Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya

Dr. Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya is a specialist in functional and holistic medicine at Biruni University Hospital. She combines preventive care with medical nutrition to treat chronic autoimmune and metabolic conditions. The doctor holds a five-module certification from the Functional Medicine Academy completed between 2021 and 2024. This training enables her to integrate nutritional science with clinical practice.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Karakaya uses lifestyle medicine and epigenetics to address the root causes of illness. She uses elimination diets and medical nutrition to treat intestinal permeability and liver diseases. The specialist also treats candida, insulin resistance, and obesity. Her approach includes temperament medicine and the use of aromatherapy or Schusler salts — mineral salts that support cellular health.

Conditions Treated

• Autoimmune diseases and histamine sensitivity
• Skin diseases and metabolic disorders
• Brain fog, memory impairment, and hyperactivity
• Depression, anxiety, and anxiety disorders
• Chronic obesity and hormonal imbalances

Professional Experience

Dr. Karakaya has practiced medicine since 1996 across various medical settings in Turkey. She serves as a check-up physician, conducting male and female health screenings. Additionally, her experience spans family medicine centers and specialty obesity clinics.

• 2010–2024 — ASM Family Medicine, Kartal, Istanbul
• 2009–2010 — Medical Centre Obesity Medicine, Maltepe, Istanbul
• 2005–2009 — Step Medicine, Kartal, Istanbul
• 1998–2005 — State Hospital Emergency Medicine, Sivas
• 1996–1998 — Step Medicine, Sivas

Education & Advanced Training

Dr. Karakaya pursues specialized certifications to integrate traditional and modern therapies. She is also trained in rational antibiotic use and pre-marital counseling. Furthermore, she focuses on longevity and preventive medicine to improve long-term patient health.

• 2024 — Diabetes and Phytotherapy Training, Phytotherapy Association
• 2023–2024 — Homeopathy Training, Lokman Hekim University
• 2023 — Medical and Holistic Nutrition Therapies, Dyt. Derya Ersönmez
• 2023 — Family Medicine Professional Development 2nd Stage Training, Ministry of Health
• 2022 — Medical Nutrition Counselling Certificate, Arel University
• 2022 — Breast Milk and Baby Friendly Programme Training, Ministry of Health
• 2015 — Pre-Marital Counselling Training, Ministry of Health
• 2010 — Rational Antibiotic Use Training, Ministry of Health
• 2010 — 1st Stage Family Medicine Certificate, Ministry of Health
• 2005 — Computer Programmes Certificate, Ministry of National Education

Recognition & Congresses

The doctor participates in national forums to refine holistic prescription methods. In 2023, she attended the Holistic Medicine Treatments and Prescriptions Congress. This event was hosted by the Holistic Medicine Association. She also holds a certificate in 2nd stage professional development from the Ministry of Health.