# Investigation into death of Izmir doctor

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-death-of-izmir-doctor
> Updated: 2026-09-30T20:26:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A forensic report confirmed that Dr. Özlem Gültekin, an obstetrician and gynecologist, died from propofol poisoning at her private clinic in Izmir. The findings highlighted the risks of substance misuse among healthcare professionals, noting that propofol is a short-acting anesthetic that can be fatal if used outside controlled environments.

Following the autopsy, which determined the cause of death was ‘high-dose propofol induction’, an investigation was coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Authorities utilized mobile phone data and witness statements to identify suspects. Consequently, five individuals—identified by the initials Ç. K, F. A, H. Ç, H. Y, and P. Ç—were detained by the Izmir Provincial Police Department's Narcotics Department for allegedly supplying the substances that caused the doctor's death.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Five detained in investigation of Dr. Ozlem Gultekin Celik's death

Five suspects have been detained in Turkey following an investigation into the death of Dr. Ozlem Gultekin Celik, which an autopsy attributed to high-dose propofol induction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-detained-in-investigation-of-dr-ozlem-gultekin-celiks-death

### 2026-09-05: Propofol poisoning identified as cause of death for Izmir doctor

The death of obstetrician Dr. Özlem Gültekin from propofol poisoning in Izmir has highlighted the risks of anesthetic drug misuse among healthcare professionals in Turkey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/propofol-poisoning-identified-as-cause-of-death-for-izmir-doctor

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