Zuhal Cakmak Peksen
- Specialization: General practitioner
- 13 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.
- Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
- Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
- Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
- Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.
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Doctor's services
- MRI of one area
- Gastroscopy with biopsy
- Mammography
- Ultrasound
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- CT scan of the whole body
- Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- CT (computer tomography)
- Whole-body MRI
- CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
- Female check-up
- Heart сheck up
- CT of the mandible
- Male Check-up
- Basic check-up
- Brain MRI
- Kidney biopsy
- X-ray examination
- Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)
- CT scan of the pelvic region
- Exercise test
- Body composition analysis
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
- Chest X-Ray
- Ultrasound of carotid arteries
- Heart preventive examination (men, women)
- Paediatric Check-Up
- Cancer screening
- Premium Check up
- Oncological Check-up for Man
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Qualifications
Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist and check-up physician at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. She specialized in family medicine in 2017 after completing her medical degree at Cukurova University. The doctor treats patients across Istanbul. Her clinical practice began in 2010.
Specialization and Diagnostic Services
Dr. Peksen focuses on primary care and preventive medicine. She conducts detailed health screenings to detect illnesses at early stages. The specialist provides a wide range of diagnostic procedures for adults and children.
Available Screening Programs
- Basic and Premium check-ups for adults
- Female and Male specific health screenings
- Paediatric check-ups for children
- Heart preventive examinations
- Cancer screenings and oncological check-ups for men
Diagnostic Expertise
- Whole-body MRI and targeted scans of the brain or one area
- CT scans of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and mandible
- Ultrasound services, including carotid artery imaging
- Endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy
- Biopsies for breast (mammography) and kidney health
- Comprehensive blood work, including tumor markers and thyroid function tests
- Screenings for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Professional Experience
Dr. Peksen has served in various medical roles across Turkey since 2010. She currently practices at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.
- 2020–2025 – TOKI Avrupa Family Health Center, Istanbul
- 2019–2020 – Gaziosmanpasa District Health Directorate, Istanbul
- 2019 – Edremit No.5 Family Health Center, Van
- 2017–2018 – Tusba No.2 Family Health Center, Van
- 2013–2017 – Research Assistant at Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine
- 2012–2013 – Iskenderun No.1 Emergency Health Services Station, Hatay
- 2010–2011 – Airport Family Health Center, Istanbul
- 2010 – Hekimbasi Yusuf Sinan Health Center, Istanbul
Education and Academic Background
The doctor is currently studying health management at Anadolu University. This training helps in coordinating patient care pathways. Her academic background includes specialty training and a medical degree from recognized Turkish universities.
- 2024–Present – Anadolu University – Bachelor’s in Health Management
- 2013–2017 – Yuzuncu Yil University – Specialty in Family Medicine
- 2003–2010 – Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
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