Best pediatricians in Turkey: TOP 7 doctors

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Betul Tavil

  • 4.6 Excellent 324 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

    2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEDISTATE KAVACIK HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

    2012 - 2017, Ankara/Türkiye

    HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

    2008 - 2012, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Deputy Clinical Chief of Pediatric Hematology Clinic Deputy Chief of KİT Unit

    2007 - 2008, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    ABDURRAHMAN YURTASLAN ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Hematology Clinic Sub-branch Compulsory Service

    2004 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye

    HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Pediatric Hematology Unit Subspecialty Assistant

    1997 - 2004, Ankara/Türkiye

    DR. SAMİ ULUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant Assistant

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $8,500
Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Engin Tutar

  • 4.4 Good 168 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar was born in Istanbul in 1964. He completed his primary and secondary education at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi between 1975 and 1982, and graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1988. In December of the same year, he started his specialization in the Department of Pediatrics at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in Pediatrics in February 1993. He completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a subspecialist in 2006. He served as the Assistant Chief Physician and Acting Chief Physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2012. In May 2012, he transferred to Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he became an Associate Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in 2014, and a Professor in 2020. Alongside his international and national article authorships, he has given over 50 presentations at congresses/courses/association meetings. He retired in May 2024 while serving as the head of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. As of June 2024, he is accepting patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Healthy child monitoring
    • Growth and nutritional disorders
    • Approach to patients with abdominal pain
    • Gastroesophageal reflux
    • Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation
    • Celiac disease
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • H. pylori infection-related and unrelated gastritis and ulcers, patients with gastric bleeding
    • Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases
    • Acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections
    • Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
    • Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (esophageal variceal bleeding, gastric and small bowel ulcer bleeding, polypectomy)

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Circumcision
$625 - $750
Cochlear implant placement
$18,450 - $21,890
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Kursad Aydin

  • 4.5 Good 469 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
    • Specializes in pediatric neurology at Gazi University.
    • Expertise in pediatric conditions: epilepsy, ADHD, autism, and developmental disorders.
    • International practice in Turkey at Gazi and Selcuk Universities.
    • Holds a certification in Child Health and Diseases.
    • Professional experience in Child Neurology from Gazi University.
    • Offers remote consultations for pediatric patients.
    • Graduated from Selcuk University, Faculty of Medicine.
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Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,500 - $3,500
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $10,000
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Mahmut Civilibal

  • 4.6 Excellent 123 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

    2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEDICALPARK GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

    2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Specialist in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology

    2007 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Specialist

    1997 - 1998, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Türkiye

    NAVAL FORCES GÖLCÜK TSK DISPENSARY

    Pediatric Specialist

    1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Specialist Training

    1991 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BAKIRKOY STATE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

    General Practitioner

    1990 - 1991, Kahramanmaraş/Kahramanmaraş/Türkiye

    KAHRAMANMARAS ILICA HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner - Compulsory Service

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Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 123 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
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    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
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Didem Caliskan Kirtil

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
Stem Cell Therapy
$4,000 - $8,000
Cochlear implant placement
$18,000 - $25,000
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Murat Mutus

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. H. Murat Mutus is a pediatric surgeon with expertise in neonatal, thoracic, abdominal, head and neck, urological, gynecological, and oncological surgeries in children. He is known for treating complex congenital anomalies and pediatric tumors. He also performs minimally invasive procedures.

    Dr. Mutus has published widely in international medical journals and has presented at many global conferences. He graduated from Marmara University and İnönü University Schools of Medicine. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric surgery through research, high surgical success rates, and personalized patient care.

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