Medical Intrests

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• Detailed ultrasound
• Fetal ECHO
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Risky Pregnancy Follow-up
• Complications of Twin Pregnancy
• Fetal Invasive Procedures (Amniocentesis CVS Cordocentesis)

Education

• Subspecialization: Perinatology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2015
• Specialization in Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2002-2008
• Undergraduate: Department of Medicine, I.Ü. Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, 1996-2002

Experience

• Faculty Member: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2020-present
• Subspecialist: Private clinic, February 2019-present
• Faculty Member: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, May 2017-February 2019
• Training Assistant: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2016-May 2017
• Subspecialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2015-June 2016
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, July 2013-June 2015
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, April 2013-July 2013
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, November 2011-April 2013
• Chief Assistant Specialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, May 2011-November 2011
• Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor: Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, August 2010-April 2011
• Specialist Doctor: Private Istanbul Hospitalium Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2009-August 2010
• Specialist Doctor: Besni State Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 2008-September 2009
• Research Assistant Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2003-February 2008
• Research Assistant Dr: I.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-November 2003

Associate Professorship Date: 11.3.2015

Professorship Date: 10.8.2020

Overseas Experience: University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology (2013)

Scientific Memberships
 

• Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society
• Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association
• Association of Perinatology Specialists

Areas of Interests

• Pregnancy follow-up and birth
• Vaginal Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Women's Cancer Screening and Cervical Cancer Vaccination
• Menopause Follow-up
• Family Planning (Spiral, implant, etc.)
• Recurrent pregnancy losses and miscarriages
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
• Vaccination
• Genital Warts and Treatment
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
• Hysteroscopic surgery and Laparoscopic surgery (Closed method)
• Myoma Surgeries
• Ovarian Cysts
• Genital aesthetics (labioplasty, vaginoplasty, tightening, sagging operations)

Education

• Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Heidelberg University - Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinic
• Agaplesion General Hospital Hagen - Gynecology Clinic
• Poland Poznan Medical Faculty - Gynecology Clinic
• Muenster Westfealische Wilhelms-Universitat
• Muenster Raphael Clinic - Emergency Department

Experience

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Doğubeyazıt Dr. Yaşar Eryılmaz State Hospital
• Keşan Community Health Center

Research: 

• Kubra Karakolcu, Burak Bayraktar, Meric Balikoglu Leydig cell ovarian tumor in pregnancy: a case report. 1st International TRNC Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress
• Kubra Karakolcu, Ozge Cakir Nemli Management of a Fourth Degree Laceration After Vaginal Delivery.  4th ECIC: European Congress on Intrapartum Care
• Kubra Karakolcu, Halil Gursoy Pala, Deniz Tas Comparison of Bishop Score and Intrapartum Ultrasound Score in Prediction of Birth Results. 14th TAJEV Congress
• Oral presentation on Intrapartum Ultrasonography. 20th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress-TJOD 2023
• Oral presentation on Oocyte and Embryo freezing. 2nd National In Vitro Fertilization and Infertility Association Congress-TUBİD 2023

Publications: 

• Kayapinar A, Çetin D, Pakoz Z, KARAKOLCU K, Ertas I, Kamer E (2022). Short and long term results of anatomical reconstruction of perineal body and sphincter complex in obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Turkish Journal of Surgery, 38(2), 159 - 168. 10.47717/turkjsurg.2022.5528

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

The doctor is a well-experienced gynecologist specializing in the treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Endometriosis. Graduating from Hacettepe University, the doctor completed specialization in gynecology at Zeynep Kamil Institute. The doctor offers personalized treatment plans with the assistance of a personal medical coordinator and ensures priority appointments.

Areas of Interests

• High Risk Pregnancies
• Perinatology
• Detailed Fetal Ultrasound
• High Risk and Complicated Births

Education

• Mudanya Ahmet Rushdie High School
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   

Experience

• Gümüşhacıköy State Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (State compulsory service obligation)
• Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (Military service)
• Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prenatal Diagnosis and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Physiology Unit, March- 2020, Bergen/Norway
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Advanced operative vaginal delivery, May, 2022, Bergen/Norway