Thoracic Wall Deformity Repair (Pectus Excavatum or Pectus Carinatum)
$10,500
/ Murat Akkus
35
years of experience
Murat Akkus
- Specialization: Pulmonologist
- 35 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
- Pediatric gastroenterologist with 174 international journal articles, editor of 7 books, and author of 3 international and 25 national chapters.
Dr. Murat Akkus is a Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric hepatology, nutrition, and digestive disorders in children. He served as a visiting scholar at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Akkus previously headed the Department of Pediatrics at İnönü University.
- Published over 170 articles in international journals and 70 in national journals.
- Served as the editor of seven medical books.
- Authored 28 book chapters focusing on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.
- Winner of multiple Outstanding Achievement Awards from İnönü University.
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Minimally Invasive Repair of Thoracic Wall Deformity (Pectus Carinatum or Pectus Excavatum)
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Qualifications
Dr. Murat Akkus is a Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 174 international publications and 25 national book chapters. Dr. Akkus previously served as the Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at two Turkish universities.
Academic Contributions & Research
Dr. Akkus is a researcher and editor who contributes to pediatric gastroenterology literature. His academic portfolio includes 174 articles in international journals and 73 in national journals. The doctor has also edited seven medical books and contributed to three international book chapters.
- Editor of 7 professional medical books
- 174 scientific articles published in international journals
- 73 scientific articles published in national journals
- Author of 3 international and 25 national book chapters
- Recipient of the İnönü University Outstanding Achievement Awards
Professional Clinical Experience
Dr. Akkus has held leadership roles in Turkish academic medicine and hospital administration. He currently treats patients at two Memorial Healthcare Group facilities. His previous roles include directing specialized pediatric departments at İnönü and Atatürk universities.
- 2019 – Present: Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
- 2018 – Present: Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
- 2006 – 2018: Head of the Department of Pediatrics, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
- 2006 – 2018: Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, İnönü University
- 1999 – 2005: Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Atatürk University
- 2000 – 2005: Associate Professor, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
- 1995 – 2000: Assistant Professor, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education & Training
The doctor received training in Turkey and worked as a scholar in the United States. He completed a fellowship at Ege University before serving as a visiting scholar in Pittsburgh. These experiences provided a foundation for his work with pediatric digestive disorders.
- 2011: Visiting Scholar in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA
- 1996 – 1998: Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
- 1990 – 1994: Residency in Pediatrics, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
- 1983 – 1989: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
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