Burhan Dost

Burhan Dost serves as an Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, a position he has held since 2019. His academic career includes previous roles as a Research Assistant at Duzce University (2010-2015) and extensive clinical experience in anesthesiology across multiple Turkish hospitals including Adıyaman University Training and Research Hospital and Besni State Hospital.

Dr. Dost's research program centers on regional anesthesia techniques, particularly fascial plane blocks including erector spinae plane block, quadratus lumborum block, and parasternal intercostal plane block. His work spans cardiac surgery anesthesia, pain management protocols, pediatric anesthesia considerations, and comparative effectiveness of different regional anesthesia approaches. His expertise extends to airway management, infection control in regional anesthesia, and the application of regional techniques in specialized surgical contexts.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on evidence-based regional anesthesia practices, with numerous randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. His work addresses practical clinical questions about block effectiveness, safety profiles, and comparative outcomes across different surgical specialties. He has made significant contributions to understanding the application of regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery, optimization of pain management protocols, and investigation of novel regional anesthesia approaches.

Dr. Dost maintains an active research collaboration network, frequently working with colleagues including C. Kaya, E. Turunç, Y.B. Üstün, and international collaborators such as A. De Cassai. His impressive publication record of 149 Web of Science-indexed publications demonstrates substantial scholarly impact in the field of anesthesiology, as evidenced by his H-index of 11 in Web of Science and significant reader engagement metrics across multiple publications.