Pediatrics Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist plastic surgeon who brings high-level surgical expertise to paediatric aesthetic and reconstructive cases at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Trained in plastic surgery at the United States PACES Plastic Surgery and UMC centres
• Serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University teaching future surgeons
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand
• Holds degrees in both general and plastic surgery from Vajira and Ramathibodi hospitals

Professor Mahmut Civilibal is a dual-specialist in paediatrics and paediatric nephrology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He provides expert care for children with complex kidney and urinary tract conditions.

• Specialises in managing paediatric kidney disease and urinary disorders
• Former Professor at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained other paediatric specialists at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on both general child health and specialised renal care

Professor Omeroglu is a dually specialised expert in paediatric cardiology and rheumatology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. She has held senior clinical roles at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine since 1984.

• Specialises in heart and joint conditions in children and adolescents
• Expertise includes diagnosing congenital heart defects and inflammatory rheumatic diseases
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Provides targeted care for complex paediatric cases involving multiple organ systems

Dr Ayse Sokullu serves as a senior pediatrician at Anadolu Medical Center with significant expertise in neonatal intensive care. She leads patient safety and breastfeeding initiatives within the hospital's paediatric clinics.

• Specialises in childhood nutrition and monitoring healthy growth milestones
• Provides lactation counselling to support breastfeeding mothers and newborns
• Focuses on preventative care through structured vaccination programmes
• Manages common childhood illnesses at central and satellite paediatric units
• Active member of the Patient Safety Committee at Anadolu Medical Center

Professor Selim Gokce is a leading paediatric gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. He has held senior clinical roles across several major university and training hospitals.

• Specialises in treating complex digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in children
• Served as a specialist at Bezmialem Foundation University Hospital
• Gained extensive expertise at Dr Sami Ulus Paediatric Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Faculty

Dr Kanokkaew Viravan is an American Board-certified paediatrician at Intrarat Hospital. She provides expert care for children based on high-standard US medical training and international guidelines.

• Graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in the USA
• Specialises in paediatric vaccinations and preventive health care
• Holds a Diplomate from the American Board of Pediatrics
• Recognised by the National Board of Medical Examiners in the USA
• Trained at Pennsylvania State University Children’s Hospital

Dr Hakki Irgil is a senior paediatric specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He previously led the Paediatric Emergency Department at SSK Tepecik Children's Hospital.

• Specialises in general paediatric medicine and childhood emergency care
• Completed his medical training at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Served at major regional centres including Antalya Atatürk State Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute childhood illnesses

Professor Meral is a dual specialist in childhood diseases and neurology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He previously served as the Head of Pediatrics at a major Turkish research hospital.

• Treats general pediatric illnesses and complex childhood neurological conditions
• Highly active in international research with over 30 published scientific articles
• Expert in managing seizure disorders through the Association against Epilepsy
• Member of the Child Neurology Association for specialist care protocols
• Specialised in pediatric infectious diseases and functional child neurology

Professor Alaettin Celik is the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He trained at the prestigious Hospital for Sick Children in London to bring specialized surgical care to his home country.

• Triple-specialised in paediatric surgery, general surgery, and paediatric urology
• Focuses on newborn surgery and the treatment of children's tumours
• Published author of multiple textbooks on paediatric and newborn surgical techniques
• Participates in weekly multidisciplinary councils to manage paediatric oncology cases
• Highly regarded for training the next generation of paediatric surgical specialists

Professor Bulent Karadag is a specialist in paediatric chest diseases at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He combines clinical practice with an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in treating respiratory conditions in children and infants
• Serves as a member of the Department of Paediatric Chest Diseases
• Manages care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating chronic lung issues

Dr. Kerem Ozel is a Professor of Pediatric Surgery. He specializes in fetal surgery and pediatric urology. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English Division). He completed his pediatric surgery residency at Marmara University.

He holds the European Board of Pediatric Surgery and the European Board of Pediatric Urology certificates. He received a Fetal Surgery Certificate in 2013 through collaboration with Justus-Liebig University Giessen and the German Fetal Surgery Center. His training includes pediatric urology and spina bifida at Ege University in 2005. He also conducted robotic pediatric urology research at Texas Children’s Hospital in 2014.

In 2015, he joined Turkey’s first fetal surgery team and performed in-utero procedures at Istanbul Bilim University. He led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Bilim University in 2010. He has been on the faculty at Istanbul Medeniyet University since 2017.

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads oncology care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusiing on targeted therapies for solid tumours.

• Specialises in precise diagnosis and chemotherapy for various organ tumours
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system identify and destroy cancer cells
• Conducts next-generation genetic research to personalise cancer treatment plans
• Integrates complementary medicine to support patients during oncology care
• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Buyukgebiz is a highly qualified paediatrician and sub-specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in childhood nutrition and digestive health disorders
• Served as Professor of Paediatrics and Department Chair at Yeditepe University
• Completed sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Publishes research on childhood bacterial agents and nutritional deficiencies like vitamin A

Professor Abdullah Eren is a leading paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who pioneered new surgical methods for hip dysplasia.

• Specialises in limb lengthening using Ilizarov techniques to correct bone deformities
• Developed a modified Salter osteotomy that removes the need for metal pins
• Former President of the Turkish Paediatric Orthopaedics Society branch
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Professor Cokugras is a highly specialist paediatrician at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with dual certifications in paediatric infectious diseases and allergy care.

• Specialised in managing childhood asthma, immunology, and complex allergic reactions
• Expert in treating paediatric infectious diseases and pulmonary conditions
• Member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Maintains leadership roles within the Turkish Paediatric Association and Balkan Paediatric Society
• Formery served at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, training future specialists