About

Specialist Dr. Alptekin Şen graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987 and completed his medical specialty in 1992 at the Department of Pathology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), earning the title of Pathology Specialist. With over 30 years of experience in the field of medicine, he has made significant contributions in both academic and clinical domains.

Dr. Şen does not limit his professional expertise to pathological diagnostic processes; he is also competent in the field of complementary medicine. In this context, he holds internationally recognized Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy certificates, approved by the Turkish E-Government system, offering his clients integrative health approaches.

Academic Publications

Dr. Alptekin Şen has authored 7 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

• Comparison of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Smear Scan – 2024

• Overview of Kaposi Sarcoma through a Case, International Journal of Health Sciences of Northern Lights (IJOHSON), 2023

• The Contribution of Cell Block Method to Histopathological and Cytological Diagnosis – 2023

• The Relationship between Fundic Gland Polyps and Helicobacter Pylori, J Histol Histopathol Res, 2023

• Histopathological Parameters in Non-Neoplastic Endoscopic Gastric Mucosal Biopsies – 2002

• Etiology and Outcomes of Patients with Acute Upper Nonvariceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding – 2002

• Gastric Epithelial Dysplasia: Correlation with Histopathological Parameters of Chronic Gastritis – 2002

Books Authored

• Histopathological Approach to Pancreatic Cancers (2023)

• Anomalies of the Gallbladder (2023)

Books Edited

• Fundamentals in Pathology (2022)
  Authors: Vildan Karpuz, Bahar Ceyran
  Publisher: O Tıp Kitabevi
  Editor: Specialist Dr. Alptekin Şen

Certificates and International Competencies

• ESP Pathology Progress Test 2022 (European Society of Pathology)
  Certificate Date: 24.01.2023 – 03.02.2023

• Phytotherapy Training Certification Programme (Nova Academia)
  International Phytotherapy Certificate – E-Government Approved

• International Aromatherapy Training Certification Programme (Nova Academia)
  International Aromatherapy Certificate – E-Government Approved

My Approach

Rather than evaluating diseases solely at the diagnostic level, I work with an approach that analytically examines cause-effect relationships holistically. I combine my scientific discipline in pathological diagnosis with the nature-based power of complementary medicine, offering my clients comprehensive health solutions.

By considering each individual’s lifestyle, immune status, genetic predispositions, and environmental factors, I design personalized health plans—focusing not only on the treatment of diseases but also on the sustainability of quality of life.