The Pearl International Hospital

Doctor's Profile

Dr. Rusen Unlu

Consultant of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

For many years, Dr. Rusen Ünlü has played an active role in the follow-up and treatment of thousands of patients in anesthesia and intensive care.
He has extensive experience in all types of anesthesia for surgical procedures, including cardiovascular and oncological surgeries. He has managed a large number of cases in obstetric anesthesia and painless (epidural) delivery.

Dr. Ünlü holds multiple certificates in areas such as bronchoscopy use in intensive care, renal replacement therapy, transesophageal echocardiography in cardiovascular surgery, ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, and adult and pediatric advanced life support.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine – Akdeniz University Medical School, Turkey (1994–2000)
  • Residency in Anesthesiology and Reanimation – Mersin University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Turkey (2001–2007)
  • Resident – Mersin University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Turkey (2001–2007)

  • Specialist – Kayseri Develi Dr. Ekrem Karakaya State Hospital, Turkey (2007–2010)
  • Specialist – Private Memorial Hospital, Antalya, Turkey (2010–2021)
  • Specialist – Private Antalya Anatolia Hospital, Antalya, Turkey (2021–2024)
  • Consultant Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist – The Pearl International Hospital, Doha, Qatar (2024–Present)
  • Altunkan, Z.O., Birbiçer, H., Kaleağası, H., Doruk, N., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “Postpartum Paradoxical Cerebral Embolism Through an Unknown Patent Foramen Ovale (Case Report).” Clinical Intensive Care, 16, 171–173 (2005).
  • Altunkan, Z.O., Birbiçer, H., Kaleağası, H., Doruk, N., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “Postpartum Paradoxical Cerebral Embolism Through an Unknown Patent Foramen Ovale (Case Report).” 15th International Intensive Care Symposium, İstanbul, Türkiye, 107 (2005).
  • Atıcı, Ş., Doruk, N., Sarı, A., Birbiçer, H., Bilgin, E., Ünlü, R., Demirkan, F., Oral, U. “Long-Duration Sevoflurane Effects on Postoperative Hepatic and Kidney Function.” Annual Meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiologists, Madrid, Spain (2006).
  • Doruk, N., Atıcı, Ş., Argın, A., Öz, Ö., Bilgin, E., Birbiçer, H., Cinel, İ., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “Comparison of the Sedative Effects of Remifentanil and Propofol Using the Patient-Controlled Sedation Technique During Cataract Surgery.” Ç.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 21, 27–32 (2005).
  • Doruk, N., Atıcı, Ş., Argın, A., Öz, Ö., Bilgin, E., Birbiçer, H., Cinel, İ., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “Remifentanil Applied With the Patient-Controlled Sedation Technique in Cataract Surgery and Propofol.” XXXVII Turkish Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Congress, Journal of the Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, TARK 2003 Abstract Book: 80, Belek, Antalya (2003).
  • Doruk, N., Atıcı, Ş., Delioğlu, N., Tamer, L., Altunkan, A.A., Bilgin, E., Birbiçer, H., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “The Effect of Vasopressin Use on Bacterial Translocation.” XXXVIII Turkish Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Congress, TARK Abstracts of Proceedings, Supplement No. 32, Belek, Antalya (2004).
  • Atıcı, Ş., Doruk, N., Sarı, A., Birbiçer, H., Bilgin, E., Ünlü, R., Demirkan, F., Oral, U. “The Effect of Long-Term Sevoflurane Use on Liver and Kidney Functions.” XXXIX TARK, TARK 2005 Abstracts, 71–72, Antalya (2005).
  • Atıcı, Ş., Aslan, G., Doruk, N., Yapıcı, D., Ünlü, R., Oral, U. “Retrospective Study of Epidural Catheter Cultures Applied at Different Durations.” TARK 2006 Abstracts, 161, İstanbul (2006).
  • Intrauterine Device Application
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • New Steps In Organ Supply
  • Echocardiography Workshop
  • Bronchoscopy Applications In Intensive Care Unit
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
  • Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Course
  • Basic Ultrasound Course With International Participation
  • Rational Use Of Antibiotics In Intensive Care Unit
  • Intensive Care Update