Pediatrics Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Fatma Nur Gundogdu is a paediatric specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who integrates functional medicine into her treatment of children.

• Trained in neonatal resuscitation to support newborn health and safety
• Offers specialised breastfeeding and lactation counselling for new mothers
• Uses paediatric phytotherapy and aromatherapy as natural supplementary treatments
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and regular contributor to national paediatric congresses

Dr Gul Deniz Coskuner provides expert paediatric care at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, bringing specialised training in neonatal resuscitation and cancer screening skills.

• Trained in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for emergency situations
• Completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Course for newborn care and safety
• Specialised in early cancer diagnosis and screening for younger patients
• Professional member of the Turkish Pediatric Association and National Pediatrics Association

Professor Keon Hee Yoo is a pediatric haematologist at Samsung Medical Center specializing in life-saving bone marrow transplants for children.

• Treats complex blood disorders including leukaemia and aplastic anaemia
• Completed a research fellowship at Indiana University in the United States
• Works at Samsung Medical Center, a top-ranked hospital in South Korea
• Focuses on paediatric hematology-oncology and stem cell transplantation

Professor Ki Woong Sung heads the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center, specialising in bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and brain tumour treatment for children.

• Trained at the Indiana University School of Medicine in the USA
• Focuses on high-dose chemotherapy paired with stem cell rescue for pediatric tumours
• Former Head of the Children's Oncology Department at Samsung Hospital
• Completed a PhD in Medicine at Seoul National University

Dr. Eunhye Kim, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with subspecialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine. She has broad experience in acute care for infants, children, and adolescents.

She has led pediatric services as Director of Medical Affairs at Haedong Hospital in Busan. She also served as Head of Pediatrics at Yangsan Central Hospital and Haeundae Seoul Children's Hospital. Her work covers emergency care, respiratory and allergic diseases, endocrine disorders, and general pediatrics.

Professional memberships include the Korean Pediatric Society, the Korean Academy of Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Diseases, and the Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology.

Professor Mithat Gunaydin is a specialist in paediatric surgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals. He manages complex surgical needs in children, ranging from newborn conditions to childhood tumours.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Performs undescended testis investigation and hernia repairs
• Expert in neonatal surgery for congenital conditions in newborns
• Experienced in VATS – keyhole surgery for chest and lung issues
• Manages paediatric traumas and gastrointestinal surgical procedures

Dr Erdal Irmak leads paediatric care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the critical first months of life and complex childhood allergies.

• Treats neonatal jaundice and breathing problems in newborns
• Manages seasonal allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis – a common chronic skin condition
• Specialises in food allergies and wheezing in babies
• Tracks healthy child growth and development monitoring
• Expert in PFAPA – a syndrome involving recurring fevers and sore throats

Dr Nese Birinci specialises in paediatric rehabilitation and neonatology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. She provides essential monitoring to help infants reach their physical and cognitive milestones.

• Manages rehabilitation for children with special needs
• Oversees newborn health and vaccination schedules
• Tracks growth and developmental retardation signs
• Provides follow-up care for common childhood diseases
• Focuses on early childhood development in various stages