DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that studies childhood diseases, their treatment and prevention, the characteristics of the growing child’s body, age-related changes, and child care. Pediatrics is a medical field that deals with infant, adolescent, and childhood diseases. It provides diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment from the neonatal period to adolescence.
Developmental pediatrics is a field that involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental problems in individuals aged 0–18, and when necessary, referral to other medical specialties.
Social pediatrics is a branch that supports the healthy development and well-being of individuals aged 0–18. In addition to the diagnosis of classical diseases, it focuses on preventive and developmental aspects of pediatrics.
Pediatric departments include the following specialties:
Pediatric Surgery Department
The department performs all surgical procedures in children from infancy to adolescence (0–16 years). It includes cardiac surgery, oncologic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, pediatric endocrine surgery, pediatric gynecology, diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries, and trauma surgery. Organ transplantation such as liver, kidney, and small intestine transplantation is also performed in cases of organ failure. Safe anesthesia and advanced technology play a crucial role in these procedures.
Pediatric Endocrinology Department
This department diagnoses and treats diseases related to growth disorders and hormonal imbalances. It evaluates growth hormone levels, thyroid function, puberty, adrenal gland function, glucose metabolism, and sex development, and performs relevant diagnostic tests.
Pediatric Cardiology Department
Congenital heart diseases can be diagnosed even during pregnancy. Fetal echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, event recorders, tilt-table testing, Doppler echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization are performed.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department
This department evaluates children’s psychological development and behavior. It provides individual, group, play, and family therapy, psychological assessments, school counseling, and preventive mental health services. It also diagnoses and treats ADHD, learning difficulties, and behavioral disorders.
Pediatric Neurology Department
This department diagnoses and treats epilepsy, seizures, developmental delays, ADHD, behavioral disorders, neuromuscular diseases, intellectual disabilities, and congenital neurological conditions. Diagnostic tools such as EEG, EMG, MRI, and genetic testing are used.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Department
This department diagnoses and treats abdominal pain, digestive disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, liver diseases, and gastrointestinal conditions.
Pediatric Nephrology Department
This department deals with kidney and urinary tract diseases, infections, hypertension, stones, and kidney failure.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department
This department treats childhood infections, viral and bacterial diseases, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and immune-related infections.
Pediatric Hematology Department / Bone Marrow Transplantation Center
This department diagnoses and treats blood disorders, leukemia, and other hematologic diseases. Bone marrow transplantation is performed in specialized centers.
Pediatric Oncology Department
This department diagnoses and treats childhood cancers using a multidisciplinary approach.
Pediatric Urology Department
This department treats kidney, urinary tract, and urogenital system diseases using modern medical and surgical methods.
Allergy Department
This department diagnoses and treats asthma, allergic rhinitis, food and drug allergies, and other allergic diseases.
Medera Hospital Pediatrics Department provides diagnosis and treatment for:
- Growth retardation and obesity in children
- Rickets
- Spasmophilia
- Dystrophies
- Hypovitaminosis
- Hypervitaminosis
- Diathesis
- Digestive system diseases (gastritis, ulcers, biliary dyskinesia, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, colitis, enteritis, helminthiasis, dysbiosis)
- Respiratory diseases (acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleuritis, bronchial asthma, pollinosis, and other allergic conditions)
- Connective tissue diseases (rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, periarteritis nodosa)
- Urinary system diseases (glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, nephrotic syndrome)
- Neurological disorders (epilepsy, headaches, sleepwalking, tics, enuresis, congenital nervous system disorders, cerebral palsy, ADHD)
CHILDREN’S VACCINATION SCHEDULE
4–7 days – Hep B, BCG, OPV
2 months – Hep B, OPV, DTP, Hib, PCV
3 months – OPV, DTP, Hib
4 months – OPV, DTP, Hib, PCV
6 months – Hep B, PCV
12 months – MMR
18 months – OPV, DTP
6 years – DT, MMR
VACCINATION GUIDELINES
Before vaccination: ensure the child is healthy, consult a doctor, and prepare allergic children with prescribed medication if necessary.
During vaccination: keep the child calm and avoid movement during injection.
After vaccination: avoid bathing for 3 days, monitor temperature, and consult a doctor in case of strong reactions.
