Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Kuşadası: Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe AKALIN
Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe Akalın provides care in Kuşadası in pregnancy follow-up, gynecological examination and surgery, family planning, reproductive health and unplanned pregnancy counseling. If you live in Kuşadası or have recently moved here, this page takes you to the services, the practice address and how to book an appointment. Examinations can be in Turkish or English.
What do you need information or an examination for?
Services are grouped into three areas. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, see the pregnancy area; for examinations and check-ups related to women’s health, see the gynecology area; and for difficulty getting pregnant, contraception and counseling, see the reproductive health area. The gynecology area covers examination, Pap smear and HPV follow-up, colposcopy and surgical evaluation together. If you are not sure which area your concern belongs to, you can discuss it with the doctor during your visit.
Pregnancy follow-up
4D ultrasound and pregnancy ultrasound
Gynecological Examination
Pap Smear and HPV Follow-up
Colposcopy
Gynecological Surgery
Family Planning
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
About the practice and the doctor
Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe AKALIN is an obstetrician and gynecologist. The practice is in Ege Mahallesi. Op. Dr. Akalın offers examinations and information during pregnancy, for gynecological complaints and for questions about reproductive health.
- 2019 · Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
- 2020–2024 · Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
- 2024–2026 · Artvin Şavşat State Hospital
The specialty thesis, areas of interest and approach to examination are on the doctor’s profile.
Where to start, depending on your situation?
Choose the situation closest to yours; from here you can go to the relevant information page and area page.
I have just found out I’m pregnant
Anyone who may be pregnant is advised to see a doctor in the first weeks and start follow-up. Pregnancy follow-up (prenatal care) is the monitoring of the health of mother and baby throughout pregnancy with regular examinations, screening and counseling; its aim is to notice possible problems early.
At the practice
- Examinations, pregnancy ultrasound and 4D ultrasound are done at the practice.
- Which blood and screening tests are needed, and when, is explained during your visit.
- Your partner can attend the examinations with you.
- Pregnancy follow-up can be in Turkish or English.
You can continue follow-up that started with another doctor at the practice; it helps to bring your previous test results and ultrasound reports.
Detailed information on pregnancy follow-up →
Area page: Pregnancy and prenatal care →
I want to see my baby on ultrasound
4D ultrasound is not a separate scan; it is used during a pregnancy ultrasound done for a medical reason. A pregnancy ultrasound assesses the baby’s heartbeat, gestational age and growth; 2D ultrasound is the basis of the organ examination.
At the practice
- Pregnancy ultrasound and 3D/4D imaging are done; the findings are explained to you during the examination.
- If you wish, the images can be given to you as printouts or transferred to your phone.
- A detailed (level II) anomaly scan is not done at the practice; you are referred for this examination.
An abdominal pregnancy ultrasound usually requires no special preparation; if any is needed, you will be told in advance.
Detailed information on 4D ultrasound and pregnancy ultrasound →
Area page: Pregnancy and prenatal care →
I’m going to my first gynecological examination
A gynecological examination assesses the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries. Each step of the examination is explained beforehand and goes ahead with your consent; if you wish, a break can be taken.
At the practice
- The examination and ultrasound (transvaginal and abdominal) are done at the same appointment.
- The examination room has a privacy curtain and a sink/toilet; the nurse prepares you before the examination.
- A healthcare assistant is present during the examination; if you wish, a relative can also stay in the room.
- For patients who have not had sexual intercourse, no internal examination is done; if needed, only an external examination is done.
For your first visit, you only need to bring your ID; if you have records of previous tests and ultrasounds, you can bring them too.
Detailed information on the gynecological examination →
Area page: Gynecology and women’s health →
My Pap smear or HPV result was abnormal
After a suspicious Pap smear result or persistent HPV positivity, the next step may be colposcopy. Colposcopy is an examination of the cervix under magnification and light; if a suspicious area is seen, a small tissue sample (biopsy) may be taken.
At the practice
- Colposcopy and, if needed, biopsy are done at the practice.
- Colposcopy is not done during your period; the appointment is scheduled for after the bleeding has stopped.
- The biopsy result is reviewed with you at a follow-up visit.
A positive HPV result or having a colposcopy does not by itself mean you have cancer; HPV is common and most infections clear on their own.
Detailed information on colposcopy →
Area page: Pap smear test and HPV follow-up →
We are having difficulty getting pregnant
Infertility is not getting pregnant despite regular unprotected intercourse. Because the cause may lie with the woman, the man or both, the evaluation is done with both partners taking part.
When is an evaluation recommended?
- Under 35: if you have not become pregnant after one year of regular unprotected intercourse
- 35 and over: sooner, after six months
- If periods are irregular, very infrequent or absent: without waiting
At the practice, the process starts with an initial consultation, a gynecological examination and an ultrasound; if needed, ovulation monitoring by ultrasound follows. The right timing for you is decided together during your visit.
Detailed information on infertility evaluation →
Area page: Reproductive health →
I want to choose a birth control method
Family planning is the assessment of methods for preventing pregnancy and timing pregnancy, taking into account your health and expectations. There is no single right method for everyone.
At the practice
- IUD insertion and removal are done at the practice.
- Contraceptive implants are placed at the practice.
- If considered appropriate, a prescription is written for emergency contraception.
- Permanent methods such as tubal ligation are not done at the practice; they are done surgically in a hospital.
A suitable method for you is discussed after considering together your age, the medicines you take and whether you can use the method regularly.
Detailed information on family planning →
Area page: Reproductive health →
Surgery has been recommended and I want to know my options
Gynecological surgery covers operations for benign conditions such as fibroids, cysts, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding and pelvic organ prolapse. Most fibroids and cysts that cause no symptoms do not require surgery; they are monitored first.
At the practice
- Conditions that may require surgery are evaluated with an examination and ultrasound.
- Whether surgery is needed and what the options are is discussed with you during your visit.
- If needed, the post-operative check-up is done at the practice.
Operations are done in a hospital, not at the practice.
Detailed information on gynecological surgery →
Area page: Gynecology and women’s health →
Examinations and check-ups take place at the practice; surgery and childbirth take place in a hospital.
How does the first visit work?
If you are coming to the practice for the first time, the process has four steps. What will happen at each step is explained to you beforehand.
Appointment
Consultation
Examination and ultrasound
Results and plan
Practice address, directions and appointments
To book an appointment, you can call, send a WhatsApp message or use the form on the contact page. Examinations are by appointment.
Address
Ege Mah. Turgut Özal Bulv. Cadde Residence A2 Blok Kat: 3 Daire: 10
09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Building entrance and parking
Directions and map
The practice is on the 3rd floor of Cadde Residence, Block A2, on Turgut Özal Boulevard in Ege Mahallesi, Kuşadası. Enter the building from the ring road (Çevreyolu) through the barrier gate at the right turn just above the supermarket; the building has an elevator. Parking is available around the entrance and on the road above, and the ring road, served by all bus lines, is about 50 meters away. The building entrance and the elevator are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I continue pregnancy follow-up that started with another doctor here?
Yes. If you have recently moved to Kuşadası or will be staying here for a while, you can continue your follow-up at the practice. It helps to bring your previous test results and ultrasound reports. Pregnancy follow-up →
Are 4D ultrasound and a detailed anomaly scan the same thing?
No. A detailed anomaly scan is an examination in which the baby’s organs are examined systematically; 4D provides moving three-dimensional images and does not replace this examination. Referral for a detailed anomaly scan is planned during your visit. 4D ultrasound and pregnancy ultrasound →
Can someone be with me during the examination?
Yes. A healthcare assistant is present during the examination; if you wish, a relative can also stay in the room. Gynecological examination →
Does a positive HPV result mean I have cancer?
A positive HPV result does not by itself mean you have cancer; HPV is common and most infections clear on their own. Positive results are followed up with planned monitoring. Pap smear test and HPV follow-up →
Is infertility only the woman’s problem?
No. In a significant proportion of cases, male factors or combined factors play a role. That is why the evaluation is started with both partners together; the aim is not to find someone to blame but to identify the right next step. Infertility evaluation →
In which languages are services offered?
Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe Akalın can carry out examinations in Turkish and English; pregnancy follow-up can also continue in English. Visitors who do not speak Turkish can mention in their appointment request that they would like the consultation in English. Contact →
This page is for information only and does not replace an examination or diagnosis.