Sukru Alper Acikgoz

Dr. Sukru Alper Acikgoz is an allergist and immunologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association. The doctor has published research on conditions like Behçet's syndrome and drug desensitization.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Acikgoz treats a broad range of immune disorders and allergic conditions. He treats chronic illnesses such as HIV, vasculitis, and hereditary angioedema. The specialist uses rapid drug desensitization to help patients tolerate necessary medications like iron. This technique – where the patient receives small, increasing doses of a drug – prevents severe allergic reactions.

He also focuses on identifying rare genetic immune diseases and primary immunodeficiencies. These conditions occur when a part of the immune system is missing or does not function correctly.

Work Experience

• 2023 – Present: Allergist and Immunologist at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital
• 2020 – 2022: Specialist during compulsory service at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital
• 2019 – 2020: Specialist during compulsory service at Ankara City Hospital
• 2014: Internal Medicine Chief Resident at Hacettepe University Hospitals

Education & Training

• Degree in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialization in Internal Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Sub-specialization in Allergy and Immunology from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Research & Recognition

Dr. Acikgoz has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers in journals like Arthritis Rheumatol and Aktuelle Rheumatologie. His work explores serum levels of interleukin-36 in autoimmune patients. Interleukin-36 is a protein involved in the signaling of inflammation within the body.

Selected Publications and Presentations

• "Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Alpha and Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behcet’s Syndrome" (2022)
• "Successful Rapid Drug Desensitization to Ferric Carboxymaltose in Four Patients" (2020)
• "Coronavirus Vaccine Attitudes of Hereditary Angioedema Patients in Şanlıurfa Province" (2023 presentation)
• "Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Status in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency" (2021 presentation)
• "Evaluation of Cases Who Underwent Allergy Testing for Radiocontrast Material" (2016 poster)
• "Evaluation of Skin Tests Performed with General Anesthetic Agents and Results of Patients Who Underwent Intervention" (2016 poster)
• "How Necessary is Allergy Testing with Local Anesthetic Agents in Patients Describing Drug Allergy?" (2016 poster)
• "Hazelnut Allergy with Clinical Symptoms After Organophosphate Exposure at the Age of 70" (2016 poster)
• "Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients" (2017 poster)
• "Macrophage Activation Syndrome Developing in Follow-up with ADA-2 Deficiency and Response to Anti-TNF Treatment" (2017 poster)
• "A Different Case in Internal Medicine Practice: Diagnosis After 25 Years" (2017 poster)
• "Chronic Urticaria Associated with Parasitosis: Two Case Series" (2017 poster)
• "The Story of Two Sisters: Could It Be a Genetic Disease Not Yet Identified?" (2018 poster)
• "Iron Desensitization; With Four Cases" (2018 poster)
• "A Common Variable Immunodeficiency Case Misdiagnosed as Lymphoma" (2018 poster)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association
• İzmir Medical Chamber