Dr Deniz Cankat
Medical Doctor Special Interest in Gynaecology and Sonography
Dr Deniz is technology-focused and patient-centric professional offering extensive experience in gynaecological ultrasonography combined with strong understanding of women’s health and medical genetics.
She is also a meticulous and diligent professional with proven success in providing holistic healthcare services to gynaecology patients to evaluate any abnormalities of the female reproductive system and mitigate health risks of specific conditions. What makes stand out are her solid skills in operating latest ultrasound equipment for performing trans-abdominal, and trans-vaginal ultrasound scans, whilst ensuring accuracy,b efficiency, and reliability.
As a results-oriented individual her ability to perform fertility sonography whilst possessing proficiency in studies of follicular development, whilst assessing egg count and tracking, endometrial cavity evaluation, endometrial thickness, and uterine/ovarian abnormalities is second to none. Throughout her career she has remained instrumental in reviewing patients’ medical history, explaining specific medical procedures, taking necessary measurements, screening morphology of foetus for birth defects, and educating patients on baby’s progress.
Employers recognise her for collaborating with staff members and delivering insightful recommendations to physicians regarding patients in accordance with set policies and procedures.
Dr Deniz has devoted her career to conduct research in OB/GYN discipline with keen focus on women’ s health, reproductive/fertility medicine, and medical genetics to drive innovation in field.
She is also an excellent communicator, possessing strong interpersonal, analytical, attention to details skills with ability to excel in fast-paced out-patient settings. Dr Deniz always looks for new challenges and opportunities to employ her technical skills and experiences at a higher strategic level. She is confident that her wide range of knowledge and talents will allow her to contribute to the success regarding her work.
Specialities:
Back Pain, Neck Pain, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Disc Prolapse (slipped disc), Sciatica, Brachialgia (arm pain), Nerve Entrapment, Medicolegal, Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Disease (spondylosis), Kyphoplasty, Microdiscectomy, Lumbar Decompression, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Claudication
Education :
- Philosophy of Doctorate in Genetics, Health Sciences Institute, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TR
- Specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, TR
- Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TR
Experience :
- Medstar Clinic, London, UK (2022 – 2023)
Sonographer & Specialty Doctor in Gyn
Rendering gyn scans including egg tracking and endometrial cavity evaluation/thickness, uterine/ovarian abnormalities. Examining patients presenting with gynaecological problems such as menopause, fertility, and abnormal uterine bleeding. - Inter Healthcare Assistance Ltd. Medical Travel, London, UK (2018 – Present)
Co-director & Owner
Direct day-to-day activities of company such as talking with patients for arranging visits to TR for medical procedures. Collaborate with Turkish hospitals and touristic companies to plan and organise visit schedules. Assess information and complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in medical record of patients.Ensured provision of inclusive and cost-effective healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class hospitals and speciality clinics across Istanbul, resulting in improving health condition and minimising side effects.
Enhanced interpersonal, empathetic, and patient-centric skills by allaying patient’s concerns, answering questions about health issues, and guiding on treatment procedures as well as directing patient to right address.
- Cankat Women’s Health Clinic, Istanbul, TR (2003 – Present)
Co-director & Owner
Render technical expertise in conducting ultrasound guided invasive tests, including amniocentesis and cordocentesis. Provide patient-centric care and health-improving recommendations by analysing scans results. Prioritise robust healthcare services by responding to patients’ calls/texts/emails after office hours to address queries and concerns. Steer significant efforts in monitoring women’s health during pregnancy by obtaining/tracking medical history and conducting varied examinations, whilst assisting from conception of pregnancy till successful birth-giving. Troubleshoot and properly document equipment malfunctioning to ensure accuracy of results. Implement sound clinical judgment in accordance with guidelines and direction from providers. Examine patients with fertility problems by analysing follicular development as well as assessing antral count, endometrial cavity evaluation/thickness, and uterine/ovarian abnormalities.
Served as SME in performing detailed ultrasonographic scans of foetuses in first and second trimester, whilst leveraging advanced techniques, such as Doppler and 4D scans.
Developed holistic treatment plan for patients by implementing a solutions-driven clinic system through consistent co-ordination with healthcare providers.
Carried out comprehensive research about new developments in discipline of sonography and reproductive/genetic medicines.
Incorporated new ultrasonographic imaging techniques into daily practice and established maternal foetal clinic in best-in-class hospitals in Istanbul.
Optimised day-to-day clinic functions by overseeing and supervising clinical staff to enhance operational efficacy.
Additional Experience - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist & Consultant in Maternal Foetal Medicine Unit, Florence Nightingale Gayrettepe Hospital, Istanbul, TR | International Hospital Yesilkoy, Istanbul, TR | Jinemed Private Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic, Istanbul, TR
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TR
Certifications & Credentials
- Certificate of Full Registration as a Medical Practitioner | Certificate in Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasonography, Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg, FR
- Perinatal Dysmorphology Medicine and Surgery Diploma, University of Nancy, Nancy, FR
International Presantations
British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS) Spine Conference, Brighton 2019
Society of British Neurological Surgeons Conference: 1994, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2018
Independent Doctors Federation Conferences: 2009 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 summer/winter, 2016, 2017, 2018
3rd Annual UK Myeloma Symposium RCSEng 2016
Robotics and Humans RSPhysicians 2015
Cervical Spine Conference, London British Museum 2015
British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS) Spine Conference, Warwick & Bath 2014, 2015