Eda Kepenekli
- Specialization: Pediatrician
- 23 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
- Scientific Research Project Second Place ( Investigation of nasopharyngeal carriage, serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of S.pneumoniae in healthy children in Turkey after 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: A single center study)
Dr. Eda Kepenekli is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a former Head of Department at Marmara University. Dr. Kepenekli trained eight subspecialists in the field of pediatric infections. She earned a national second-place award for her research on pneumococcal vaccines and antimicrobial resistance.
- Specializes in tuberculosis, HIV, and vaccine-preventable diseases in children.
- Develops training materials for rational antibiotic use for Turkish pediatricians.
- Treats complex infections in children with immune system defects.
- Works at a TEMOS-accredited hospital featuring over 70 medical departments.
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Qualifications
Dr. Eda Kepenekli is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She led the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Marmara University for five years. Dr. Kepenekli earned second place in a national scientific research project on pneumococcal vaccines.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
The specialist treats a range of childhood infections and immune-related conditions. Dr. Kepenekli treats tuberculosis, HIV infection, and hepatitis C in children. She focuses on preventing infections in patients with immune system defects. Her clinical interests include treating respiratory tract infections, rash diseases, and chronic diarrhea. She also provides vaccination programs and pediatric COVID-19 treatment protocols.
Work Experience
- 2024–present — Pediatrician, Biruni University Hospital, Turkey
- 2024 — Faculty Member, Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine
- 2018–2023 — Head of the Department, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
- 2017 — Member, Interuniversity Council
Education and Training
- 1997–2003 — Ankara University — Medical Degree
- 2003–2009 — Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital — Residency in Pediatrics
- 2009–2013 — Marmara University Faculty of Medicine — Subspecialization in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Kepenekli creates training materials for the Rational Antibiotic Use program in Turkey. This initiative helps educate family physicians and pediatricians on proper antibiotic protocols. During her leadership role, she trained eight pediatric infectious diseases subspecialists. Use of clinical data led to her second-place award for research on S. pneumoniae. This study investigated antimicrobial resistance and serotype distribution in healthy children.
Treatment and Diagnostic Services
The doctor performs diagnostic procedures and treatments for infectious pathologies. Dr. Kepenekli provides laboratory HIV testing and diagnosis for hepatitis C. She also conducts Human Papillomavirus (HPV) tests and prepares pediatric care plans. The specialist serves on medical commissions to author national consensus guidelines.
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