Fatma Ferda Kartufan

Assoc. Prof. Fatma Ferda Kartufan is an anesthesiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She holds the academic rank of Associate Professor. Kartufan treats patients requiring anesthesia for thoracic, cardiovascular, and transplant surgeries.

Anesthesia Specialization

Dr. Kartufan provides care for high-risk surgical procedures. Her practice centers on three areas of anesthesia:

• Anesthesia for thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Anesthesia for organ transplantation procedures
• Regional anesthesia techniques — a method that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain

She also performs general anesthesia for various surgical interventions. Her work supports patient safety during cardiac and lung operations. These techniques allow for better pain control and recovery after major surgery.

Work Experience

Dr. Kartufan has held several specialist and academic roles across Turkey:

• 2024–present — Associate Professor, Izmir University of Economics and Medicalpoint Hospital
• 2022–2024 — Assistant Professor, Istinye University and Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
• 2021–2022 — Specialist, Private Medistanbul Hospital
• 2021 — Specialist, Istanbul Aydin University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• 2017–2021 — Assistant Professor, Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital
• 2014–2017 — Specialist, Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital
• 2012–2014 — Specialist, Kutahya Gediz State Hospital
• 2006–2011 — Research Assistant, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kartufan is a member of several national medical organizations:

• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association (since 2015)
• Turkish Medical Association (since 2014)
• Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association (since 2011)