Uzm. Dr. Sahıla Safarlı

Specialist Dr. Sahıla Safarlı, an Internal Medicine Specialist, is a successful physician distinguished by both her academic background and international experience. Born in 1984 in Azerbaijan, Dr. Sahıla Safarlı began her medical education at Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine and later enriched her career on international platforms.

After completing her medical education in 2008, she continued her specialty training at Saint Petersburg Mechnikov State Medical Academy from 2008 to 2010, gaining in-depth knowledge and experience in internal medicine. She pursued her career in Turkey with specialty training at Karadeniz Technical University Department of Internal Medicine between 2018 and 2022.

One of Dr. Safarlı’s first professional experiences in the healthcare sector was at Saint Petersburg Mechnikov State Medical Academy between 2008 and 2010. Later, she worked as an internal medicine specialist at Özel Eryaman Hospital in Turkey from 2023 to 2025. During this time, she played an active role in the diagnosis and treatment processes of many patients, achieving successful practices particularly in the management of chronic diseases.

Internal medicine is a broad medical specialty responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a wide variety of diseases seen in adults that can be managed with non-surgical methods. Physicians specialized in this field (internists) play an important role in evaluating and managing complex health issues affecting multiple organ systems.

Endocrine System Diseases

• Diabetes Mellitus: A chronic metabolic disease characterized by blood sugar (glucose) levels above normal. Internists are key in managing different types of diabetes such as Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, controlling blood sugar, and preventing long-term complications.

• Thyroid Diseases: The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism. Conditions like goiter (enlargement of the thyroid), hyperthyroidism (excess hormone production), and hypothyroidism (insufficient hormone production) significantly affect body functions.

• Adrenal (Suprarenal) Gland Diseases: The adrenal glands produce hormones controlling stress response, blood pressure, and other vital functions. Diseases such as Cushing’s syndrome and Addison’s disease cause hormonal imbalances and diverse symptoms.

• Pituitary Gland Diseases: Located in the brain, the pituitary gland controls other endocrine glands and regulates essential processes such as growth and reproduction. Pituitary adenomas (tumors) and other disorders lead to hormonal imbalances.

• Metabolic Diseases: This includes metabolic syndrome, characterized by combined metabolic risk factors (abdominal obesity, hypertension, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels), which increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

Digestive System Diseases

• Gastritis and Ulcers: Inflammation of the stomach lining and ulcers in the stomach or duodenum causing abdominal pain, indigestion, and bleeding.

• Reflux: The backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus causing heartburn, acid taste, and belching.

• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis presenting with abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, and weight loss.

• Liver Diseases: Hepatitis (liver inflammation), cirrhosis (liver damage), and fatty liver disease affect vital liver functions.

• Pancreatic Diseases: The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar hormones; pancreatitis causes severe abdominal pain.

Respiratory System Diseases

• Pneumonia: Lung inflammation causing cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

• Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes with cough and mucus production.

• Asthma: A chronic inflammatory disease characterized by airway narrowing.

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Progressive disease including chronic bronchitis and emphysema that obstruct airflow.

Cardiovascular System Diseases

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

• Heart Failure: The heart cannot pump enough blood, causing shortness of breath, swelling, and fatigue.

• Coronary Artery Disease: Narrowing of arteries that supply the heart, raising heart attack risk.

• High Cholesterol and Other Lipid Disorders: Abnormal blood fats increase risk of artery blockage and heart disease.

Kidney Diseases

• Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure: Sudden or gradual loss of kidney filtering function.

• Kidney Infections (Pyelonephritis): Inflammation of kidneys causing back pain, fever, and chills.

Rheumatologic Diseases

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Chronic autoimmune joint inflammation.

• Lupus (SLE): Autoimmune disease attacking the body's own tissues.

• Behçet’s Disease: Characterized by recurrent oral/genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and skin lesions.

Infectious Diseases

• Influenza (Flu): Respiratory infection with fever, cough, and muscle aches.

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Infections of kidneys, bladder, or urinary tract.

• Hepatitis: Liver inflammation causing jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain.

• Intestinal Infections: Cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Blood Diseases

• Anemia: Insufficient healthy red blood cells causing fatigue and shortness of breath.

• Bleeding and Clotting Disorders: Diseases affecting normal blood clotting and bleeding processes.