Dr. Gökçe Yılmaz

Dr. Gokce YilmazI was born in Denizli. After completing my primary and secondary education there, I began my medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. From the very first day of my training, the anatomy, physiology, and biological complexity of the human body deeply fascinated me and became the core motivation of my medical journey.

Following my graduation in 2008, I completed my compulsory service at Sakarya Kaynarca State Hospital. In 2009, I began my residency training in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. After completing my specialization, I continued my professional practice at Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital.

In order to enrich my professional development with international experience, I served as an observer at Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital (USA) in 2012. In 2015, I conducted research in the field of neuroscience at Loma Linda University (USA). In 2022, I further expanded my international experience by continuing my work in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

My interest in mesotherapy and medical aesthetics began in 2019 and progressively developed through advanced training programs in this field. Since 2023, I have been continuing my professional practice at my private clinic in Kuşadası.

Today, I integrate my background in anesthesiology, my expertise in medical aesthetics, my international clinical experience, and the knowledge gained through multidisciplinary education into a holistic approach to my patients’ health, beauty, and anti-aging treatments. I apply evidence-based treatments with a natural, safe, and individualized approach.

I have always practiced medicine with great passion, integrity, and in strict adherence to the fundamental principles of medical ethics—respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—and I will continue to do so. For many years, I worked in operating rooms and intensive care units, the most critical and demanding areas of hospitals, witnessing countless moments of joy and sorrow. I know that the physician–patient relationship can at times resemble that of a friend, and at other times that of a parent or sibling—an invaluable bond built on trust and compassion.

Caring for patients with lung and heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, and stroke in intensive care significantly increased my awareness and sensitivity toward health. It led me to prioritize my own well-being and that of those around me. As a result, I quit smoking, reduced stress, adopted a more natural diet, incorporated regular exercise into my life, and began using cleaner-content products.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Therefore, I aim to approach my patients holistically—seeking to understand and address the underlying causes of their concerns and conditions. I continuously update my knowledge through ongoing education in this field.

Life is a long journey, and it is not always easy. Sometimes we neglect ourselves, fail to listen to our bodies, and overlook the person we should love and value the most—ourselves. Yet I firmly believe that it is never too late. The day you begin to truly listen to yourself is the day you start taking better care of yourself.

And on this path toward feeling better and living better, I would be honored to accompany you whenever you need me.

With king regards.

Education & Training
  • 2021, Anadolu University, Culinary
  • 07/2014-07/2015, Post-Doctoral Research Scholar, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, John Zhang Neuroscience Research Laboratories, Loma Linda, CA, USA
  • 10/2012, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Cardiac Anesthesia, Clinical Observership, Boston, MA, USA
  • 2009-2014, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Residency Training, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2002-2008, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Medical Doctor Degree, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 1995-2002, Denizli Anatolian High School, Denizli, Turkey
Clinical Experience
  • 2023-…, Gokce Yilmaz Medical and Esthetic Clinic
  • 2022, Helmir Hospital, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • 2017-2021, Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital, Healthcare Information and Management Systems (HIMMS), Consultant, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2014-2021, Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital, Anesthesiologist, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2009-2014, Ministry of Health, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiologist & ICU Resident, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2008-2009, Ministry of Health, Sakarya Kaynarca State Hospital, Medical Doctor, Sakarya, Turkey
  • 2008, Apex Medical Company, Emergency Department and Ambulance Doctor, Istanbul, Turkey
Publications
  • Upper airway obstruction due to retropharyngeal haematoma after posterior cervical spine surgery, E Ozyuvaci, O Akyol, DV Erden, SD Vatansever, G Yilmaz, N Toprak, Anaesthesia and intensive care 39 (4), 768, PMID: 21823402
  • Intra-articular Pulsed Mode Radiofrequency for Hip Pain: Inoperable Coxarthrosis Case, O Akyol, T Sitilci, E Özyuvaci, A Açikgöz, H Leblebici, G Yilmaz, The West Indian Medical Journal 63 (5), 526, PMID: 25781295
  • IVIG activates FcγRIIB-SHIP1-PIP3 Pathway to stabilize mast cells and suppress inflammation after ICH in mice, G Yilmaz A, A Manaenko, O Akyol, I Solaroglu, WM Ho, Y Ding, J Flores, Scientific reports 7 (1), 1-11, PMID: 29138419
  • Pharmacological management options to prevent and reduce ischemic hemorrhagic transformation, W Mann Ho, C Reis, O Akyol, G Yilmaz A, R Applegate II, G Stier, …Current drug targets 18 (12), 1441-1459, PMID: 27538508
  • Neurotrophin-3 provides neuroprotection via TrkC receptor dependent pErk5 activation in a rat surgical brain injury model, O Akyol, P Sherchan, G Yilmaz, C Reis, WM Ho, Y Wang, L Huang, …Experimental neurology 307, 82-89, PMID: 29883578
  • Recent advances in anesthesia for neurotrauma, H Reis, O Akyol, V Gospodarev, C Reis, G Yilmaz, R Applegate, S Chen, …Essentials of Anesthesia for Neurotrauma, 489-500, Chapter