Best pediatricians in Istanbul: TOP 36 doctors

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Alaettin Celik

  • 5 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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.

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Bulent Karadag

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 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

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Benal Buyukgebiz

  • 5 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale 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

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Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 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

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Onder Yavascan

  • 4.5 Good 468 reviews
  • 24 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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Abdullah Eren

  • 5 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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

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Ilker Tolga Özgen

  • 4.9 Excellent 48 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Growth delays

     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 gynecomastia in children

     Adrenal gland disorders

    Education

     Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1993-1997

     Master's Degree Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1997-1999

     Medical Specialization Child Health and Diseases

     Ondokuz Mayıs University 1999-2004

     Minor Specialization Pediatric Endocrinology Ondokuz Mayıs University 2004-2007

    Career

     Research Asst. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 1999-2004 Minor Research

    Assistant Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology) 2004-

    2007

     Asst. Assoc. Dr Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2007

     Specialist Dr. Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service) 2007-2008 Specialist.

    Dr. Bakırköy Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory

    Service) 2008-2011 Asst.Prof. 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-

     

    Publications: Ulusalararası Bilimsel Dergilerde yayımlanmış eserler 7.1.1. Bek K, Ozkaya

    O, Fisgin T, Aliyazicioglu Y, Paksu MS, Ozgen T, Albayrak D, Baysal K. Protein Z and natural

    anticoagulants in children on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Pediatr Nephrol.

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Muslim Yurtcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 48 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 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,

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‎Cihan Meral‎

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Pediatrician, pediatric neurologist
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Ceyda Kapicioglu

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
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Abdullah Dagli

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
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Mustafa Kul

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Kul is a Neonatology Specialist with broad experience in pediatric and neonatal care. He has held important medical positions, including Infirmary Physician in the 2nd Infantry Brigade in Şırnak (1993-1995). He also worked as a Child Health and Diseases Specialist at Ardahan Military Hospital (1999-2001).

    Dr. Kul completed his neonatology training at the GATA Neonatology Department (2003-2007). He continued his work at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (2007-2016). Dr. Kul is known for his commitment to neonatal medicine and has played a key role in improving neonatal care in Turkey.

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Murat Seringec

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
    • Specializes in pediatric asthma, allergies, nephrology, and infectious diseases.
    • International practice in Turkey.
    • Current pediatric specialist at Emsey Hospital.
    • Graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine.
    • Completed specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.
    • Formerly practiced at Pendik, Hisar, and Ada Medical Hospitals.
    • Online consultations available for pediatric care.
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Gulsen Kose

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She played a key role in developing pediatric neurology in Turkey. In 1993, she helped establish the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. Her work set new standards for patient care.

    Dr. Kose focuses on neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. She is also known for her work with epilepsy, febrile seizures, and cerebral palsy. Her care has improved the lives of thousands of children.

    Dr. Kose is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She is also active in five major international pediatric neurology societies. As a clinic chief and associate professor, she has influenced clinical protocols and specialist training across the country.

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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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