Best pediatricians in Turkey: TOP 139 doctors

Education and Expertise

• 1999 – 2005 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2005 – 2010 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• cystic diseases of the lung
• Anal atresia
• Appendicitis
• Surgical diseases of the kidney and bladder
• Branchial Cyst
• Umbilical Hernia in Children
• Hydrocele in Children
• Undescended Testes in Children
• Fecal and Urinary Incontinence
• diaphragmatic hernia
• Belly Diseases
• Hypospadias
• Hirschsprung disease
• small intestine and large intestine atresia
• Constipation
• Inguinal hernia
• Esophageal Atresia
• pyloric stenosis
• Pilonidal Disease – Ingrown Hair
• Gallbladder stones
• Circumcision
• thyroglossal cyst
• Thyroid Nodule and Cancer
• Trauma
• Varicocele
• Congenital Surgical Diseases of the Newborn
• Ovarian cyst

Treatment Methods

• Inguinal Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hypospadias Surgery
• Undescended Testicle Treatment
• Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Thoracoscopic Surgery
• Urogenital Surgery

Experience

• 2005 – 2010 – Research Assistant: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2011 – 2012 – Specialist: Diyarbakir Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Clinic
• 2013 – Assistant Professor: Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2013 – 2018 – Specialist: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2018 – 2023 – Associate Professor: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2023 – Associate Professor: Izmir University of Economics, Medical Point Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Education and Expertise

• 2008-2014 – KIRIKKALE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2016-2021 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Diseases

• cystic diseases of the lung
• Appendicitis
• Branchial Cyst
• Umbilical Hernia in Children
• Hydrocele in Children
• Undescended Testes in Children
• Ovarian Cyst in Children
• Fecal and Urinary Incontinence
• diaphragmatic hernia
• Hypospadias
• Constipation
• Inguinal hernia

Treatment Methods

• Open Surgery
• Bronchoscopy
• Umbilical Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hydrocele Treatment in Children
• Inguinal Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hypospadias Surgery
• Undescended Testicle Treatment
• Treatment of ingrown hair (pilonidal sinus)
• Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Cystoscopic procedures
• Ingrown toenail treatment

Experience

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery (2016-2021)
• Izmir Cigli Training and Research Hospital (2022-2024)
• Izmir University of Economics Medicalpoint Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic(2024- )

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association

Resume

Undergraduate: Uludag University. Faculty of Medicine Medicine 1994
Specialization: Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Çapa) Pediatric Surgery 2004

• -Inguinal region diseases (inguinal hernias, undescended testicle, hydrocele)
• -Intra-abdominal Pathologies
• -Circumcision (local/general)
• -hypospadias and penile anomalies
• -Diseases of the anorectal region
• -Neonatal Surgical diseases
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Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1993-1997
• M.Sc: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1997-1999
• Specialization: Pediatrics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 1999-2004
• Subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2004-2007
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Experience

• Ar.Gör. (Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 1999-2004
• Research Assistant (Minor Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology), 2004-2007
• Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
• Uzm. Dr.: Gulhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service), 2007-2008
• Uzm. Dr.: Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2008-2011
• Assoc: 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-
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Scientific Memberships

• National Pediatric Association
• Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
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Awards

• Growth curves of Turkish girls with Turner syndrome: FAVOR Turner syndrome study group: 59th national pediatric congress 4-8 November 2015 ANTALYA PRIZE FIRST PRIZE FOR AN ORAL PRESENTATION
• Anthropometric findings and karyotype in Turner syndrome: National Turner syndrome database. 19TH UPEK 22-25 OCTOBER 2015. POSTER SECOND PRIZE
• Investigation of the Role of Irisin in the Pathophysiology of Puberty Precox in Female Rats. Esra Kutlu, İlker Tolga Özgen, Huri Bulut 24th UPEK Short Oral Presentation First Prize.
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Medical Interests

• -Growth Retardation
• -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 Gynaecomastia in Boys
• -Adrenal Gland Disorders

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

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

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• Vaccines
• Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
• Child with diarrhoea
• Rash diseases
• Tuberculosis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• HIV infection

Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1992-1998
• Specialization: Pediatrics, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 1998-2003

Experience

• Assistant Dr.: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1998-2003
• Specialist Dr.: Tem Hospital, Medical Park, 2003-2010
• Specialist Lecturer: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2010-2014
• Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2014-2015
• Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2015-2020
• Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2020-2023
• Prof. Dr.: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2023-present

Born in 1973 in Ankara, Dr. Emel Torun completed high school at TED Ankara College and entered Istanbul University Faculty of Medicinein 1992 . In 1998, she started her residency in Pediatrics at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and became a specialist in Pediatrics in 2003. After about 10 years of private hospital experience, he started to work as a Specialist Lecturer and then as an Assistant Professor in Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in 2010. Assoc. Dr. and in 2015, he passed the Associate Professorship exam and received the title of Assoc. He received the title of Associate Professor. In 2020, he worked as Prof. Dr. at the same university. He is currently working as Prof. Dr. at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

Medical Intrests

• Child Nutrition
• Growth and Development Monitoring
• Childhood Immunisation
• Childhood
• Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation in Childhood
• Breastfeeding and its benefits

Education

• 1994- Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences Clinical Electrophysiology Doctoral Student- Abandoned at the thesis stage
• 1990-1994 Subspecialization in Pediatric Neurology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Neurology
• 1983-1987 Specialization in Pediatrics at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
• 1974-1980 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Experience

• 2017- Retired Faculty Member, Ankara
• 2013-2017 Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital, Istanbul, Pediatric Neurology Specialist
• 2005-2013 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Professor
• 2003-2005 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Associate Professor
• 1998: Associate Professor
• 1996-1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor
• 1992: University of Zurich, Department of Neurology, Switzerland, epilepsy surgery, 2 months observer study with Prof. Dr. H.G. Wieser
• 1989-1990: Muhittin Ülker Emergency Aid and Traumatology Hospital, Ankara, Pediatrics Specialist
• 1988-1989: State Hospital, Alaşehir, Manisa, Pediatrics Specialist
• 1980-1982: Social Insurance Institution Hospitals, Sivas, Gölcük and Ankara, General Practitioner

Medical Interests

• Epilepsy, Resistant Epilepsy
• Electrophysiology (EEG)
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Cerebral Palsy
• Headache

Education and Specialization

• Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
• 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
• Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

Work Experience

• 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
• Acıbadem Kayseri
• 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
• 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Expertise

• Diagnosis of organ tumors
• Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
• Targeted cancer therapies
• Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
• Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
• Medical oncology

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Education and Specialization

• 1986 - 1989: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1989 – 1993: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1994 – 1999: SSK Tepecik Children's Hospital
• 1999: Head of Emergency Department, SSK Tepecik Hospital

Experience

• 1993 – 1994: Konya Meram Hatunsaray Health Center
• 2000: Diyarbakır Military Hospital
• 2000 – 2013: Antalya Atatürk State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Medstar / Memorial Hospital
• 2019 – Present: Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Müslüm ÇİÇEK was born in Malatya in 1969 and attended primary, secondary and higher education in Malatya. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School in 1992. He completed his specialization in anesthesiology and intensive care at Şişli Etfal Hospital in 1997.

He worked at Malatya İnönü University Medical School between 2000 and 2008. In 2005, he worked in the intensive care unit at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA. In 2007, he became Associate Professor and in 2013, Professor.

In 2016, he was rector of the Cyprus University of Social and Health Sciences. He held this position for two years.

In 2018, he began working at Istinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital Gaziosmanpaşa as “medical director, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation and sub-specialist in intensive care”. He continues to hold this position.

He is a member of numerous national and international associations.

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