Neonatology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ahmet Oktem is a neonatal specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive academic training from Turkey's premier medical institutions.

• Completed a medical doctorate at Ankara University
• Specialised in paediatrics at Hacettepe University within the Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a minor specialisation from Ufuk University
• Conducted significant research at the Biotechnology Institute in Ankara
• Focuses on newborn care and paediatric health within a clinical research framework

Professor Bayraktar is a specialist neonatologist at Biruni University Hospital. She earned an international award from the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies for her research into infant renal health.

• Treats premature babies and manages newborn pain protocols
• Performs neonatal haemodialysis – a specialized blood-filtering treatment for newborns with kidney issues
• Specialises in post-surgical care for infants following major operations
• Manages congenital metabolic diseases in newborns at a university level
• Completed an observership at Wisconsin University Meriter Hospital in the USA

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at Umran Medical Centre with expertise in laparoscopic and endocrine procedures.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland operations
• Manages gallbladder diseases, hernias, and gastrointestinal tract conditions
• Focuses on both benign and malignant breast disorder treatments
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training Hospital

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Umran Medical Centre. He provides the critical diagnostic imaging needed for precise care in neonatal and paediatric cases.

• Specialises in ultrasound imaging, including abdominal and soft tissue scans for newborns
• Uses cross-sectional MRI and CT imaging to assess complex neurological and cardiovascular conditions
• Focuses on interventional radiology using minimally invasive, imaging-guided techniques
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayis University with a focus on musculoskeletal and chest diagnostics

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with over a decade of experience in managing skin health for patients of all ages.

• Focuses on paediatric dermatology, treating skin diseases specific to infants and children
• Expertise in managing inflammatory conditions including eczema and bacterial skin infections
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical institution
• Provides bilingual care in English and Turkish for international patient families

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist surgeon at Liv Hospital with unique expertise in clinical research from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Canada.

• Completed a research fellowship in apoptosis and translational medicine at a leading Canadian paediatric hospital
• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques for glandular conditions
• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital in endocrine surgery
• Serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus focusing on newborn care and early childhood health. He provides expert guidance for parents navigating the critical first weeks of a baby's life.

• Specialises in newborn care and follow-up monitoring
• Provides professional breastfeeding and infant nutrition consultancy
• Manages childhood diseases and preventive medicine protocols
• Researched zinc deficiency and metabolic conditions in paediatric patients
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Faculty of Medicine