I was born in Istanbul in 1984. After graduating at the top of my class from Istanbul Vatan Anatolian High School in 2002, I completed my medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, English Program.
I received my residency training in Pediatrics between 2009–2013 at Istanbul Süleymaniye Women’s and Children’s Research and Training Hospital. Following my specialization, I broadened my clinical experience working at Hatay Altınözü State Hospital, Marmara University, and Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Research and Training Hospital.
In 2018, I realized my growing interest in Social Pediatrics, a field that approaches child health from a broader, community-focused perspective, and enrolled in the Social Pediatrics PhD Program at Istanbul University. I completed my doctoral thesis and graduated in 2023.
In addition, I received the Breastfeeding Counseling Certification from the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2019 and have been actively providing breastfeeding and lactation support since then.
Between 2021 and 2025, I lived in the United States. During this time, I had the opportunity to observe and work in various clinical settings while completing the equivalency process and earning the ECFMG certification, which grants the authority to practice medicine in the U.S.
As of 2025, I returned to Turkey and continue my professional journey at my private pediatric clinic in Ataşehir. I also continue my academic work as a part-time Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University.
Working with children, supporting parents, and bridging scientific knowledge with daily family life are among the most meaningful and fulfilling aspects of my profession.
My Areas of Special Interest
- Pediatric health supervision, including detailed growth and developmental assessments
- Breastfeeding support and lactation counseling
- Complementary feeding and guidance during the transition to solid foods
- Childhood infections
- Follow-up and nutritional support for premature infants
- Vaccination and immunization counseling
- Feeding difficulties (poor appetite, picky eating, inadequate weight gain)
- Evaluation of children who experience frequent illnesses
- Iron deficiency and nutrition-related anemias
- Allergic conditions (atopic dermatitis, food allergies, allergic rhinitis)
- Constipation, digestive health, and the gut microbiome in children
- Sleep routines and the management of sleep problems
- Parenting guidance during early childhood
- Health monitoring for preschool and school-aged children
- Quality-of-life follow-up for children with chronic medical conditions
