Elif Erdoğan Öngel, MD

About Me
I am Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Öngel, a specialist in anesthesiology, intensive care, and palliative medicine with extensive experience in critical care, perioperative management, and pain treatment. My passion lies in providing patient-centered, evidence-based care, especially in high-risk surgical cases and intensive care settings.

I have worked in leading medical institutions both in Turkey and internationally, including a research fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in research on post-operative pain management, anesthesia techniques, and critical care interventions, contributing to the advancement of my field.

Education & Credentials
- MD: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey (2009)
- Specialization in Anesthesiology & Reanimation: Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital (2015)
- Advanced Fellowship in Intensive Care: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2016–2018)
- Palliative & Supportive Care Research Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA (2018–2019)
- Healthcare Management: Anadolu University (2016)

Achievements
- Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) International Medical Research Grant (2018)
- Published numerous peer-reviewed articles on anesthesia and critical care
- Invited speaker at international medical conferences

My Philosophy of Care
I believe in a holistic approach to anesthesia and intensive care, where the patient’s well-being and comfort are at the center of every decision. My goal is to integrate cutting-edge medical research with compassionate care to improve patient outcomes.

Professional Affiliations
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)
- Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation (TARD)
- Turkish Society of Intensive Care (TYBD)
- Turkish Medical Association (TTB)