Başak Kumbasar

M.D. Başak Kumbasar is a board-certified radiologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2000). Since 2008, M.D. Kumbasar has been a valued member of the Acıbadem Health Group, where she applies her expertise in diagnostic imaging to support patient care across a range of clinical settings. She is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Radiology Association, staying engaged with professional standards and advances in radiology. M.D. Kumbasar is committed to accurate diagnosis, patient-centered practice, and continuous professional development.

Education

• 2000 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Radiology
• 1988 – 1994 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 2008 Acibadem Health Group
• 2003 – 2008 VKV American Hospital Radiology Department
• 2000 – 2003 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Residency
• 2001 – 2002 Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiology Visiting Fellowship

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Radiology Association

Publications

• Imaging of neuroendocrine tumors: accuracy of helical CT versus SRS.
  Kumbasar B, Kamel I.R, Tekes A, Eng J, Fishman EK, Wahl RL. Abdominal Imaging. 2004 Nov-Dec;29(6):696-702. Epub 2004 May 27
• Carcinoma of esophagus: radiologic diagnosis and staging
  Kumbasar B. Eur J Radiol. 2002 Jun;42(3):170-80. Review
• Left ventricular true aneurysm: diagnosis of myocardial viability shown on MR imaging.
  Kumbasar B, Wu KC, Kamel IR, Lima JA, Bluemke DA. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Aug;179(2):472-4. No abstract available
• Interventional radiology in inflammatory pancreatic disease.
  Kumbasar B, Acunas B. Eur J Radiol. 2001 May;38(2):133-6. Review