Dr. Ayca Alan Atalay

Dr. Ayca Alan Atalay, born in Çanakkale in 1982, embarked on her medical career after finishing her primary education in Izmir. Her academic journey commenced at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where she earned her medical degree in 2006. Following this, Dr. Atalay entered the dermatology program at Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, marking the start of her specialized medical training.

From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Atalay fulfilled her medical service obligations in Keşan. Her formal dermatology training began in 2009 at Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, culminating in her specialization in dermatology in 2013. Continuing her professional development, Dr. Atalay has been active in the dermocosmetic field since 2009, a specific area of interest for her. She operates her practice, focusing on various dermatological procedures and treatments.

From 2017 to 2022, she was part of the team at the Memorial Wellness Medical Center. Prior appointments include positions at the M-OneP Etiler Clinic from 2014 to 2016, and Atasehir Esthetica Hospital from 2013 to 2014. As of 2022, Dr. Atalay leads her clinic, showcasing her expertise in treatments such as fillers, Botox, laser procedures, dermatological examinations, and mesotherapy.

In the academic arena, Dr. Atalay's contributions to medical literature include research published in internationally recognized journals. Her work includes a notable article in the SCI-Expanded on Squamous cell lung carcinoma and its dermatological presentations. Her professional engagements extend to membership in medical associations such as the Turkish Dermatology Association, Skin and Venereal Diseases Association, and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Atalay, proficient in English, balances her professional commitments with her personal life, where she values her role as a spouse and parent.

• M.D.: Medicine, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey, 2000 - 2006.
• Residency: Dermatology, GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009 - 2013.

• Dr. Ayca Atalay Clinic, Dermatologist, Self-employed, Nisbetiye, Istanbul, Turkey, May 2022 - Present.
• Memorial Wellness Center, Dermatologist, Zorlu Center Shopping Mall, Sep 2017 - Apr 2022.
• Special Sculpture Polyclinic, Dermatologist, Istanbul, Turkey, Sep 2016 - Sep 2017.
• Etiler M-Onep, Dermatologist, Jan 2015 - Sep 2016.
• Ataşehir Esthetica, Dermatologist, Sep 2013 - Sep 2014.
• GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Dermatologist, Sep 2009 - Sep 2013.

• First place, High School Graduation, İzmir Girls’ High School, 2000.
• 10th place, Medical Specialization Exam, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, 2006.

• Turkish Dermatology Association
• Skin and Venereal Diseases Association
• Turkish Medical Association

• "Squamous cell lung carcinoma presenting with erythema annulare centrifugum," Atalay AA, Abuaf OK, Dogan B, Acta Dermatovenerol Croat, 2013.
• "Ectodermal dysplasia skin fragility syndrome," Atalay AA, Abuaf OK, Turkish Journal of Dermatology.