Prof. MD. G. Dilek Arman

As founding president of the Turkish Infectious Diseases Specialists Association, Prof. MD. G. Dilek Arman is a recognized leader in antimicrobial resistance and infection control

Prof. MD. G. Dilek Arman is a leading Professor and Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, offering world-class care for the most challenging infectious conditions. Her approach is rooted in providing advanced treatments with a patient-centric focus, recognizing that accurate diagnosis of the pathogen is the first step toward superior clinical outcomes. Prof. Arman’s clinical expertise covers a broad and critical range of infections, including Intensive care infections, serious conditions like HIV/AIDS, and complex Bone-joint infections.She is uniquely positioned to combat Antimicrobial Resistance, a major global health threat. Her work involves meticulous identification of dangerous bacteria and fungi using cutting-edge technology in the microbiology lab, ensuring that the correct and most effective antibiotics are used, which is a minimally invasive approach compared to broad, ineffective treatments. Her expertise also extends to managing vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and highly sensitive issues such as Sexually Transmitted Diseases.Prof. Arman's decades of experience, including her work at Ankara and Gazi University medical faculties, provide her with a wealth of international experience and perspective, having participated in European projects focused on improving Patient Safety. Her reliance on state-of-the-art diagnostics ensures rapid and precise identification of the infectious agent, leading to prompt, targeted therapy. This commitment to precise, minimally invasive treatment pathways maximizes faster recovery and significantly enhances patient comfort even when dealing with severe hospital-acquired infections.

As a recognized Professor and former head of departments at major universities, Prof. MD. G. Dilek Arman is an established academic authority and a fierce advocate for evidence-based medicine. Her leadership extends beyond clinical practice, serving as the founding president of the Turkish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Association. This key leadership role highlights her national prestigious certification and commitment to setting professional standards.Her impact is vast, evidenced by her massive contribution to scientific research as she has authored over 86 publications in international journals, holds an h-index of 17, and has edited 37 books and written 43 book chapters. Her publications cover urgent global health concerns, such as the surveillance of Nosocomial Infection Control in European Intensive Care Units (ICUs), the changing resistance patterns of Gram-negative bacteria, and in-vitro studies on combined antibiotic therapies for extensively drug-resistant organisms.Prof. Arman plays a vital educator role through her academic faculty positions and her work in developing National Guides for infectious disease treatment. Her active involvement in complex research projects, including those funded by TUBITAK, focuses on understanding drug resistance in fungi and bacteria. By integrating her extensive scientific research, high-level diagnostics, and continuous international experience into her educator role, Prof. Arman ensures that her patients receive care that is based on the latest infectious disease research.