As Burtom Konur Surgical Medical Center, we provide healthcare services with an experienced and multidisciplinary medical team. One of the valued members of our team, Dr. Serap YILDIRIM, works as an Emergency Department Physician at our center. Drawing on her experience in primary healthcare, emergency medical services, and academic medicine, she contributes to the initial assessment, clinical monitoring, and appropriate referral of patients presenting with urgent health concerns.

Dr. Serap YILDIRIM graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2000. She subsequently completed her specialty training in the Department of Physiology in 2009. Her academic background in physiology supports a comprehensive understanding of the body’s circulatory, respiratory, neurological, and metabolic functions during clinical assessment.

Throughout her professional career, Dr. YILDIRIM has worked in different areas of healthcare, including primary care services, 112 Emergency Medical Services, academic medicine, and emergency department practice. She currently continues her professional work at Burtom Konur Surgical Medical Center.

At our center, we aim to support patients through a systematic, patient-centered, and medically appropriate approach, while prioritizing patient safety and clear communication.

Her educational background includes:

● 2000: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
● 2009: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology – Specialty Training

Throughout her professional career, she has gained experience in the following areas:

● Primary Healthcare Center Physician
● 112 Emergency Medical Services Physician
● Research Assistant Physician
● Emergency Department Physician at Burtom Konur Surgical Medical Center

Professional Memberships:

● Turkish Medical Association
● Turkish Society of Physiological Sciences

Emergency Health Services

Emergency health services are intended for individuals experiencing sudden, urgent, or potentially life-threatening health problems. The assessment process begins with triage, during which patients are prioritized according to the severity of their clinical condition rather than their order of arrival.

Emergency departments evaluate a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe abdominal pain, high fever, allergic reactions, trauma, bleeding, sudden neurological symptoms, and metabolic disturbances. Not every symptom necessarily indicates a serious medical condition; however, early medical assessment is important when symptoms begin suddenly, progress rapidly, or significantly affect a person’s general condition.

During the emergency assessment process, the patient’s medical history, symptoms, physical examination findings, and vital signs are considered together. Depending on clinical needs, blood tests, electrocardiography, radiological imaging, or consultations with other medical departments may be included in the evaluation.

The treatment and follow-up plan may vary according to the patient’s individual health status and clinical findings. Some patients may be discharged after assessment and short-term observation, while others may require further testing, specialist consultation, close monitoring, or hospitalization. The primary aim is to identify urgent risks early, stabilize the patient’s condition, and ensure appropriate medical guidance without unnecessary procedures.