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Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anal Diseases.

• The Anterior Abdominal Wall is Open.

• Choledochal Cyst.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (Chalasia).

• Hirschsprung's Disease, Intestinal Obstruction.

• Ovarian Cyst, Varicocele in Children.

• Inguinal Hernia.

• Funicular Cyst/Nuck Duct Cyst.

• Undescended Testis.

• Hydrocele (Kominike/Nonkominike).

• Circumcision/Pilonidal Sinus.

• Hypospadias.

• Hypertophic Lingual Frenulum.

• Umbilical Granuloma.

• Labial Synechia/Fusion.

• Constipation/Fecal Incontinence.

• Esophagus is closed.

• Stomach Obstruction/Diaphragmatic Hernia.

• Hydronephrosis (Kidney Enlargement).

• Vesicoureteral Reflux.

• Urinary Incontinence.

Education

• Pediatric Surgeon//Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2003

• Assistant Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2006

• Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2011

• Professor Pediatric Surgery Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016

Career

• Pediatric Surgeon Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2003-2006

• Assistant Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2006-2011

• Associate Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2011-2016

• Professor Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016-2023

• Professor Biruni University Medical School 2023- Currently

Publications: Yurtcu, M., B. Aydogdu, M.C. Avunduk ve E. Gunel, “A rare presentation of true

hermaphroditism: An abnormal inguinoscrotal mass,” Neuroendocrinol Letters,

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı İlyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966, and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Medicine. Between November 1975 and February 1976, he completed his military service for 4 months at the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to specialize further, he worked as a registrar at the University of London's "The Hospital for Sick Children" from 01.12.1978 to 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies and became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department, which included a 30-bed inpatient unit, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants, and specialists. In 1988, he became a professor. In addition to leading the Pediatric Surgery Department, he served as the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. From 1995 to 1998, he was the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, and free papers presented at domestic and international congresses. He is the author of several books, including Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), and Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medical associations, including the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed, and trained a large number of students, assistants, specialists, and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013 and retired due to age limits on 16.03.2016. His contracted working period at the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. He continues to work as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and participates in weekly meetings of the Council of Children's Tumors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2013 – Prof. Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul

2011 – Assoc.Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2010 - 2011 – Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

2006 - 2009 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1992 - 2005 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1984 - 1991 – Orthopedist, SB Rize Hospital, Rize

1983 - 1984 – Orthopedist, Medical Sub-Lieutenant Kayseri Airborne Brigade, Kayseri

2004 - 2008 – Coordinator, Pediatric Orthopedics-Orthopedic Trauma-Ilizarov Meetings, Istanbul Hospitals

2002 - 2004 – President, TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

COURSES ATTENDED

1997 - 2014 – Trainer, Ilizarov Limb Lengthening Courses

2012 – International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Orlando FL

2011 – Instructor, AO Pediatric Trauma Course, Izmir

1996 – Graf Hip Ultrasonography Course, Vienna

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (TOTDER)

Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center) Founding Member

EPOS (European Pediatric Orthopedics Society)

AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

AWARDS

1) 2008. Chondroprotective effect of salicylate and chloroquine in pyogenic septic arthritis. SSK Göztepe Training and

Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award.

2) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal

Competition First Place Award

3) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition Second Place Award.

4) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal Competition Second Place Award

5) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award

6) 2004. A new capsuloplasty technique in DDH treatment. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition First Place Award

2013 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist

2013 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases

Dr. Galia Grisaru-Soen is an expert in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is the Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases service at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. She holds a Marze Bachir degree. Dr. Grisaru-Soen has gained clinical and academic experience at Safra Children's Hospital and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Grisaru-Soen is known for her work in treating complex pediatric infections. She has helped improve patient care and infection control. She leads multidisciplinary teams and uses evidence-based practices in pediatric medicine.

Dr. Asaf Oren is a Senior Physician in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital. He completed fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and at Tel Aviv Medical Center. His training focused on advanced care in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Oren has held senior roles in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes units. He has also contributed to emergency pediatric care. He teaches at the Sackler School of Medicine and Sheinborn Tel Aviv Academic Nursing School. He has also lectured at the University of Toronto. Dr. Oren is recognized for his clinical and academic leadership in pediatric endocrinology.

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

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatrician and director of the blood disorder and bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment departments at Children's Hospital "Dana" and Medical Center "Sourasky" respectively. He is a specialist in pediatric medicine, hematology, and oncology, with additional experience studying abroad at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy.

• Education
• Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specialization
• Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
• Recognized experience
• Specialist in pediatrics, specialist in pediatric endocrinology.
• Additional education
• 2002-2005 Internship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 1998-2001 Specialization in Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002 Senior pediatrician at Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002-2005 - specialization in pediatric endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2006-2008 Senior pediatric endocrinologist, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
• 2007 onwards Pediatric Endocrinologist, Maccabi Health Services
• Since 2008 Senior Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2010 Director of the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2011 Director of the Department of Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Academic experience
• 2008-2013 Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013-2019 Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• Since 2019, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 30 professional publications
• Trade union membership
• Israel Medical Association
• Israel Association of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Israel Endocrinology Association
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Endocrinology and diabetes in children, neuroendocrinology

Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children’s Hospital, Ichilov Medical Center. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He is known for his advanced skills in pediatric surgery. Dr. Sukhotnik has also worked as a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University.

He graduated from Chernivtsi Medical University in Ukraine. He has held academic roles, including Associate Professor at the Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Sukhotnik is accredited by the Israeli Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of several leading pediatric and surgical associations worldwide.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a pediatrician and pediatric gastroenterologist with over 22 years of clinical experience. He specializes in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is also skilled in performing endoscopic procedures in children.

Dr. Amir earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University. He completed his training in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He lectures at Tel Aviv University and is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Amir is recognized for his clinical work and academic contributions in his field.

Professor, specialist in pediatric endocrinology

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Eli Shpreher  is a Head of the Department of Dermatology, Ichilov Medical Center - Sourasky.

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