Dietitian AYŞENUR KARACA

Nutrition and Dietetics

Medipol University Esenler Hospital
AYŞENUR KARACA

Birthplace

EMİNÖNÜ

Medical Areas of Interest

  •   Neuronutrition
  •   Pediatric Neuronutrition (Autism, ADHD)
  •  Gut Microbiota
  •   Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia)
  •   Intermittent Fasting (IF)
  •   Functional Nutrition
  •   Maternal Nutrition
  •   Clinical Nutrition (Enteral-Parenteral)
  •   Nutrigenetics
  •   Nutritional Literacy

Highlights

Ayşenur Karaca is an experienced clinical dietitian specializing in medical nutrition therapy for both pediatric and adult patients. In her clinical practice, she applies current medical nutrition therapy protocols based on evidence-based nutrition literature and medical principles, and creates individualized nutrition plans for each patient. For both outpatient and hospitalized patients, personalized nutrition plans are designed according to the patient's medical condition, biochemical and laboratory findings, body composition analysis, medication use, and anthropometric measurements.
She has extensive experience in the nutritional management of patients across different age groups and adopts a comprehensive, patient-centered approach by considering each individual's overall clinical condition. By staying up to date with the latest advancements in medical nutrition therapy, she effectively incorporates evidence-based nutritional interventions into clinical practice while embracing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Memberships

  • Giresun Physicians and Healthcare Workers Association - Board of Directors

Areas of Expertise

  •   Medical Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery
  •   Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  •   Medical Nutrition in Oncological Diseases - Neutropenic Diet
  •   Medical Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
  •   Medical Nutrition in Neurological Diseases
  •   Medical Nutrition in Nephrological Diseases
  •   Medical Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases
  •   Medical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Diseases
  •   Nutrition in Individual and Team Athletes
  •   Medical Nutrition in Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
  •   Medical Nutrition in Thyroid Diseases
  •   Medical Nutrition in Autoimmune Diseases
  •   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Medical Nutrition
  •   Diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy
  •   Elimination Diet
  •   Autism Nutrition
  •   Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy
  •   Gestational Diabetes and Nutritional Therapy
  •   Obesity Medical Nutrition
  •   Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet
  •   Carbohydrate Counting
  •   Functional Nutrition
  •   FODMAP Diet
  •   Eating Psychology
  •   Anti-inflammatory Nutrition
  •   Special Needs Nutrition in Individuals

Clinical Competencies

  •  Personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (PMT) Planning
  •   Gut Permeability and Microbiota-Focused Nutrition
  •   Gastrointestinal System Rehabilitation and 5R Protocol
  •   Medical Nutrition in Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
  •   Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Calculations
  •   Nutritional Interventions After Bariatric Surgery
  •   Nutritional Interventions in Individuals with Special Needs
  •   Analysis of Biochemical and Laboratory Findings
  •   Body Composition Analysis (InBody, Tanita)
  •   Assessment and Management of Nutritional Status in Oncology Patients
  •   Holistic Management of Comorbid Chronic Diseases
  •   Dysphagia Nutritional Management
  •   Carbohydrate Counting in Type 1 Diabetes

Scientific Areas of Interest

  •   Neuronutrition
  •   Microbiota and Immunonutrition
  •   Brain-Gut Axis
  •   Nutrition in Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
  •   Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery
  •   Maternal Nutrition
  •   Nutrition in Individuals with Special Needs

Scientific Activities

  •  Enteral-Parenteral Nutrition Days (2025)
  •   Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Dietetics (2025)
  •  Holistic Functional Nutrition Specialist (2024)
  •   Sports Nutrition Specialist (2024)
  •   Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery Congress (2023)
  •   Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics Congress (2023)
  •   Sign Language Interpreting (2023)
  •   Sign Language Instructor (2023)
  •   Diabetes Symposium and Medical Nutritional Treatment of Diabetes (2021)
  •   Eatology Symposium (2020)

Certifications

  •  Nutrition Education in Oncological Diseases (2022)
  •   Nutritional Therapy in Gastrointestinal System Diseases (2022)
  •   Medical Nutrition Therapy in Neurological Diseases (2022)
  •   Medical Nutrition Therapy in Nephrological Diseases (2022)
  •   Nutrition and Microbiota in Insulin Resistance (2022)
  •   Medical Nutrition Therapy in Cardiovascular Diseases (2021)
  •   Nutritional Strategies in Individual Athletes (2021)
  •   Athlete Nutrition and Menu Planning in Team Sports (2021)
  •   Athlete Nutrition and Supplement Use (2021)
  •   Hypothyroidism and Nutritional Therapy (2021)
  •   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Nutritional Therapy (2021)
  •   Nutritional Therapy During Pregnancy and Lactation (2021)
  •   Psychology of Eating and Dieting (2021)
  •   Food Intolerance, Food Allergies and Histamine Diet (2021)"

Additional Information

  •  Sign Language Interpreting
  •  Sign Language Instruction