraks, 49(1):101-107 (2001).
6. Öztürk S, Göçgeldi E, Açıkel C, Çalışkaner Z. A study of fragrance-containing product use among patients with asthma. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 4(3):109-119 (2005).
7. Öztürk S, Erel F, Çalışkaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Güleç M, Kartal Ö. The role of food additives and vasoactive substances naturally present in foods in chronic idiopathic urticaria. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 6(5), 2007.
8. Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Güleç M, Kartal Ö, Erel F. When should patients with respiratory symptoms be evaluated for atopy in primary care? TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 7(0):1-6, 2008.
9. Ozturk S, Çalışkaner Z, Güleç M, Göçgeldi M, Kutlu A. The role of biogenic amines in chronic urticaria and angioedema. Tıp Araştırmaları Dergisi, 2008;6(3):163-167.
10. Öztürk S, Göçgeldi E, Açıkel C, Çalışkaner Z, Uçar M, Korkmaz A. Patterns of fragrance-containing product use among patients with asthma: A case-control study. Genel Tıp Dergisi, 2008;18(2).
11. Halisdemir N, Colak C, Kutlu A, Öztürk S. Serum total IgE cutoff values for distinguishing allergic from nonallergic asthma. F.Ü. Sağ. Bil. Dergisi, 2009;23(2):91-94.
12. Demir MA, Baloğlu H, Öztürk S. Cytological diagnosis of complicated pulmonary unilocular echinococcosis: Two case reports. Türkiye Ekopatoloji Dergisi, 1(3-4):133-135 (1995).
13. Çoşansel S, Başak M, Öztürk S, Danacı M. Hydatid disease. Sendrom Dergisi, 10(12):19-22 (1998).
14. Deniz Ö, Tozkoparan E, İlvan A, Bozkanat E, Ozturk S. A case of carbamazepine-induced lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 30:509-510 (2000).
15. Çiftçi F, Deniz Ö, Çermik H, Öztürk S, Özkan M, Ekiz K, Demirci N. Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A case report. GATA Bülteni, 43:210-213 (2001).
16. Öztürk S, Güleç M, Çalışkaner AZ, Karaayvaz M. Bupropion therapy and allergic reactions: Three cases confirmed by drug challenge testing. Astım Allerji İmmünoloji, 2(2):79-82 (2004).
17. Berdan ME, Öztürk S. Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sendrom, 18(1):61-64 (2005).
18. Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Güleç M. A rare cause of anaphylaxis: Exercise. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 4(1):46-49 (2005).
19. Öztürk S, Göçgeldi E. Systemic diseases and the lungs. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 4(3):136-149 (2005).
20. Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Güleç M, Erel F, Kartal Ö, Karaayvaz M. Hidden allergens in foods: A case report involving a patient with hazelnut allergy. Astım Allerji İmmünoloji, May 2007.
21. Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Güleç M, Erel F, Kartal Ö. Vocal cord dysfunction presenting with asthma-like symptoms and leading to misdiagnosis: A case report. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 6(2):148-150, 2007.
22. Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Karaayvaz M, Güleç M, Kartal Ö, Erel F. A risk for patients with chronic conditions and healthcare workers: Latex allergy—A case report. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 7(3):265-268, 2008.
23. Berdan M, Göçgeldi E, Öztürk S. Asthma attacks associated with municipal tap water: A case report. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 7(1):87-90, 2008.
24. Ozturk S, Sezer O, Kutlu A, Çiftci F, Bozkanat E. Latex allergy caused by an asthma inhaler: A case report. TSK Koruyucu Hekimlik Bülteni, 8(5):451-452, 2009.
25. Ozturk S, Gulec M, Kartal O, Kutlu A, Erel F, Caliskaner Z, Sener O. Levothyroxine-induced anaphylaxis in a patient with chronic urticaria and elevated thyroid autoantibodies. Astım Allerji İmmünoloji, 7:129-132, 2009.
26. Çimen M, Öztürk S. Global warming, climate change, and their effects on the respiratory system and bronchitis in major cities. F.Ü. Sağ. Bil. Tıp Derg, 24(2):141-146, 2010.
27. Kutlu A, Karabacak E, Öztürk S, Sezer O, Önem Y, Taşkapan O. Does a normal or near-normal C4 level rule out hereditary angioedema? Asthma Allerji Immunol, 2010;8:120-123.
28. Kartal Ö, Güleç M, Öztürk S, Çalışkaner Z, Şener O. Persistent eosinophilia and prostate adenocarcinoma: A natural defense mechanism or a coincidence? Asthma Allerji Immunol, 2010;8:112-116.
29. Öztürk S, Çimen M. Potentially overlooked causes of urticaria: Food additives and biogenic amines. Turkiye Klinikleri J Fam Med-Special Topics, 2011;2(1):33-36.
30. Öztürk S, Çimen M. When should atopy be evaluated in primary care? Turkiye Klinikleri J Fam Med-Special Topics, 2011;2(1):17-22.
31. Sami ÖZTÜRK, Ali KUTLU, Faruk ÇİFTCİ, Erkan BOZKANAT, Ali GÜNEŞ, Ogün SEZER, Mesut ÇİMEN. The problem of failing to instruct patients on proper inhaler technique. Asthma Allerji Immunol, 2011;9:110-113.
32. Kutlu A, Kartal Ö, Öztürk S. Exercise-induced anaphylaxis after eating cultivated mushrooms in a patient sensitized to fungal spores: Coincidence or cross-reactivity? Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci, 2012;32(1):281-284.
33. Güneş A, Kutlu A, Öztürk S. Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis: Diagnostic challenges in wheat allergy illustrated by a case. TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin, 2012;11(2):235-238.
34. Sami ÖZTÜRK, Ali KUTLU. Vocal cord dysfunction and cough. Turkiye Klinikleri J Fam Med-Special Topics, 2012;3(4):30-32.
35. Sami ÖZTÜRK, Tuncer ÖZKISA. Winter cough. Turkiye Klinikleri J Fam Med-Special Topics, 2012;3(4):57-60.
36. Sami ÖZTÜRK, Ercan KARABACAK. A diagnostic approach to respiratory allergens. Turkiye Klinikleri J Fam Med-Special Topics, 2012;3(4):73-76.
37. Sami ÖZTÜRK, Tuncer ÖZKISA. Beta-adrenergic receptor agonists. Turkiye Klinikleri J Allergy-Special Topics, 2012;5(1):25-33.
38. Sait Yeşillik, Sami Öztürk. How can allergies and allergic respiratory diseases be prevented without medication? TAF Prev Med Bull, 2013;12(1):97-104.
39. Ali Kutlu, Ersin Demirer, Sami Öztürk, Özgür Kartal. Could anti-IgE therapy be a treatment option for patients with severe nonallergic asthma? Letter to the editor. Tuberk Toraks, 2013;61(2):162-163.
40. Sami ÖZTÜRK. Treatment of asthma according to disease phenotypes and endotypes. Astım Bülteni, 2014;1:6-9.
41. Dr. Sami ÖZTÜRK. The greatest challenge in asthma is diagnosis. Literatür Aktüel Dergisi, 2014;21(241):14-17.
42. Kutlu A, Kara M, Öztürk S. An anaphylactic reaction following allergy testing with fresh fruit. TAF Prev Med Bulletin, 2014;13(5):435-436.
43. Kutlu A, Demirer E, Öztürk S, Güneş A, Kartal Ö, Sezer O, Kartaloğlu Z. Can anti-IgE therapy be used in patients with nonatopic asthma? A case discussion on the role of IgE in asthma. Gülhane Medical J, 2014;56(1):42-44.
44. Dr. Sami Öztürk. Can complete asthma control be achieved? Original article. Güncel Göğüs Hastalıkları Serisi, 2015;3(2):169-172.
45. Cerrahoğlu K, Kartaloğlu Z, İlvan A, Aydilek R, Öztürk S, Morgül M. The effect of chemotherapy on tumor marker levels in patients with lung cancer. Heybeliada Tıp Bülteni, 3:12-14 (1997).
46. Kunter E, Öztürk S, Bozkanat E, Cerrahoğlu K. Evaluation of patients whose primary complaint was chronic cough. Heybeli Ada Tıp Bülteni, 6, issues 1, 2 and 3 (2000).
47. Öztürk S, Piran G. Community-acquired pneumonia. Aktüel Tıp Dergisi, 4:118-123 (1999).
48. Bahadır G, Öztürk S. Atopic allergens. Aktüel Tıp Dergisi, 4:240-241 (1999).
49. Öztürk S, Bozkanat E. Tracheobronchitis. Aktüel Tıp Dergisi, 5(11):45-46 (2000).
50. Dr. Sami ÖZTÜRK. Asthma management during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Book chapter in “Asthma in Special and Comorbid Conditions,” 2014, pp. 294-304.
51. İlvan A, Öztürk S. Definition and classification of bronchial asthma. In Allerjik Hastalıklar ve Bronşial Astma, vol. 2, pp. 417-420, Istanbul, 1998.
52. S. Öztürk, A. Kutlu. Assessment of exhaled breath. In “Functional Assessment of the Respiratory System: Modern Methods and Their Clinical Applications,” pp. 57-62.
53. Sami Öztürk. What is an allergy? Book chapter in “Asthma for Patients and Their Families,” pp. 1-3, May 2015.
54. Sami Öztürk, Ali Kutlu. Patient stories. Book chapter in “Asthma for Patients and Their Families,” pp. 168-172, May 2015.
55. Sami Öztürk. Advice for patients with asthma who are getting married or renovating their homes. Book chapter in “Asthma for Patients and Their Families,” pp. 166-167, May 2015.