Cenk KIRAKLI

President, Society of Turkish Intensivists. Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, ICU Director at University of Health Sciences, Izmir Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Center

İzmir, Türkiye

About

I am a Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with 20+ years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. Currently serving as the Intensive Care Training Supervisor and Director of the Intensive Care Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Health Sciences, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital, I specialize in advanced mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and critical care decision-making. My work integrates frontline ICU care with research, education, and innovation. I design and lead impactful clinical studies—often combining deep statistical insight with practical applications in intensive care. I am passionate about developing future intensivists, optimizing patient outcomes, and contributing to the evolution of evidence-based critical care. ► Areas of Focus: • Mechanical Ventilation & Transpulmonary Monitoring • ECMO (VA/ VV) Clinical Applications • AI and Decision-Support Tools in ICU • Clinical Trials, Protocol Development & Medical Statistics • Training Program Leadership & Curriculum Development Let’s connect if you’re working at the intersection of critical care, innovation, and medical education—or looking to collaborate on high-impact ICU research.

Experience

  • Professor at University of Health Sciences
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • ICU Director at University of Health Sciences, Izmir Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Center
    2009 - Present · 17 yrs 6 mos

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Izmir Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital
    2001 - Present · 25 yrs 6 mos

    Critical Care Physician

  • ICU Director at Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital
    Nov 2006 - Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos