From experience in anesthesiology, intensive care, and pain to a holistic approach to health
Dr. H. Kerem Çağlayan brings together more than 35 years of clinical experience rooted in his specialty in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation in the individualized evaluation of pain management, ozone therapy, functional medicine, healthy aging, bioresonance, and aesthetic–energy-based procedures. The approach centers not on a single method, but on a clear roadmap that considers the person’s medical history, expectations, safety, and scientific evidence together.
The first step is not to choose a procedure, but to correctly identify the need.
Pain assessment in Bodrum
Common reasons patients seek a pain doctor in Bodrum include lower back and neck pain, sciatica, knee and shoulder pain, neuropathic pain, and persistent chronic pain. The goal of the assessment is to identify not only the location of the pain, but also its source, nervous system findings, loss of function, and treatment steps appropriate for the individual, together. For a detailed approach, you can review the Bodrum Pain Treatment guide.
Clinical experience
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Kerem Çağlayan has participated in approximately more than 40.000 surgical procedures and the treatment of more than 12.000 intensive care patients. This experience provides a strong perspective on physiology, patient safety, pain control, close monitoring, and difficult clinical decisions.
These numbers were shared not as a guarantee of results or success, but to illustrate the scope of clinical experience spanning many years.
Specialty foundation
Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Anesthesiology is not merely the process of putting someone to sleep during surgery. It encompasses the preservation of vital functions, pain control, safe medication use, risk assessment, and a safe recovery process after the procedure. The attention to safety, dosage, interactions, and monitoring in Dr. Kerem Çağlayan’s clinical approach draws on this specialty foundation.
Intensive care experience
Intensive care requires assessing complex health problems simultaneously, recognizing small changes early, and adjusting treatment according to the individual’s response. This experience also strengthens an approach to chronic complaints that sees the entire clinical picture rather than focusing on a single laboratory result or a single procedure.
Pain management
Pain is not merely a matter of perceived intensity; it is addressed together with the nervous system, tissue damage, sleep, movement, emotional burden, and the person’s daily functioning. The goal is not to minimize pain or promise a definitive solution with a single method, but to correctly identify the type of pain and collaboratively plan safe and realistic options.
Areas of practice
Pain treatment and clinical assessment
A detailed assessment is performed for lower back, neck, joint, and musculoskeletal pain, as well as neuropathic pain and chronic pain conditions. When necessary, standard treatments, interventional options, and movement and rehabilitation approaches are considered together.
Ozone therapy
Ozone therapy is evaluated in conjunction with the appropriate indication, dosage, route of administration, contraindications, and current treatments. Since clinical uses and the level of evidence may vary depending on the method and the health problem, the procedure is addressed not as a stand-alone solution, but as one of the options that may complement the standard approach in an appropriate patient. For detailed information, you can review the Ozone Therapy guide.
Functional medicine and healthy aging
Nutrition, sleep, movement, metabolic risks, medications being used, and verified laboratory findings are evaluated within the same clinical framework. The goal is not a promise of a “single root cause” or age reversal, but to identify modifiable risks and create a sustainable plan that supports functioning and quality of life.
Bioresonance
Dr. Kerem Çağlayan has training and practical experience in bioresonance, on a journey that began with training he received in Germany. During consultations, rather than the superiority of a device or brand, the purpose for which the method is being considered, the level of current research, and its place within standard diagnosis and treatment are explained. Bioresonance may be considered a complementary option in an appropriate clinical context, without replacing established diagnosis and treatment. For detailed information, you can review the Bodrum Bioresonance (Bioresonance) guide.
Aesthetic and cosmetic procedures
Dr. Çağlayan is authorized by the Ministry of Health to perform Medical Aesthetic and Cosmetic procedures. The goal of an aesthetic assessment is not to change the person’s facial expression or make an unrealistic promise of rejuvenation. Skin structure, anatomy, previous procedures, recovery time, and expectations are evaluated together. A measured approach that preserves a natural appearance is adopted for energy-based procedures, Endolifting, and other medical aesthetic options.
IV and infusion treatments
The IV route is not preferred solely because it is faster. The cause of the complaint, confirmed deficiency, kidney and heart function, medications, and oral options are evaluated. Medical indications are distinguished from general wellness claims.
Scientific and ethical approach
- For every complaint, the appropriate clinical question is identified first.
- Areas where the evidence is strong are distinguished from areas where it is limited or uncertain.
- Complementary approaches do not replace standard diagnosis and treatment.
- No unnecessary burden of tests, supplements, or procedures is created.
- Risks are explained without being concealed, but in understandable language that does not provoke anxiety.
- Not performing a procedure on an unsuitable individual is also part of safe medical decision-making.
- When necessary, a multidisciplinary evaluation with the relevant specialties is recommended.
Patient journey
1. Listening and goal setting
The complaint, health history, and areas the individual wants to change in daily life are clarified.
2. Clinical suitability assessment
The examination, existing diagnoses, medications, previous treatments, and, if necessary, validated tests are considered together.
3. Comparison of options
The expected benefit, level of evidence, safety, recovery time, and alternatives are shared in an understandable manner.
4. Personalized plan and follow-up
The plan is kept as simple, measurable, and sustainable as possible. Outcomes and the individual’s experience are reassessed during follow-up.
Why this approach?
Anesthesiology and intensive care center on safety and detail; pain management on the individual’s function; the functional and healthy aging approach on lifestyle; and aesthetic procedures on anatomy and expectations. What these fields have in common is evaluating the individual without reducing them to a single complaint or procedure category.
Appointments and contact
Noting your existing test results, list of medications and supplements, previous treatments, and primary expectation before the consultation facilitates the evaluation. An appointment request does not constitute a guarantee of diagnosis or treatment; the purpose of the initial consultation is to identify the safest and most meaningful next step for you.
Related content
- Pain Treatment
- Ozone Therapy
- Functional Medicine
- Healthy Aging and Longevity
- Weight Management and Metabolic Health
- Sexual Health
- Hair Loss and Hair Strengthening
- Skin Rejuvenation and Wrinkle Treatments
- Red Light Therapy and Photobiomodulation
- Bodrum Endolifting
- Bodrum HIFU Face and Skin Tightening
- Bodrum Infusion Treatment and IV Therapy
- Bodrum Clinic
Verifiable profiles
- Bodrum Surgical Medical Center — Asst. Prof. Dr. Hikmet Kerem Çağlayan, Anesthesia and Resuscitation
- LinkedIn — academic and professional background
- Instagram — @drkeremcaglayan
Written and medically reviewed by: Dr. Kerem Çağlayan
Last medical review: 10 September 2026
Information: This page has been prepared to provide general information about Dr. Kerem Çağlayan’s clinical approach and areas of practice. Personal health decisions are planned by considering the individual’s history, examination, and necessary evaluations together.
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