Page 4 - Best pediatricians in Istanbul: TOP 88 doctors

Dr. Sertac Cicek specializes in complex pediatric cardiac surgery – trained at Mayo Clinic and Texas Heart Institute.

• Expert in neonatal surgery and congenital heart defects
• Performs minimally invasive and valve-sparing procedures
• Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Surgeons
• Recipient of multiple international awards for surgical excellence

Prof. Özgen specializes in pediatric endocrinology, focusing on growth and puberty disorders at Biruni University Hospital.

• Subspecialty-trained in pediatric endocrinology with over 15 years of experience
• Multiple award-winning research on Turner syndrome and puberty disorders
• Member of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
• Expertise in growth retardation, early/late puberty, and thyroid problems

Dr. Sefa Sag specializes in pediatric liver diseases, with published research on liver fibrocystic conditions at Madame Safiye Clinic.

• Trained in endoscopic surgery and pediatric endoscopy
• Completed specialized burn care training in Ankara
• Certified in Good Clinical Practices
• Active in pediatric disease research and evaluation

Specialized in pediatric surgery with expertise in inguinal region diseases and neonatal surgical conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Expert in hypospadias and penile anomalies correction
• Performs circumcision with both local and general anesthesia
• Skilled in treating diseases of the anorectal region

Specializing in pediatric critical care, Ayhan Yaman has extensive expertise in complex transplant and intensive care cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Expert in pediatric bone marrow, kidney, and liver transplants
• Skilled in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for critical cases
• Member of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Association
• Assoc. Prof. with over 15 years in pediatric intensive care

Dr. Kepenekli specializes in pediatric infectious diseases, focusing on complex cases like tuberculosis and HIV at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained 8 pediatric infectious disease specialists as Head of Department
• Expert in vaccine-preventable diseases and rational antibiotic use
• Subspecialized at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active in national commissions and consensus guidelines

Professor Guzide Turanli specializes in pediatric neurology with 30+ years of experience, focusing on epilepsy and resistant cases.

• Subspecialized in pediatric neurology at Hacettepe University
• Former professor at Hacettepe University's pediatric neurology division
• Trained in epilepsy surgery at the University of Zurich
• Expert in electrophysiology (EEG) and cerebral palsy

Prof. Emel Torun brings 25+ years of pediatric expertise, currently leading the department at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in child nutrition, growth monitoring, and immunizations
• Completed pediatrics training at Istanbul University
• Former professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Focuses on evidence-based childhood healthcare approaches

Dr. Fatih Aydin specializes in pediatric care at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with a focus on healthy child follow-up and common childhood conditions.

• 20+ years of experience in pediatrics and neonatal intensive care
• Expert in childhood febrile illnesses and infantile colic
• Former head of pediatrics at Fatih Medical Park
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Mustafa Kul specializes in neonatology, focusing on the care of newborns at Emsey Hospital with training from prestigious military medical institutions.

• Neonatology specialist with extensive training at GATA, Turkey's leading military medical academy
• Focuses on newborn care and early childhood development
• Served in key roles at military hospitals, ensuring rigorous training and discipline
• Member of the neonatology department at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

Dr. Seringec specializes in treating child asthma and allergies, nephrology, and pediatric infectious diseases at Emsey Hospital.

• Over 10 years of experience in pediatric care
• Expertise in asthma, allergies, and infectious diseases
• Trained in advanced pediatric nephrology
• Works at Emsey Hospital's dedicated pediatric department

Specializes in pediatric critical care and palliative care at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with over 10 years of dedicated experience.

• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Intensive Care
• Published multiple studies on pediatric sepsis and critical care outcomes
• Expert in healthy child development and vaccination protocols
• Member of Turkish Pediatric Association

Recognized with multiple national awards for pediatric pulmonology – Dr. Erkancakir specializes in respiratory conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association
• Expert in bronchoscopic procedures for children
• Focuses on asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing issues
• Member of the European Respiratory Society
• Over 15 years of experience in pediatric chest diseases

Education

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Residency, 2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey.

Experience

Başakşehir State Hospital, 2016-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2013, Kocaeli/Turkey
Kovancılar State Hospital, 2010-2011, Elazığ/Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Child Allergy
• Child Infection
• Child Growth and Development

Dr. Bayrakdar specializes in comprehensive pediatric care, with a focus on nutrition, growth, and common childhood conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expertise in infant-child-youth monitoring for ages 0-18
• Specializes in childhood appetite loss and growth delays
• Addresses colic, constipation, and reflux in children
• Provides breastfeeding and nutritional counseling for families
• Researched hyperglycemia and diabetes care in pediatric settings

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)