Murat Cakar
- Specialization: Pediatric surgeon
- 19 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
- Serves as Head of Pediatric Surgery at İstinye University and Aydın University.
Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.
He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).
His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.
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Qualifications
Interested Areas
-Esophageal atresia replacement surgery
-Diaphragmatic hernia in newborns
-Thoracic and abdominal surgical diseases of the newborn
-Intra-abdominal and thoracic cancer surgery in children
-Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma
-Surgical diseases of the testicle
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1998 – 2005
Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Research Assistant, Pediatric Surgery
2006 – 2011
Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Professional Experience
Primary Care Physician
2005 – 2006
Sivas, Turkey
Research Assistant, Pediatric Surgery
2006 – 2011
Cumhuriyet University Education and Research Hospital, Turkey
Pediatric Surgeon
2011 – 2013
Karabük State Hospital, Turkey
Member of the Commission for the Purchase of Medicines and Medical Supplies
Assistant Chief
2013 – 2015
Karabük University Education and Research Hospital, Turkey
Founding Manager of the Hospital
Responsible for Pharmacy and Pharmacists
Hospital Medical Trading Supervisor
Physician Communication Chairman
Head of Laboratory Operations (Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
Chairman of Child Advocacy Centers
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery
2015 – 2018
Karabük University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery
Responsible Faculty Member for Education
Member of the Commission for the Purchase of Medicines and Medical Supplies
Chairman of Child Advocacy Centers
Medical Manager
2018 – 2020
Nobel Pharmaceutical Company, Turkey
Specialized Group: Nephrology and Hepatology
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery
2020 – Present
İstinye University, Liv Hospital, Turkey
Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery
Responsible Faculty Member for Education
Member of the Commission for the Purchase of Medicines and Medical Supplies
Chairman of Child Advocacy Centers
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery
2021 – Present
Aydın University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery
Responsible Faculty Member for Education
Member of the Commission for the Purchase of Medicines and Medical Supplies
Chairman of Child Advocacy Centers
Affiliations & Social Skills
Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Member, Pediatric Urology Association
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