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Paediatrics in Türkiye — paediatric surgery, cardiology, haematology and oncology.

Family-friendly pathways — ward layouts, translators, and parent rooms by default.

What you get
  • Coordinator-translator experienced with paediatric cases
  • Private rooms for patient + parent
  • Full work-up within 1–2 days
3 paediatric units · 6 specialists · family-stay rooms
SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Video consultation with a paediatrician — free

Send discharge summaries, lab results and a description of the situation — a paediatric specialist responds within 48 hours.

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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
  • Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
  • CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
  • Histology report (if available)
  • Slides or blocks for review (optional)
  • Current therapy list
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Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
7 PROCEDURES

Paediatric medicine scope

From routine paediatrics and pulmonology to paediatric oncology and neurosurgery.

TREATMENT METHODS

Paediatric methods

All interventions involve a paediatric anaesthetist and a child-support psychologist.

Paediatric surgery (lap)
Minimally invasive surgery for children of all ages.
2 clinics
Paediatric BMT
Auto- and allo-BMT for paediatric tumours.
1 clinic
Paediatric neurosurgery
Brain tumours, hydrocephalus, epilepsy.
1 clinic
Paediatric cardiac surgery
Open and interventional surgery for CHD.
1 clinic
Biologic therapy
For paediatric autoimmune and allergic diseases.
2 clinics
PAEDIATRICS · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Şenay Haspolat
Professor and Head of the Paediatric Neurology Unit
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Doç. Dr. Tuğçe Tural Kara
Associate Professor at the Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya
Doç. Dr. Alper Köker
Associate Professor at the Department of Paediatrics (paediatric intensive care)
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Ayşen Bingöl
Head of the Paediatric Allergy-Immunology and Pulmonology Unit
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Filiz Ekici
Professor at the Department of Paediatric Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Murat Uçar
Professor at the Department of Urology; head of the Pediatric Urology unit
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Karaman
Professor of Pediatric Surgery
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Aygen Yilmaz
Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Banu Nur
Professor of Pediatrics — Pediatric Genetics
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mesut Parlak, MD
Professor of Pediatrics — Pediatric Endocrinology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Koyun
Professor of Pediatric Nephrology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Osman Alphan Kupesiz
Professor of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ercan Mıhçı
Professor of Pediatrics — Pediatric Genetics
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Elif Güler
Professor of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Akdeniz University Hospital
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Prof. Dr. Elif Çomak, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrologist
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Güngör Karagüzel, MD
Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Head of Department
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Firat Kardelen
Professor of Pediatric Cardiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kıymet Çelik
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Hicran Dogru
Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Hale Ünver Tuhan, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Ongun
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulsah Kaya Aksoy
Associate Professor of Pediatric Nephrology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Tayfun Küpesiz
Associate Professor of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Erdem Başaran, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Akdeniz University Hospital
CLINICS

Clinics where treatment takes place

JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.

JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital

The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus

The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Antalya Hospital

Memorial Antalya is part of Türkiye’s first JCI-accredited medical group. 114 inpatient beds plus 18 observation beds, 4 ICUs (general,…

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DIAGNOSTICS

Paediatric diagnostics

All diagnostics conducted in dedicated paediatric departments with a gentle approach.

MRI under sedation
For young children — with paediatric anaesthetist.
1 day
EEG video monitoring
In-patient long-term monitoring for epilepsy.
3–5 days
Paediatric PET/CT
Paediatric tumour staging.
1 day
Bone marrow biopsy
Under sedation. Cytology + cytogenetics.
1 hour
Paediatric polysomnography
Sleep apnoea evaluation in children.
1 night
Paediatric echocardiography
CHD and myocardial function assessment.
30 min
PRICE SNAPSHOT

Paediatric medicine pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure Türkiye EU / USA Savings
Paediatric comprehensive check-up $1 200 – 2 000 $5 000 – 10 000 −75%
CHD surgery (open) $15 000 – 25 000 $80 000 – 150 000 −82%
Paediatric BMT (auto) $40 000 – 60 000 $200 000 – 400 000 −85%
Paediatric brain tumour resection $15 000 – 25 000 $70 000 – 140 000 −82%
Hypospadias surgery $3 500 – 5 500 $15 000 – 28 000 −78%
Cystic fibrosis programme (annual) $8 000 – 14 000 $40 000 – 80 000 −80%
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Paediatrics

How does a pediatric second opinion work at Turkish hospitals?
Submit your child's records (imaging on disc, lab PDFs, hospital summaries, current medication list) translated to English or Turkish. Within 5-7 working days, a board-certified pediatric subspecialist reviews the case and issues a written opinion with diagnostic and treatment recommendations. In-person consultation can follow with same-week appointment at Memorial, Liv, or Akdeniz.
What is the workup for suspected growth hormone deficiency?
Pediatric endocrinology evaluation includes growth chart review, bone age X-ray, IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels, thyroid panel, celiac screen, and karyotype in girls. Two GH stimulation tests (clonidine + glucagon or insulin) confirm diagnosis if peak GH <10 ng/mL. Pituitary MRI rules out structural causes. Treatment is daily recombinant GH injections with quarterly monitoring.
How is moderate childhood asthma managed?
Treatment follows GINA pediatric guidelines: low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone, budesonide) as controller, short-acting beta-agonist for rescue. Step up to ICS-LABA combination or leukotriene receptor antagonist if uncontrolled. Spirometry every 6 months from age 6, written asthma action plan, allergen testing, and inhaler technique review at every visit. Biologics (omalizumab) for severe allergic asthma.
What is the age limit for elective pediatric surgery?
Routine elective surgery (hernia, undescended testis, hydrocele, tonsillectomy) is typically scheduled from 6 months onward, with anesthesia safety the limiting factor. Cardiac and craniofacial procedures may be done earlier when clinically required. Memorial, Liv, and Akdeniz have dedicated pediatric anesthesiologists and PICU support for children of all ages including neonates.
What are NICU outcomes for extreme preterm infants under 28 weeks?
At Memorial and Liv level III NICUs, survival is around 85-90% at 26-27 weeks, 70-80% at 24-25 weeks, with intact neurodevelopmental outcomes in roughly 60-70% at 2-year follow-up. Care includes surfactant, non-invasive ventilation when possible, kangaroo mother care, breast milk feeding, and ROP and hearing screening before discharge.
How is catch-up vaccination handled for older children?
A pediatrician reviews the child's immunization record against the Turkish national schedule and WHO recommendations, identifies gaps, and builds an accelerated catch-up plan respecting minimum intervals between doses. Combination vaccines reduce injection burden. Serology (measles, hepatitis B, varicella) is checked when records are incomplete. Plan is completed within 6-12 months for most school-age children.
How is pediatric oncology multidisciplinary care organized?
Memorial Children's Hospital and Liv run weekly pediatric tumor boards with hemato-oncology, pediatric surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology. Treatment follows SIOP and COG protocols for ALL, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, brain tumors, and sarcomas. Bone marrow transplant unit, on-site pediatric radiotherapy, and psychosocial support with school continuation are part of standard care.
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