Pediatrics Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr Nimet Ozcan at Ümran Medical Centre provides specialised dermatological care for children and adolescents across various skin conditions.

• Treats paediatric skin diseases including eczema and bacterial infections
• Focuses on managing acne and fungal conditions in younger patients
• Provides dermato-oncology services for early skin cancer detection
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr Sefa Sag is an expert in paediatric hepatology and surgery at Madame Safiye Clinic. He specialises in diagnosing and managing liver fibrocystic diseases in children.

• Trained in endoscopy and endoscopic surgery-based procedures
• Expertise in burn management and clinical care protocols
• Researcher in paediatric liver conditions and fibrocystic disease
• Certified in good clinical practices at Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine
• Contributes to the Turkish Journal of Pediatric Diseases

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides specialised paediatric and adolescent nutrition at Umran Medical Centre. She focuses on establishing healthy eating habits to support growth and development.

• Designs growth-oriented meal plans tailored for children and teenagers
• Manages metabolic conditions like diabetes and thyroid disorders through diet
• Improves body composition and weight management for young patients
• Uses an evidence-based approach to ensure sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on paediatric surgical care. She specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures to ensure faster recovery for younger patients.

• Performs surgeries for hernias, appendicitis, and gallbladder diseases
• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Manages diagnosis and surgical treatment for breast disorders
• Trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Provides emergency and trauma surgery for acute clinical conditions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an English-speaking ophthalmologist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through precision microsurgery.

• Treats paediatric eye conditions including vision disorders and anterior segment issues
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataract removal with premium lens implantation
• Corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using laser-based refractive surgery
• Manages retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Sule Ecer holds a specialisation in Paediatrics from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Treats infants and children for infectious diseases and respiratory issues
• Manages chronic pediatric conditions including asthma, allergies, and nutritional disorders
• Monitors growth and development from the neonatal stage through to adolescence
• Organises preventative health programmes and vaccination schedules for young patients
• Practises at Umran Medical Centre with a focus on family-centred care

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with rare international fellowship training in paediatric translational medicine from the University of Ottawa.

• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for endocrinology cases
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Canada
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring in children
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Associate Professor Muhammet Ali Varkal is a senior paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He previously served as a lecturer at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in childhood obesity and growth developmental delays
• Manages allergic rhinitis and asthma, focusing on respiratory health
• Practises functional medicine to address underlying causes of health issues
• Treats vitamin deficiencies to support healthy physical development
• Experienced in paediatric emergencies and general health check-ups

Dr Osman Karli is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the health and development of children from birth through to age 18.

• Specialises in newborn care and monitoring infant growth
• Provides expert consultancy for breastfeeding and childhood nutrition
• Manages preventive medicine including essential vaccine schedules
• Research background in diagnosing complex cases like paediatric pancreatitis
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Department of Child Health and Diseases

Dr Bayrakdar is a specialist paediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on comprehensive health monitoring for infants and children up to 18 years of age.

• Specialises in managing growth retardation and loss of appetite in children
• Provides expert breastfeeding and nutrition counselling for new parents
• Treats common childhood digestive issues like reflux, constipation, and infantile colic
• Researches leptin resistance in obese children to improve metabolic health
• Member of the medical team at Yeditepe and Erciyes University faculties

Dr Dicle Celik is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on the transition from infancy through to late adolescence.

• Manages the health and development of children from birth up to 18 years
• Specialises in infant nutrition and childhood dietary requirements
• Oversees adolescent health and preventative childhood vaccination programmes
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Member of the National Paediatric Association and the Turkish Paediatrics Institution

Dr Fatih Aydin is a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He previously served as the doctor in charge of neonatal intensive care at Medical Park.

• Specialises in neonatology – providing critical care for newborns and premature infants
• Manages childhood febrile illnesses and chronic constipation issues
• Focuses on Pfapa syndrome – a condition causing recurring fevers and sore throats in children
• Treats infantile colic and provides healthy child follow-up and vaccinations
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Adem Dursun is a specialist in paediatric intensive care based at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on managing infants and children with critical medical needs.

• Specialises in paediatric palliative care and critical patient follow-up
• Expert in vaccination practices and healthy child developmental monitoring
• Research leader in paediatric sepsis markers and intensive care outcomes
• Trained in video-assisted laryngoscopy for safer airway management
• Member of the Turkish MIS-C Study Group investigating post-viral inflammatory syndromes

Erkancakir is a highly decorated paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, holding the prestigious Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award.

• Specialises in paediatric chest diseases including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis to examine airways with minimal downtime
• Expert in managing complex breathing problems during sleep and chronic infections
• Board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association
• Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Professor Binnursimsek specialises in complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She focuses on managing chronic liver diseases and digestive tract malignancies.

• Expert in liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension management
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Uses Fibroscan – non-invasive ultrasound to check liver scarring without biopsies
• Specialises in videocapsule endoscopy for pain-free small bowel imaging
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver