Best pediatricians in Turkey: TOP 103 doctors

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Erdal Irmak

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Children's health and diseases

    Breathing problems in newborns

    neonatal jaundice

    Newborn feeding problems

    neonatal sepsis

    Anemia of infancy

    Transient hypogammaglobulinemia in infants

    Rash diseases of childhood

    PFAPA

    wheezing baby

    asthmatic child

    Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

    atopic dermatitis

    food allergies

    recurring constipation

    appetite problems

    Healthy child growth and development monitoring and follow-up

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Mithat Gunaydin

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

    Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

    Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

    Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

    Newborn Surgery

    Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

    Childhood Tumors

    Thyroid Surgery in Children

    Trauma in Children

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Ilker Tolga Özgen

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    • Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1993-1997
    • M.Sc: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1997-1999
    • Specialization: Pediatrics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 1999-2004
    • Subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2004-2007
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    Experience

    • Ar.Gör. (Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 1999-2004
    • Research Assistant (Minor Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology), 2004-2007
    • Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
    • Uzm. Dr.: Gulhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service), 2007-2008
    • Uzm. Dr.: Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2008-2011
    • Assoc: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2013
    • Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2018
    • Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2018-2023
    • Prof. Dr.: Biruni University, 2023-
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    Scientific Memberships

    • National Pediatric Association
    • Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
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    Awards

    • Growth curves of Turkish girls with Turner syndrome: FAVOR Turner syndrome study group: 59th national pediatric congress 4-8 November 2015 ANTALYA PRIZE FIRST PRIZE FOR AN ORAL PRESENTATION
    • Anthropometric findings and karyotype in Turner syndrome: National Turner syndrome database. 19TH UPEK 22-25 OCTOBER 2015. POSTER SECOND PRIZE
    • Investigation of the Role of Irisin in the Pathophysiology of Puberty Precox in Female Rats. Esra Kutlu, İlker Tolga Özgen, Huri Bulut 24th UPEK Short Oral Presentation First Prize.
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    Medical Interests

    • -Growth Retardation
    • -Puberty Problems (Early or Late Puberty)
    • -Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent Girls
    • -Increased Hair Growth in Adolescent Girls
    • -Diabetes
    • -Obesity
    • -Thyroid Problems
    • -Pituitary Disorders
    • -Genital Abnormalities
    • -Micropenis and Gynaecomastia in Boys
    • -Adrenal Gland Disorders
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Kamil Deger

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Resume

    Undergraduate: Uludag University. Faculty of Medicine Medicine 1994
    Specialization: Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Çapa) Pediatric Surgery 2004

     

    • -Inguinal region diseases (inguinal hernias, undescended testicle, hydrocele)
    • -Intra-abdominal Pathologies
    • -Circumcision (local/general)
    • -hypospadias and penile anomalies
    • -Diseases of the anorectal region
    • -Neonatal Surgical diseases
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Ayhan Yaman

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Medical Intrests

    • Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Paediatric Kidney Transplant
    • Paediatric Liver Transplantation
    • Postoperative Neurosurgery
    • Postoperative Scoliosis Surgery
    • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT-Hemodialysis, Haemofiltration and Haemodiafiltration)
    • Plasma Exchange (TPE)
    • Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome
    • Guillain Barre Syndrome
    • Trauma

     

    Education

    Assistant Doctor: Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 2005-2009
    Specialist Doctor: Van Obstetrics and Gynecology and Children's Hospital, 2010-2011
    Subspecialty Assistant Physician: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2014
    Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Gaziantep Children's Hospital, 2015-2016
    Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Member: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2017-2023
    Assoc. Prof. Dr: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2023-2024
    Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Biruni University Hospital, 2024-hal

    Experience

    Assistant Doctor: Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 2005-2009
    Specialist Doctor: Van Obstetrics and Gynecology and Children's Hospital, 2010-2011
    Subspecialty Assistant Physician: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2014
    Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Gaziantep Children's Hospital, 2015-2016
    Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Member: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2017-2023
    Assoc. Prof. Dr: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2023-2024
    Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Biruni University Hospital, 2024-present

     

    Scientific Memberships
     

    Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Association
    International Nosocomial Infection Control Committee (INICC)
    Turkish Medical Association
    Turkish Pediatric Association

     

     

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Eda Kepenekli

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    • Undergraduate: Ankara University 1997-2003
    • Residency: Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital Pediatrics 2003-2009
    • Subspecialization: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2009-2013

     

    Experience

    • Interuniversity Council 2017
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2019
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2019-2023
    • Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine 2024
    • Biruni University Faculty of Medicine 2024- present

     

    He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2003, completed his specialization in Pediatrics at Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital in 2009, and completed his subspecialization in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in 2013. He has contributed to the education of many medical students, pediatric residents and subspecialty residents within Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He trained 8 pediatric infectious diseases subspecialists between 2018 and 2023 as the Head of the Department. Tuberculosis disease, HIV infection, prevention and treatment of infections in children with immune defects, healthcare-associated infections, vaccine-preventable diseases in children, Covid-19 Pandemic management.He has participated as a member of many commissions, as a researcher in projects and as an author in consensus guidelines and has provided patient care services on these issues in the clinics where he works.In our country, he prepares 'Rational Antibiotic Use' training materials and provides training to family physicians and pediatricians on this subject.

     

    Medical Intrests


    • Fire
    • Vaccines
    • Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
    • Child with diarrhoea
    • Rash diseases
    • Tuberculosis
    • Skin and soft tissue infections
    • HIV infection
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Guzide Turanli

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    • 1994- Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences Clinical Electrophysiology Doctoral Student- Abandoned at the thesis stage
    • 1990-1994 Subspecialization in Pediatric Neurology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Neurology
    • 1983-1987 Specialization in Pediatrics at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
    • 1974-1980 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

    Experience

    • 2017- Retired Faculty Member, Ankara
    • 2013-2017 Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital, Istanbul, Pediatric Neurology Specialist
    • 2005-2013 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Professor
    • 2003-2005 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Associate Professor
    • 1998: Associate Professor
    • 1996-1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor
    • 1992: University of Zurich, Department of Neurology, Switzerland, epilepsy surgery, 2 months observer study with Prof. Dr. H.G. Wieser
    • 1989-1990: Muhittin Ülker Emergency Aid and Traumatology Hospital, Ankara, Pediatrics Specialist
    • 1988-1989: State Hospital, Alaşehir, Manisa, Pediatrics Specialist
    • 1980-1982: Social Insurance Institution Hospitals, Sivas, Gölcük and Ankara, General Practitioner

    Medical Interests

    • Epilepsy, Resistant Epilepsy
    • Electrophysiology (EEG)
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Headache
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Emel Torun

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    • Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1992-1998
    • Specialization: Pediatrics, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 1998-2003

    Experience

    • Assistant Dr.: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1998-2003
    • Specialist Dr.: Tem Hospital, Medical Park, 2003-2010
    • Specialist Lecturer: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2010-2014
    • Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2014-2015
    • Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2015-2020
    • Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2020-2023
    • Prof. Dr.: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2023-present

    Born in 1973 in Ankara, Dr. Emel Torun completed high school at TED Ankara College and entered Istanbul University Faculty of Medicinein 1992 . In 1998, she started her residency in Pediatrics at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and became a specialist in Pediatrics in 2003. After about 10 years of private hospital experience, he started to work as a Specialist Lecturer and then as an Assistant Professor in Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in 2010. Assoc. Dr. and in 2015, he passed the Associate Professorship exam and received the title of Assoc. He received the title of Associate Professor. In 2020, he worked as Prof. Dr. at the same university. He is currently working as Prof. Dr. at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

     

    Medical Intrests

    • Child Nutrition
    • Growth and Development Monitoring
    • Childhood Immunisation
    • Childhood
    • Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation in Childhood
    • Breastfeeding and its benefits
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Banu Kor

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Corpusrenew Health Agency
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Safak Karacay

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
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Elif Sağsak

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
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Ruhan Dusunsel

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
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Hasan Murat Unal

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, HEC Turkey
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Fatih Akova

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1997, Istanbul/Turkey
    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Residency, 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    In 1991, he entered Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and graduated as a medical doctor in 1997.
    1998 In November 2003, he started his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery and completed his residency as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist Physician in November 2003.
    After working in private and public hospitals, he continued his surgeries at Biruni University Hospital since 2015.
    20 He has performed more than 25,000 pediatric surgeries and surgical interventions in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology during his years of specialization.

     

    Scientific Memebership 

    Istanbul Medical Chamber
    Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery

     

    Experience

    Biruni University Hospital, 2015 - Present, Istanbul/Turkey
    Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
    Medical Park Hospital Bahçelievler, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey
    GATA Military Hospital, 2006-2007, Diyarbakır/Turkey
    Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital, 2004-2006, Diyarbakır/Turkey

     

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Erkan Can

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Çapa Medical Faculty, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2000, Istanbul/Turkey
    Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Education, 2005, Istanbul/Turkey

    Experience

    Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital, 2005, Istanbul/Turkey
    Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command, 2007, Ankara/Turkey
    Ankara Mesa Hospital, 2007, Ankara/Turkey
    Medical Park Health Group Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey

    Medical Intrests

    • Asthma and other allergic diseases
    • Growth retardation and short stature in children

     

    Scientific Memberships

    Istanbul Medical Chamber

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Abdullah Sert

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • 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
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Firat Sari

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
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Mehmet Emre Tascilar

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • He graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1990. In 1991, he took a course in Aviation and Space Medicine and Physiology in Eskişehir Aviation and Space Medicine Center. He worked as a flight doctor between 1990-1993. He received his specialization in Pediatric Health and Diseases from the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1993-1997. He worked as a paediatrician at Güzelyalı Air Hospital between 1997-1999. He worked as an assistant professor at the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1999-2002. He worked as a research fellow at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics between 2002-2003. He worked as an assistant professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 2006-2011. He became an associate professor in 2011 and a full professor in 2018. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

    Diabetes Mellitus Obesity

    Thyroid Disorders

    Growth and Development Disorders

    Adrenal Gland Disorders

    Calcium Metabolism Disorders

    Menstrual Disorders

    Early Puberty-Late Puberty and Other Puberty Problems

    Gender Development Disorders

    Pituitary Gland Disorders

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Salih Dc

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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