Assoc. Prof. MD. Birkan İlhan

Personalized Geriatrics: Delivering World-Class Care and Faster Recovery for Optimal Elder Health

Assoc. Prof. MD. Birkan İlhan is a distinguished Geriatrics specialist at Liv Hospital, committed to providing world-class care through a deeply patient-centric philosophy that focuses on the complex health needs of older adults. Her approach is rooted in understanding the unique physiological and social aspects of aging, ensuring that every treatment plan is highly individualized and designed to support independence and significantly enhance the quality of life. Dr. İlhan's comprehensive clinical expertise encompasses the advanced treatments required for managing chronic diseases, polypharmacy, and geriatric syndromes such as falls, frailty, and cognitive impairment, all delivered with an emphasis on maximum patient comfort.

Dr. İlhan integrates the latest diagnostic protocols and evidence-based interventions to offer advanced technology in clinical decision-making, ensuring patients receive the most accurate assessments and effective care pathways. Her international experience is a critical asset, highlighted by her tenure as a Research Fellow at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, Department of Rheumatology, in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. This global exposure ensures her practice aligns with the highest international standards, giving patients access to leading-edge protocols in elder health. By employing a multi-disciplinary, holistic strategy, she aims not just for disease management, but for faster recovery from acute events and proactive prevention of future decline. This commitment to delivering superior clinical outcomes by combining specialized knowledge with compassionate, individualized attention makes Assoc. Prof. İlhan a trusted leader in geriatric medicine.

Assoc. Prof. MD. Birkan İlhan embodies the role of a true academic authority and scientific leader in Geriatrics, grounding her clinical practice in the most current and rigorous evidence-based medicine. As an Associate Professor, she actively contributes to the scientific community through prolific scientific research, boasting a significant portfolio of 39 International Articles and a noteworthy h-index of 9. Her work is indexed on global platforms like ResearchGate, ORCID, and Google Scholar, underscoring her influence in advancing knowledge related to the health challenges of the elderly.

Furthermore, Dr. İlhan is a dedicated educator, having served as an Education Assistant at SBU Şişli Hamidiye Etfal PEH Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Clinic, shaping the next generation of specialized physicians. Her influence extends globally through her role as the Representative of Turkey for the UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) Geriatrics Section. She holds a prestigious certification and is actively involved in prominent international scientific organizations, including The European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS). Her leadership within key Scientific Working Groups, such as the Task and Finish Group on Fall-risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) and the Special Interest Group on Pharmacology within EUGMS, directly translates cutting-edge research into superior clinical protocols. This commitment has been repeatedly recognised, demonstrated by multiple awards for BEST ORAL PRESENTATION at major academic congresses. Her patients benefit from a practice where every diagnostics and treatment decision is meticulously informed by this high-level, globally recognized scientific inquiry.