Prof. M.D. Mert Şentürk

Prof. Mert Şentürk is a highly experienced professor of Anesthesiology and Reanimation with a specialized focus on thoracic, cardiothoracic, and intensive care medicine. After a long tenure at Istanbul University, he now brings his expertise to Acibadem Health Group. His clinical work is centered on sophisticated perioperative respiratory management and anesthesia for complex chest surgeries. Prof. Şentürk differentiates himself through significant leadership in European anesthesiology, having served in chair and committee roles for the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and the ESAIC. Furthermore, his role as Principal Investigator for major international studies, like the PROTHOR trial, bridges cutting-edge clinical research directly to patient care. This unique combination of hands-on surgical anesthesia, academic leadership, and active research involvement ensures his patients receive care guided by the very latest evidence and best practices in perioperative medicine.