Dr. Rana Anadolu
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
- Ankara, Turkey
- Turkish, English
- 32 years of experience
About Doctor Rana Anadolu
Prof. Dr. Rana Anadolu, a graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, has had a career centered around dermatology and dermatopathology. After completing their education in Ankara, including primary, secondary, and high school at TED Ankara College, Dr. Anadolu pursued higher education in medicine with a focus on dermatology, graduating in 1986.
Dr. Anadolu's early medical experience included internships in pediatrics and internal medicine at St Luke's Hospital, University of Malta. This period was part of an international medical student exchange programme. Following their graduation, they began working in the Department of Dermatology at Ankara University.
The choice to specialize in dermatopathology was influenced by experiences and opportunities during their internship. Dr. Anadolu's training included studying under German-American professors from Tufts University and receiving training in Germany on dermatopathology and dermatoimmunopathology. This training led to the establishment of the first Dermatoimmunopathology Laboratory in Turkey at their clinic.
Dr. Anadolu further expanded their expertise with a dermatopathology fellowship under Prof. Dr. Bernard Ackerman in the United States, at institutions like Thomas Jefferson University and NYU Medical School. They also had a brief observership in the Dermatology Department of Sapporo University Faculty of Medicine in Japan.
Throughout their career, Dr. Anadolu has been involved in various roles and contributions to dermatology. They have received awards for their studies in immunohistochemistry and dermatoimmunopathology and have been active in international dermatological organizations. Dr. Anadolu also contributed to the field through roles in Turkish dermatological societies and health commissions.
In 2012, Dr. Anadolu founded the IDEA (International Dermatology-Dermatopathology, Esthetics & Anti-aging Academy), facilitating international collaboration and education in dermatology.
Apart from their medical career, Dr. Anadolu has engaged in literary pursuits, writing essays, articles, and poems on various subjects. Currently, Dr. Anadolu practices in their dermatology clinic, continuing their work in the field of dermatology and dermatopathology.
- M.D. in Medicine - Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1986.
- Residency in Dermatopathology - Dermatopathology, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Dermatology, Institute for Dermatopathology, USA, 1993 - 1994.
- Fellowship in Dermatopathology - Dermatopathology, Immunocytochemistry, University of Tübingen under Prof Gundula Schaumburg-Lever, Tübingen, Germany, 1987 - 1988.
- Observership in Dermatopathology - Dermatopathology, NYU Medical School under Prof A Bernard Ackerman, USA, 1991.
- Observership in Dermatology - Dermatology, Sapporo University Department of Dermatology, Sapporo, Japan, 1990.
- Internship in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Malta, St Johns Hospital, Malta, 1984 - 1985.
- Research Assistant, Department of Dermatology, Ankara University
- Established the first Dermatoimmunopathology Laboratory in Turkey, Ankara University
- Observer, Dermatology Department, Sapporo University Faculty of Medicine, Japan
- Honorary Faculty Member, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA
- Faculty Member, Department of Dermatology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
- Dermatopathologist, Department of Dermatology and Cancer Research and Treatment Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA
- Founder and Manager, IDEA (International Dermatology-Dermatopathology, Esthetics & Anti-aging Academy)
- Private Dermatology Clinic Manager/Owner
- 1992: International Dermatopathology Fellowship Training Scholarship
- 1993: Prof. Dr. Kemal Turgut Research Award (Immunohistochemistry study)
- 1993: Prof. Dr. Kemal Turgut Research Award (Dermatoimmunopathology study)
- 1998: National Dermatology Congress Original Research Award
- President, Turkish Dermatopathology Association
- Vice President, Ankara Skin and Venereology Association
- Active Representative, European Medical Association, UEMS Section Dermato-Venerology
- Member, European Dermatology Forum
- Member, International Dermatology Society
- 2019: Organizer, IDEA International Congress, Istanbul
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Contact Dr. Rana Anadolu
- Koru, next to the metro station, Çayyolu Mahallesi, Banga Bandhu Boulevard, Tuğberk Sitesi No:2/18, 06810 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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