Best Paediatric Check-Up doctors in Turkey: TOP 99 doctors

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Dr. Bilal Ergul, MD, is a pioneering force in the field of gastroenterology.  

His innovative treatment protocols have transformed the lives of many patients, including a remarkable case where he successfully treated a patient with a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

Dr. Bilal Ergul, often says, ‘Healing is more than treating a condition; it’s about restoring hope and improving lives.’ This philosophy is evident in every aspect of his work, making his and his team truly inspirational figure in the medical community."
He has authored around 100 publications in different academic topics

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He received advanced training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Dr. Aslanov diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes inflammatory bowel diseases, digestive system cancers, liver and pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis. Dr. Aslanov has worked as a research assistant and subspecialist at Ege University. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Izmir Medical Point.

He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

Education

• 2002 - 2008, Ege University, Bachelor's Degree, Medical Doctor
• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Specialization in Cardiology
• 2013 - 2018, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Assistant Professor
• 2018 – 2021, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Associate Professor

Experience

• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• 2013, Istanbul Esenler Basaksehir State Hospital
• 2014, Bursa Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital
• 2013 – 2014, Ministry of Health Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital
• 2014 – 2016, Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital, Bursa
• 2016 – 2024, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acibadem Hospital

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed her mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary. Following that, she started her specialization training in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and became a specialist in 1993. After working as a specialist physician, she began her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in September 2000 and became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist in December 2002. In April 2003, she started working as an assistant professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and worked in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA, between May and November 2003. After returning to Turkey, she continued to work at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. This clinic was the first to offer Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training in the country. During her time there, one person became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist. On March 13, 2006, she successfully passed the exam and received the title of Associate Professor. Since December 2006, she has been working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. In this hospital, she was appointed as the head of the Pediatric Endocrinology clinic in November 2008 and started providing Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training for the first time in the hospital in March 2009. Between 2009 and 2017, she trained five Pediatric Endocrinology specialists. Most of the physicians she currently provides subspecialty training to have gained academic titles as professors and associate professors. After working as a training instructor at Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women from 2017 to 2021, she retired at her request from public service. Between 2021 and 2024, she worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, at Istanbul Hospital.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Menstrual disorders and increased hair growth in girls, polycystic ovary syndrome
• Adrenal diseases
• Sexual development disorders
• Type 2 diabetes
• Thyroid diseases
• Growth disorders: short stature and tall stature
• Puberty disorders: precocious puberty-delayed puberty

Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a respected gastroenterologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1980. He became an internist at Cukurova University in 1985. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University in 1997.

He was named Associate Professor at Firat University in 1989. In 1998, he became a Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University. Dr. Aytug has written many scientific papers and book chapters. He has also attended several national and international congresses.

He has held important academic and clinical roles at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine, Camlica Medicana Hospital, and Memorial Service Hospital. These positions have established him as an expert in gastroenterology.

I. Publications in International Journals

A. Experimental Studies

Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.

Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.

Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.

Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Education and Experience

• 1992 - 1998, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 – 2015, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2015 – 2024, Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Education and Specialization

• Akdeniz University School of Medicine
• Akdeniz University Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery

Professional Experience

• Sept. 2011 – Present: Thoracic Surgeon, Harran University School of Medicine Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
• Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2011: Thoracic Surgeon, Yunus Emre State Hospital, Eskişehir, Turkey
• Oct. 1998 – Oct. 2004: Resident, Akdeniz University Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Antalya, Turkey

5. Academic Appointments:

Appointed as Faculty Member: 28.03.2022

Associate Professorship: ---

Full Professorship: ---

6. Supervised Theses:

Master's Theses: None listed

Doctoral Theses: None listed

7. Publications:

7.1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts & Humanities):

"Urodynamic Curve Patterns May Predict Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Detrusor Underactivity." Urology, 2022. (Co-authored)

"Are Elevated Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Prostatic Inflammation a Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer?" Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2023. (Co-authored)

7.2. Articles Published in Other International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"A Case Report of Pediatric High-Flow Priapism: The Management of a Rare Condition." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021.

"Unusual Presentation of Classical Kaposi Sarcoma: Penile Involvement in an HIV Seronegative Patient." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023.

7.3. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings:

Multiple presentations at international urology congresses. (Details available upon request.)

7.4. International Book Chapters:

Aferin U. "Approach to Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer," in Current Perspective in Urooncology, Akademiyen Kitabevi, 2022. ISBN: 978-625-8259-52-0, p.147

7.5. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"Massive Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia and Bladder Tumor: A Very Rare Case." J Urol Surg, 2018.

"Testicular Torsion: Experience in a Tertiary Urology Referral Centre." Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021.

"Association Between Prostate Biopsy Results and Serum Vitamin D Levels." Bulletin of Urooncology, 2021.

"Surgical Treatment in Localized Prostate Cancer." Cancer Agenda Journal, 2022.

7.6. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings (with Proceedings):

Participated and presented in multiple national urological congresses on topics including penile plication, robotic nephrectomy, and pediatric urological conditions. (Full list available upon request.)

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist

Education

Yeditepe University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)

2004 - 2007

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty

1995 – 1998

Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Pediatrics Instructor

1985 - 1987

Professional Experience

Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2017 – Present

Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

2013 – 2017 

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics

1994 – 2004

Publications

Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic

bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link

Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of

recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link

Languages

Turkish: Native

English: Advanced