Medici di Pediatria in Turchia — Pagina 5

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Adem Dursun is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He has extensive training in pediatric intensive care and therapeutic plasma exchange. Dr. Dursun focuses on caring for critically ill children and pediatric palliative care. He also manages child health monitoring and vaccination programs.

• Published research on sepsis prediction and pediatric intensive care in peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children's Hospital.
• Focuses on life support knowledge and critical patient follow-up.
• Experienced in therapeutic plasma exchange for pediatric intensive care cases.

Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He specializes in neonatal intensive care and children’s health check-ups. He previously served as the lead pediatric doctor at Fatih Medical Park. Dr. Aydin completed his medical training at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats childhood conditions like febrile illnesses, infantile colic, and constipation.
• Manages healthy child follow-up programs and routine vaccinations.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, which partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Dicle Celik is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She treats children from birth through age 18. Dr. Celik earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Istanbul University. She holds memberships in the Turkish Pediatrics Institution and the National Pediatric Association.

• Specializes in infant nutrition and healthy child development.
• Expertise in adolescent health and childhood disease management.
• Provides pediatric care at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Works at a clinic partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Selami Bayrakdar is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He treats infants, children, and adolescents. He Published research on endocrinology and leptin resistance in obese children. Dr. Bayrakdar is an expert in monitoring Type 1 diabetes and hyperglycemia.

• Treats pediatric conditions like reflux, infantile colic, and constipation.
• Provides specialized breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.
• Practiced at top institutions including Memorial and Academic Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Osman Karli is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in newborn care and monitoring healthy development for children up to age 18. Dr. Karli provides expert guidance on infant nutrition and breastfeeding consultancy for new mothers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Manages childhood diseases and delivers preventive medicine including essential vaccines.
• Authored a specialization thesis on the evaluation of children with acute pancreatitis.
• Presented scientific research on zinc deficiency and myoclonic epilepsy in pediatric patients.
• Focuses on neonatal follow-up care and nutrition throughout infancy and childhood.

Dr. Muhammet Ali Varkal is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in childhood obesity, allergic rhinitis, and growth delays. Dr. Varkal previously served as a lecturer at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He provides care at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Treats pediatric emergencies and chronic respiratory diseases like asthma.
• Expertise includes functional medicine and managing vitamin deficiencies.
• Author of dozens of scientific articles and book chapters on child health.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Istanbul Medical Faculty Alumni Association.

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for thyroid and adrenal diseases. Dr. Dural completed prestigious fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital. He serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Trained in translational medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
• Expert in surgical treatments for parathyroid gland diseases and cancers.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and the European Society of Endocrine Surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a robotic surgery center of excellence.

Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi in Istanbul. He is among the most experienced skin specialists in the region. Dr. Akkaya integrates medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology into his practice. He treats chronic conditions like psoriasis and eczema alongside skin cancer screenings. Dr. Akkaya performs surgeries for both benign and malignant skin tumors.

• Specializes in dermato-oncology and surgical removal of skin lesions.
• Provides cosmetic mesotherapy, facial fillers, and chemical peels for rejuvenation.
• Uses laser therapy for scars, vascular lesions, and pigment disorders.
• Treats geriatric skin conditions and complex chronic dermatological diseases.

Ms. Yaren Nur Gungor is a dietitian at Umran Tip Merkezi in Istanbul. She specializes in evidence-based nutrition programs for health promotion and disease management. She provides personalized counseling in English for international patients. Her work supports patients during weight control and metabolic disorder treatment.

• Expertise in clinical diet planning for diabetes and thyroid disorders.
• Develops sports nutrition strategies to improve athlete performance and recovery.
• Designs growth-oriented meal plans for pediatric and adolescent nutrition.
• Works at a Ministry of Health-accredited center with 30+ years of experience.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ in Istanbul. She specializes in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries. Dr. Yogurtcu graduated from Dokuz Eylul University and trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. She is fluent in English and performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

• Treats gallbladder disease, hernias, and malignant breast conditions.
• Performs thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland operations.
• Manages emergency and trauma surgical cases.
• Works at a Ministry of Health-accredited center treating 180,000 patients annually.

Dr. Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist at Ümraniye Medical Center in Istanbul. He is recognized for precision in microsurgery and high-tech ophthalmic tools. Dr. Gelegen specializes in cataract and refractive surgery alongside retinal and corneal care. He performs phacoemulsification using premium intraocular lenses for vision restoration.

• Corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using laser vision techniques.
• Treats diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs corneal transplants and manages complex keratoconus cases.
• Works at Ümraniye Medical Center, a Ministry of Health-accredited facility.