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Best pediatricians in Istanbul: TOP 32 doctors

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Engin Tutar

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 38 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

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 28 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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Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,500 - $3,500
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $10,000
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Dr Ozden Gul

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

    Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

    She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

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Feryal Gun Soysal

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgery specialist. She was Professor of Pediatric Surgery from 2013 to 2024. She has practiced at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2017. She worked at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital from 2020 to 2024. At the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she led the Department of Pediatric Surgery from 2022 to 2024. She also headed the Pediatric Urology Division during that time.

    Her academic work includes 72 international and 31 national peer-reviewed papers. She has given nearly 500 presentations and posters and has written or translated several book chapters.

    She holds certifications in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. She also has experience in robotic surgery. She is a member of EUPSA, ESPES, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery.

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Cochlear implant placement
$25,000 - $32,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $7,000
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Icsel Duru Yildirim

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Autism treatment
$12,000 - $15,000
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Ayse Sokullu

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Pediatrician

Cochlear implant placement
$21,000 - $25,000
Circumcision
$390 - $1,890
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20 top ranked Pediatrics doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Ceylan Sengul

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ceylan Sengul is a child development specialist who works with children aged 0-6 years. She has strong experience with developmental issues such as learning difficulties, ADHD, speech delays, and delayed toilet training. She also helps children with aggressive behaviors, eating disorders, depression, social phobia, panic attacks, addictions, and psychosomatic symptoms.

    Dr. Sengul is known for treating school problems, trauma, sibling rivalry, low self-confidence, mood disorders, gender identity concerns, urinary incontinence, and body image issues. She uses evidence-based methods and has helped many children and families achieve better outcomes.

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Circumcision
$625 - $750
Cochlear implant placement
$18,450 - $21,890
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Onder Yavascan

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof.Md Önder YAVAŞCAN is a Pediatric Nephrologist with experience at various hospitals, from NIGDE and speaking English fluently. He has a comprehensive education background in Child Health and Diseases, Pediatric Nephrology, and Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
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Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,500 - $3,500
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $10,000
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Rukiye Nurten Eker Omeroglu

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Specialist

    1984 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

    Pediatric Cardiology and Rheumatology Specialist

    1982 - 1984, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ALIBEYKOY MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH DISPENSARY

    Pediatric Specialist - Compulsory Service

    1977 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

    Pediatric Specialist Training

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Stem Cell Therapy
$4,750 - $5,000
Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
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Cavidan Kut

  • 4.8 Excellent 158 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Circumcision
$500 - $700
Stem Cell Therapy
$2,500 - $3,500
Cochlear implant placement
$16,060 - $19,350
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Betul Tavil

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Betül Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology, a world-class expert in bone marrow transplantation for children.

    Why patients trust Dr. Tavil:

    • Doctor with outstanding results — successfully treated more than 500 children with leukemia and performed bone marrow transplantation for more than 100 children.
    • Specialist in the rarest blood disorders in children: congenital erythropoietic porphyria, immunodeficiencies, genetic blood diseases.
    • Award-winning scientist — received the Turkish Hematology Society Award for outstanding achievements in treating pediatric blood cancer.
    • More than 150 publications in international journals with 1,700+ citations — constantly developing new treatment methods.
    • Master of complex bone marrow transplantations for malignant and non-malignant diseases in children.
    • 28 years of experience in leading centers — Hacettepe University, Ankara Children's Hospital, Memorial Şişli.
    • Provides online consultations — an opportunity to get expert opinion from an outstanding pediatric hematologist without leaving home.
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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Dr Derya Zengin Metli

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

    Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

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Yontem Yaman

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Medication treatment for epilepsy
$2,500 - $3,500
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,000 - $10,000
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Ahmet Nevzat Nayir

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2011 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

    2003 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S NEPHROLOGY

    Faculty Member Professor

    1995 - 2003, Istanbul/Germany

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S NEPHROLOGY

    Associate Professor

    1987 - 1989, Balikesir/Türkiye

    AYVALIK STATE HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics Specialist

    1985 - 1987, Kocaeli/Türkiye

    DERINCE MILITARY HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics Specialist

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Fazilet Karakoc

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    1995 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Nuvit Sarimurat

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2010 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    1997 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Lecturer

    1996 - 1997, /Abroad

    RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    1990 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Lecturer

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Oya Ercan

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

    2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

    2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1996 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Founder and Head of Adolescent Science Branch

    1993 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1992 - 1993, London/London/England

    UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

    Visiting Chief Resident of Pediatric Endocrinology and Cellular Endocrinology

    1989 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Chief Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1987 - 1989, /Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY NO.6 AÇSAP

    Child Health and Diseases Specialist

    1985 - 1987, /Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SEREFLIKOCHISAR STATE HOSPITAL

    Child Health and Diseases Specialist

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Circumcision
$1,500 - $1,700
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Mevlit Korkmazz

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2016 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

    PRIVATE EMSEY HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2009 - 2011, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY GÖZTEPE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2007 - 2009, Istanbul/Türkiye

    PRIVATE MEDICANA HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2002 - 2007, Afyon/Türkiye

    KOCATEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Stem Cell Therapy
$4,750 - $5,000
Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
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Mahmut Civilibal

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 36 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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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Stem Cell Therapy
$4,750 - $5,000
Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
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Selim Gokce

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

    2012 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

    2009 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    DR. SAMİ ULUS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

    2008 - 2009, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

    Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

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Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,500 - $7,500
Stem Cell Therapy
$4,750 - $5,000
Cochlear implant placement
$24,000 - $32,000
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