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Ilker Tolga Özgen
Pediatrician
25 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Ilker Tolga Özgen

Pediatrician
25 years of experience

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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Kursad Aydin
Neurologist
26 years of experience
4.5
462 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Kursad Aydin

Neurologist
26 years of experience
  • 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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4.5
462 reviews
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Muslim Yurtcu
Pediatric surgeon
21 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Muslim Yurtcu

Pediatric surgeon
21 years of experience

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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Fatih Mert
Pediatrician
24 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Fatih Mert

Pediatrician
24 years of experience

Specializations

 

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

 

Child Health and Diseases

 

Experience

 

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-)

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University (2000-2005)

 

Education

 

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-2020)

Private Center Prime (2020-2022)

Private Mercan Hospital (2022-2023)

Private BAH Hospital (2023-.....)

 

Professional Memberships

 

Newborn Intensive Care Course

Mechanical Ventilation Course

Neonatal Resuscitation Course

National Pediatrics Congress

National Pediatrics Days

Pediatrics Endocrine and Metabolism Congress

Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Congress

Asthma Symposium

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Gulsenkose
Pediatrician
43 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Gulsenkose

Pediatrician
43 years of experience

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

Epilepsy, Febrile Convulsions 

Cerebral Palsy and Neurological Development Disorder 

Neurometabolic and Neurodegenerative Diseases 

Acquired Neurodegenerative Diseases (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Autoimmune Encephalitis etc.)

Education 

Hacettepe University Trabzon Faculty of Medicine 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatrics (Residency Training) 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Pediatric Hospital, Department of Pediatric Neurology (Minor Residency Training)

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital, Ankara 1981-1986 

SSI Yenişehir Dispensary, Pediatrics Specialist (Compulsory Service), Ankara 1986-1991 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine İhsan Doğramacı Hospital Pediatric Neurology Minor Assistant, Ankara 1991-1993 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Neurology Department Establishment and Specialist, Ankara. 1993-1999 

Ankara Pediatric Health, Diseases and Hematology Oncology Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr., Clinic Chief, Pediatric Neurology Department and Infant Service Supervisor, Ankara. 1999-2012 

Health Sciences University Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Lecturer, Infant Service Supervisor and Pediatric Neurologist, Istanbul. 2012

Memberships 

1991: Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology 

1994: Turkish Chapter of International League Against Epilepsy 

1995: Society of Asian and Oceanian Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of European Pediatric Neurology 

1996: Society of World Pediatric Neurology 

2007: Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology (Founder Member)

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4.5
221 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Circumcision $2188
Stem cell therapy for autism
Stem cell therapy $8150 - $15150
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Leyla Celebi
Child psychiatrist
5 years of experience

Leyla Celebi

Child psychiatrist
5 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital

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Sertac Cicek
Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Sertac Cicek

Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience

Medical Interests

Complex congenital & pediatric Cardiac Surgery 

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery 

Cardiac Reoperation 

Valve sparing aortic root replacement 

Complex mitral repairs 

Complex aortic Repairs 

Ozaki aortic repairs 

Ebstein & Triscupid valve repairs 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery 

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery 

Arterial and Hybrid CABG

Education 

Chief of Department - Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Present Academic Rank and Position 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Medical School 09/1979 -09/1983 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - MD 09/1983 -09/1985 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Internship, General Surgery and Medicine 1985 - 1986 

GATA and TYIH, Ankara, Turkey - Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery 1988 - 1993 

Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery 02/1995 -07/1995 

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation 1995-1997 

USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California - Fellow, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation 1997-1998 

Certification 

Board Certifications 

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) ECFMG Certificate (Valid indefinitely) 1988 - Present 

Ministry of Health, Turkey 

Cardiovascular Surgery 1993 

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (PCVS) 2011 

Licensure 

Turkey (Medical) 06/1985- Present 

Minnesota 1002 (Medical) 02/2017 – Present 

WV Medical 05/2020 – Present 

Honors and Awards 

Summa Cum Laude - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1985 

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Medical Corps Officer Training School 1986 

GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific and Academic Achievement Award - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1996 

Sandoz Scientific Research Award 1996 

Listed in "Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare" - Mariuis Who's Who 2000 - 2020 

Presidential Citation - Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery 2004 

Gordon K.Danielson Visiting Professor - Mayo Clinic Rochester Hospitals, Mayo Clinic 2013 - Present 

Memberships 

American Association for Thoracic Surgery Member 2009 - Present 

American College of Cardiology Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Chest Physicians Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Surgeons Fellow American College of Physician Executives Member 2007 - Present 

Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society Member 1995 - Present 

Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) Member European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery Member 1998 - Present 

European Association for Congenital Heart Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

European Association for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Surgical Working Group Member 2008 - Present 

International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Mayo Alumni Association Alumni Member 1997 – Present / Board Member 2016-2022 

New York Academy of Sciences Member 1988 - Present 

Priestly Society Member 1997 - Present 

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

Turkish Medical Association Member 1988 - Present 

Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1993 - Present 

World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Founding Member 2007- Present

 

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Icsel Duru Yildirim
Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience

Icsel Duru Yildirim

Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
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Cansu Gercek
Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience

Cansu Gercek

Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
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Erkan Cakir
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Erkan Cakir

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Medical Fields of Interest 

Acute and chronic respiratory problems 

Respiratory Infections. 

Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures 

Asthma 

Breathing problems during sleep 

Cystic fibrosis 

Tuberculosis

Education 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997) 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007

Experiences 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023

Liv Hospital, 2023-

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4.5
221 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Circumcision $2188
Stem cell therapy for autism
Stem cell therapy $8150 - $15150
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Ruhan Dusunsel
Pediatric nephrologist
42 years of experience
4.0
1 review

Ruhan Dusunsel

Pediatric nephrologist
42 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
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Safak Karacay
Pediatric surgeon
22 years of experience
4.0
1 review

Safak Karacay

Pediatric surgeon
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
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Elif Sağsak
Pediatrician
21 years of experience
4.0
1 review

Elif Sağsak

Pediatrician
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
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Nese Birinci
Pediatrician
15 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Nese Birinci

Pediatrician
15 years of experience

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Filiz Gebesoglu
Pediatrician
4 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Filiz Gebesoglu

Pediatrician
4 years of experience

Specializations

Follow-up of Newborn Baby Health and Diseases

Healthy Baby, Child Nutrition and Development Tracking

Upper-Lower Respiratory Tract Infections and Treatment

Allergic Diseases, Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Infections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Erdal Irmak
Pediatrician
17 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Erdal Irmak

Pediatrician
17 years of experience

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
Pediatric surgeon
34 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mithat Gunaydin

Pediatric surgeon
34 years of experience

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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Mahsan Ghassemlou
Pediatrician
8 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mahsan Ghassemlou

Pediatrician
8 years of experience

Specializations

 

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

 

Experience

 

IRAN TEHRAN UNIVERSITY (2000-2006)

TEHRAN PRIVATE POLYCLINICS (2006-2015)

KONYA SELÇUK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE (2016-2021)

GREAT ANATOLIA HOSPITALS (2023-2024)

 

Education

 

University of Tehran

 

KONYA SELCUK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

 

Scientific Publications

 

Newborn Intensive Care Course

Mechanical Ventilation Course

Neonatal Resuscitation Course

 

Professional Memberships

 

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

MEDICAL COUNCIL OF IRAN

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Sefa Sag
Pediatric surgeon
23 years of experience
4.8
27 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Madame Safiye Clinic

Sefa Sag

Pediatric surgeon
23 years of experience

SAG ELIF, GUVEN BURCU, SAG SEFA, YALCIN COMERT HATICE SONAY, BAHAT DOGAN ELIF, EYUBOGLU ILKER, CEBI ALPER HAN, ASLAN YAKUP, CAKIR MURAT (2020). Evaluation of Liver Fibrocystic Diseases; Single Center Experience. Turkish Journal of Pediatric Diseases, Doi: 10.12956/tchd.662772 Certificates and Courses Trainer Training and Measurement Evaluation Training, HAMIDİYE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, ISTANBUL, Certificate, 15.09.2021 Good Clinical Practices Training, HAMIDİYE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, ISTANBUL, Certificate, 18.07.2023 Burn Course, ANKARA, Certificate, 15.10.2019 Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery Application Course, Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, EDIRNE, 2018

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Siar Dursun
Pediatrician
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Siar Dursun

Pediatrician
13 years of experience

EDUCATION:

 

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

 

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

 

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

 

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

 

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

 

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

 

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

 

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

 

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

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