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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.

Areas of Interests

• Acute and chronic respiratory problems
• Respiratory tract 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

Memberships 

• Turkish Pediatrics Institution, member of the supervisory board 

• Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, board member 

• Türk Toraks Derneği 

• Istanbul Tuberculosis Association 

• European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

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.

2002 – 2008 – Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University

2008 – 2013 – Department of Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital

2013 – 2015 – Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

2019 – 2020 – Cardiology Intervention, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

Languages: English and Thai

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.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Education

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Residency, 2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey.

Experience

Başakşehir State Hospital, 2016-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2013, Kocaeli/Turkey
Kovancılar State Hospital, 2010-2011, Elazığ/Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Child Allergy
• Child Infection
• Child Growth and Development

Education

Çapa Medical Faculty, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2000, Istanbul/Turkey
Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Education, 2005, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital, 2005, Istanbul/Turkey
Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command, 2007, Ankara/Turkey
Ankara Mesa Hospital, 2007, Ankara/Turkey
Medical Park Health Group Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Asthma and other allergic diseases
• Growth retardation and short stature in children

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1997, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Residency, 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

In 1991, he entered Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and graduated as a medical doctor in 1997.
1998 In November 2003, he started his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery and completed his residency as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist Physician in November 2003.
After working in private and public hospitals, he continued his surgeries at Biruni University Hospital since 2015.
20 He has performed more than 25,000 pediatric surgeries and surgical interventions in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology during his years of specialization.

Scientific Memebership 

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery

Experience

Biruni University Hospital, 2015 - Present, Istanbul/Turkey
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Medical Park Hospital Bahçelievler, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey
GATA Military Hospital, 2006-2007, Diyarbakır/Turkey
Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital, 2004-2006, Diyarbakır/Turkey

• Specializes in common pediatric diseases: asthma, ADHD, autism, etc.
• International pediatric training absent in the biography.
• No specific pediatric success rates mentioned in the biography.
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• Certifications in pediatrics not detailed in the biography.
• Professional pediatric memberships not listed in the biography.
• Online consultations for pediatric patients not indicated.

• Expert in managing common pediatric conditions: asthma, ADHD, autism, etc.