Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Dr. Ihsan Karaman is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He specializes in prostate cancer, pediatric urology, and kidney stone disease. Dr. Karaman has published over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 citations. He holds a PhD in Medical Ethics and History of Medicine.

• Former President of Istanbul Medeniyet University.
• Served as the Congress President of the 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress.
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and complex kidney-sparing surgeries.

The doctor is a highly experienced pulmonary specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Marmara University, the doctor underwent specialized training in chest diseases at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital.

Throughout a long tenure at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, the doctor served in various capacities, including as a Chief Assistant. The doctor achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2017 and currently holds the title of Professor at the Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor contributes to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine.

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.

• Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
• Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
• Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.