Pediatrics Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to paediatric skin care.

• Treats chronic childhood conditions including eczema, acne, and urticaria
• Performs dermato-oncology – evaluating and surgically treating benign skin tumours
• Specialises in laser and light-based therapies for pigmentation and scars
• Provides diagnostic precision for common and complex skin disorders

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

Professor Turanli is a leading specialist in paediatric neurology at Biruni University Hospital. She brings academic-level expertise to the treatment of neurological conditions in children.

• Focuses on treatment-resistant epilepsy and epilepsy surgery
• Trained at the University of Zurich in Switzerland in epilepsy surgery
• Manages cerebral palsy, chronic headaches, and complex seizure disorders
• Expert in electrophysiology (EEG) to monitor childhood brain activity
• Former Professor at Hacettepe University, a top Turkish medical faculty

Professor Emel Torun is a senior paediatric consultant at Biruni University Hospital with over two decades of experience in childhood clinical care.

• Specialises in childhood nutrition and proper growth and development monitoring
• Expert in childhood immunisation programmes and essential preventative care
• Focuses on vitamin and mineral supplementation to support healthy development
• Provides professional guidance on breastfeeding and its long-term health benefits
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine training new paediatricians

Professor Hulusi Kocak is a highly qualified specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He leads paediatric care with dual specialisations in paediatric nephrology and child rheumatology.

• Specialises in treating complex kidney conditions and childhood joint disorders
• Performs renal biopsies and ultrasounds for precise kidney diagnosis
• Manages advanced treatments including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hemapheresis
• Expert in surgical procedures such as nephrectomy and lithotripsy for kidney stones
• Former Head of Pediatric Nephrology at leading Turkish university hospitals

Professor Tascilar is a leading specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital focusing on paediatric endocrinology and metabolic health.

• Completed a research fellowship at the University of South Florida College of Medicine
• Specialises in childhood diabetes, obesity, and growth development disorders
• Expert in managing puberty problems, thyroid issues, and hormonal imbalances
• Former flight doctor with training in Aviation and Space Medicine and Physiology
• Held senior academic positions at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Dr Fatih Akova has performed more than 25,000 surgical procedures throughout his career. He leads pediatric surgical care at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in both paediatric surgery and paediatric urology
• Focuses on surgical interventions for children and infants
• Completed specialist residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Surgery
• Expertise in managed care at major training and research hospitals