Education and Specialization
1993 - Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Akdeniz University
1993 - Master’s Degree in Medicine, Akdeniz University
1999 - Doctorate in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University
2011 - Subspecialty in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Ministry of Health

Experience
2002 - 2005 - Faculty Member, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
2006 - 2010 - Faculty Member, Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine
2010 - 2014 - Chief of Clinic, Antalya Training and Research Hospital
2014 - 2021 - Medstar Yıldız Hospital
2018 - 2021 - Faculty Member, Gelişim University
2021 - Present - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Professional Memberships
Turkish Medical Association

Awards

1. The study titled “Ophthalmic Manifestations of 107 Cases with HELLP Syndrome” was selected to represent our country in the “Best National Paper” category for an oral presentation in the Blindness Prevention section at the XXX World Ophthalmology Congress, February 2006, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A1. Ulker K, Temur I, Karaca M, Ersöz M, Volkan I, Gül A, “Effects of maternal left lateral position and rest on amniotic fluid index: a prospective clinical study”, J Reprod Med, 57, 270-6. 2012.

A2. Ülker K, Akyer ŞP, Temur İ, Tan T, Karaca M, Adıgüzel E, Gül A, “First trimester diagnosis of parapagus diprosopus dibrachius dipus twins with craniorachischisis totalis by three-dimensional ultrasound” J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 38, 431-4, 2012.

A3. Temur İ, Kahraman Ü, Volkan İ, Karaca M, Ersöz M, Gül A, Adıgüzel E, "The first case of Horn Kolb syndrome in Turkey, diagnosed prenatally at the 23rd week of pregnancy: A very rare and unusual case far from the original geography," Am J Case Rep, 13, 106-108, 2012.

A4. Kahraman Ü, Çeçen K, Temur İ, Gül A, Karaca M, “Effects of the Maternal Position and Rest on the Fetal Urine Production Rate: A Prospective Study Conducted by 3-Dimensional Sonography Using the Rotational Technique (Virtual Organ Computer-Aided Analysis)” | J Ultrasound Med 30, 481–486 (2011).

A5. Ulker K, Gül A, Temur İ, Ersöz M, Volkan İ, Karaca M, “Chronic lower abdominal pain after the insertion of the second intrauterine device”, Kafkas J Med Sci, 1, 69-73, 2011.

A6. Kumtepe Y, Odabasoglu F, Karaca M, Polat B, Halici MB, Keles ON, Altunkaynak Z, Gocer F, “Protective Effects of Telmisartan on Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury of Rat Ovary: Biochemical and Histopathologic Evaluation” Fertil Steril, 93, 1299-1307, 2010.

A7. Karaca M, Odabasoglu F, Kumtepe Y, Albayrak A, Cadirci E, Keles ON, “Protective Effects of Erythropoietin on Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury of Rat Ovary” Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 144, 157-162, 2009.

A8. Borekci B, Kumtepe Y, Karaca M, Halici Z, Cadirci E, Albayrak F, Polat B, Suleyman H, “Role of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors in the Anti-ulcer Effect Mechanism of Estrogen and Luteinizing Hormone on Rats”, Gynecol Endocrinol, 25, 264-268, 2009.

A9. Turkish Cervical Cancer and Cervical Cytology Research Group, “Prevalence of Cervical Cytological Abnormalities in Turkey”, Int J Gynecol Obstet, 106, 206-209, 2009. (*Full member list in Acknowledgment section)

A10. Erbagci I, Karaca M, Ugur MG, Okumus S, Bekir NA, “Ophthalmic Manifestations of 107 Cases with Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelet Count Syndrome” Saudi Med J, 29, 1160-1163, 2008.

A11. Halici Z, Karaca M, Keles ON, Borekci B, Odabasoglu F, Suleyman H, Cadirci E, Bayir Y, Unal B, “Protective Effects of Amlodipine on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of Rat Ovary: Biochemical and Histopathologic Evaluation”, Fertil Steril, 90, 2408-2415, 2008.

A12. Göçmen A, Karaca M, Sari A, “Conservative Laparoscopic Approach to Adnexal Torsion”, Arch Gynecol Obstet, 277, 535-538, 2008.

A13. Egri M, Celbis O, Karaca M, Ozdemir B, Kok AN, “The Informed Consent Status for Surgery Patients in Eastern Turkey: A Cross-sectional Study”, Indian J Med Ethics, 5, 26-28, 2008.

A14. Karaca M, Kumru S, Dikmeli N, “Does The Copper Intrauterine Device Affect Serum Cancer Antigen 125 Levels?”, Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 28, 524-525, 2007.

A15. Karaca M, Kocoglu H, Gocmen A, “Comparison of Lornoxicam with Tramadol in Patient-Controlled Analgesia after Gynecological Surgery”, Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 27, 78-80, 2006.

A16. Ozkur A, Karaca M, Göçmen A, Bayram M, Sirikci A, “Cephalopagus Conjoined Twins Presented with Encephalocele: Diagnostic Role of Ultrafast MR Imaging”, Diagn Interv Radiol, 12, 90-92, 2006.

A17. Erbagci I, Bagci C, Sari I, Bilgic TM, Bati A, Karaca M, Ozaslan M, Bekir NA, “Cataractous Effects of Maternal Use of Hair Dyes During Pregnancy", Biotechnol & Biotechnol Eq, 20, 133-138, 2006.

A18. Karaca M, Bayram A, Kocoglu ME, Gocmen A, Eksi F, “Comparison of Clinical Diagnosis and Microbiological Test Results in Vaginal Infections”, Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol, 32, 172-174, 2005.

A19. Karaca M, Sevinc A, Aydin A, Gocmen A, Buyukberber S, Camci C, Sari I, “Female Adnexal Tumor of Probable Wolffian Origin Diagnosed During the Staging Evaluation of Extranodal Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma”, Leuk Lymphoma, 46, 929-933, 2005.

A20. Karaca M, Göçmen A, Sari A, Uğur MG, “Effect of Hysterosalpingography on Serum Cancer Antigen (CA-125) Levels”, Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 26, 203-204, 2005.

A21. Gulsen MT, Buyukberber NM, Karaca M, Kadayifci A, “Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol-induced Pill Oesophagitis: A Case Report”, Int J Clin Pract suppl, 59, 79-81, 2005.

A22. Aygun S, Kocoglu H, Goksu S, Karaca M, Oner U, “Postoperative Patient-Controlled Analgesia with Intravenous Tramadol, Intravenous Fentanyl, Epidural Tramadol and Epidural Ropivacaine+Fentanyl Combination”, Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 25, 498-501, 2004.

A23. Göçmen A, Karaca M, Tarakçioğlu M, “A Ruptured Ovarian Endometrioma Mimicking Ovarian Malignancy: Case Report”, Eur J Gynecol Oncol, 24, 445-446, 2003.

A24. Göçmen A, Kara IH, Karaca M, “The Effect of Add-back Therapy with Tibolone on Myoma Uteri”, Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol, 29, 222-224, 2002.

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

B1. Dokuzeylul N, Ugur MG, Karlıkaya G, Karagozoglu H, Ersahin A, Acet M, Karaca M, Kahraman S, "Luteal Estradiol/Antagonist Suppression Versus Oral Contraceptive Pretreatment in Young Poor Responders," 15th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization, 4th World Congress on In Vitro Maturation, Switzerland, 2009.

B2. Karaca M, Palancı Y, Öztürk R, "How Common is Pap Smear Test Known and Performed?", 7th International Congress of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, Antalya, Turkey, 2007.

B3. Karaca M, Kumru S, Dikmeli N, "Does Copper Intrauterine Device Affect Serum Cancer Antigen 125 Levels?", 7th International Congress of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, Antalya, Turkey, 2007.

B4. Göçmen A, Karaca M, Sarı A, "Conservative Laparoscopic Approach to Adnexal Torsion", 7th International Congress of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, Antalya, Turkey, 2007.

B5. Halici Z, Karaca M, Keles ON, Borekci B, Odabasoglu F, Suleyman H, Cadirci E, Bayir Y, Unal B, "Protective Effects of Amlodipine on Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury of Rat Ovary: Biochemical and Histopathologic Evaluation", 7th International Congress of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, Antalya, Turkey, 2007.

B6. Keles ON, Karaca M, Çolak S, Topal A, Unal B, "Effect of Ovariectomy on The Rat Liver: A Stereological and Histopathological Study", 7th International Congress of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association, Antalya, Turkey, 2007.

B7. Göçmen A, Kara IH, Karaca M, "The Effect of Add-back Treatment with Tibolone on Patients with Myoma Uteri Treated with Triptoreline", ESHRE 15th Annual Meeting, France, 1999.

B8. Gül T, Göçmen A, Avşar Y, Karaca M, Kara İH, Erden AC, "The Effect of Urokinase on Prevention of Pelvic Adhesion in Rats", 2nd International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya, Turkey, 1997.

B9. Erden AC, Göçmen A, Şentürk N, Karaca M, "Premenstrual Syndrome", 2nd International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya, Turkey, 1997.

Chapters in International Books

National Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

D1. Uzun M, Karaca M, Topçu B, Kurt Y, "Effects of Intravenous Oxytocin and Methyl Ergonovine on QT Interval in Rabbits", Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg, 15, 351-356, 2009.

D2. Karaca M, Vural ZT, Palancı Y, Çaylan A, Volkan İ, "Attitudes and Practices of Family Medicine Specialists and Residents on Pap Smear in Turkey", Türk Aile Hek Derg, 13, 68-74, 2009.

D3. Tanrıkulu AÇ, Palancı Y, Dağlı CE, Yılmaz G, Karaca M, Abakay A, Taştekin D, "Knowledge of Tuberculosis Dispensary Responsibilities Among Physicians in Turkey", Tuberk Toraks, 57, 32-7, 2009.

D4. Karaca M, Palancı Y, Aksu R, "How Well is the Pap Smear Test Known and Applied?", Türkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obst, 18, 22-28, 2008.

D5. Karaca M, Gül T, "Diagnostic Value of Serum CA 125 Levels in Differentiating Malignant and Benign Pelvic Masses", Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, 47, 295-299, 2007.

D6. Karaca M, Göçmen A, "Partial Ruptured Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy at 24 Weeks; Diagnosis by Ultrasound: A Case Report", Perinatoloji Dergisi, 3, 147-149, 2006.

D7. Karaca M, Yıldırım C, Göçmen A, "Spontaneous Uterine Rupture Related to Previous Classical Cesarean Section in a Previous Pregnancy", Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi, 4, 130-132, 2004.

D8. Celbis O, Karaca M, Özdemir B, Isır AB, "Examination in Sexual Crimes", Harran Tıp Fak Der, 1, 48-51, 2004.

D9. Kara İH, Karaca M, Yayla M, "Pregnancy and Parasitic Infections", Türk Aile Hek Derg, 3, 17-19, 1999.

D10. Gül T, Sarı A, Kara İH, Karaca M, Demir M, Erden AC, "Evaluation of Multiple Pregnancies Delivered at Our Clinic in the Last Two Years", Perinatoloji Dergisi, 6, 70-73, 1998.

D11. Göçmen A, Erden AC, Sezer F, Akdeniz N, Karaca M, "Evaluation of 500 Diagnostic Laparoscopies in Infertile Cases", Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dergisi, 10, 180-182, 1996.

Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

E1. Borekci B, Kumtepe Y, Karaca M, Halici Z, Cadirci E, Albayrak F, Polat B, Süleyman H, "Role of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors in Anti-ulcer Effect Mechanism of Estrogen and LH in Rats", 34th National Physiology Congress, Erzurum, 2008.

E2. Uzun M, Karaca M, Topçu B, Kurt Y, "Effects of Intravenous Oxytocin and Methyl Ergonovine on QT Interval in Rabbits", 34th National Physiology Congress, Erzurum, 2008.

E3. "Cervical Cytological Abnormalities in Turkey: A Multicenter Retrospective Study", 11th National Gynecologic Oncology Congress, Antalya, 2008.

E4. Karaca M, Palancı Y, Tanrıkulu AÇ, "Knowledge Levels on Family Planning Among Kafkas University Students", Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics National Education Symposium, Antalya, 2007.

E5. Karaca M, Vural ZT, Palancı Y, "Knowledge and Practice Levels of Family Medicine Specialists on Pap Smear", Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics National Education Symposium, Antalya, 2007.

E6. Palancı Y, Karaca M, Tanrıkulu AÇ, "Knowledge Levels on Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Kafkas University Students", XI National Public Health Congress, Denizli, 2007.

E7. Tanrıkulu AÇ, Palancı Y, Dağlı CE, Yılmaz G, Karaca M, Abakay A, Taştekin D, "Knowledge on Tuberculosis Dispensary Responsibilities Among Physicians in Turkey", 29th National Respiratory Congress, Fethiye, 2007.

E8. Tanrıkulu AÇ, Palancı Y, Dağlı CE, Yılmaz G, Karaca M, Şahin L, "Quality of Physicians' Approach to TB Diagnosis and Treatment in Turkey", 29th National Respiratory Congress, Fethiye, 2007.

E9. Karaca M, Yıldırım C, Göçmen A, "Unexpected Outcome in a Clinical Presentation: Spontaneous Uterine Rupture Due to Previous Classical Cesarean Section, Case Presentation", 7th National Emergency Medicine Symposium and 3rd Emergency Nursing and Paramedic Symposium, Gaziantep, 2004.

E10. Gül T, Demir M, Karaca M, Sarı A, Kara İH, Yılmaz N, "Examination of Choriocarcinoma Cases and the Role of Surgical Treatment", II National Obstetrics and Gynecology Days, Diyarbakır, 1997.

E11. Gül T, Demir M, Kara İH, Karaca M, Erden AC, "Treatment, Follow-up, and Prognosis in Molar Pregnancy Cases", II National Obstetrics and Gynecology Days, Diyarbakır, 1997.

E12. Gül T, Hakverdi A, Sezer F, Karaca M, Yılmaz N, "Evaluation of 33 Cases with Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Due to Cervical Cancer", II National Obstetrics and Gynecology Days, Diyarbakır, 1997.

E13. Şentürk N, Yayla M, Gül T, Karaca M, Özdoğru A, Erden AC, "Fetal Mortality in Breech Deliveries", II National Obstetrics and Gynecology Days, Diyarbakır, 1997.

E14. Gül T, Sarı A, Kara İH, Karaca M, Demir M, Erden AC, "Evaluation of Multiple Pregnancies Delivered at Our Clinic in the Last Two Years", II National Obstetrics and Gynecology Days, Diyarbakır, 1997.