About the Department
The Pediatrics and Child Health Department provides vaccination, diagnosis, and treatment services for children aged 0 to 15 years.
Pediatric Health Services
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Routine child health check-ups
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Evaluation of growth and developmental progress
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Vaccination and immunization program follow-up
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Childhood screening tests
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Nutrition education and healthy eating guidance
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Inpatient and outpatient treatment for sick children
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Monitoring and treatment of high-risk infants
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Newborn jaundice follow-up
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Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of allergies and asthma
Related Pediatric Units
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Pediatric orthopedic problems
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Pediatric ophthalmology (eye examinations and treatments)
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Child and adolescent psychological counseling
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Pediatric otolaryngology (ENT)
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Pediatric oral and dental health
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Pediatric surgery
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Pediatric allergy diagnosis and treatment
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Diagnostic imaging with low-dose radiation (Multislice CT)
To promote breastfeeding, newborns are monitored alongside their mothers. During this process, our neonatal nurses provide lactation counseling and support.
Psychological and Psychiatric Counseling for Children and Adolescents
Our psychiatrists and clinical psychologists evaluate the psychological conditions of children and adolescents and offer professional guidance to support their emotional development, creativity, and coping skills.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Infants
Children, especially between 6 months and 3 years of age, are prone to upper and lower respiratory tract infections due to an underdeveloped immune system. Breast milk plays a crucial role in strengthening immunity. After the age of one, as children begin to walk and explore their surroundings, they come into contact with various microorganisms and become more susceptible to respiratory infections.
Common Symptoms:
Runny nose, cough, fever, postnasal drip, sore throat, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
Prevention:
The most important preventive measure is hygiene. Both family members and children should wash their hands after returning home. Parents should ensure proper hygiene before close contact with their children.
What is Colic?
Some babies experience long episodes of intense crying during the day, known as colic. While all babies cry, continuous and prolonged crying accompanied by discomfort is considered colic. This condition, often caused by sudden abdominal pain, typically begins around the 15th day after birth and subsides by the third month.
Causes of Colic:
Colic can be linked to several factors, such as enzyme deficiency in the digestive tract, sensitivity or allergy to formula proteins, excessive gas, or communication difficulties between parents and the baby.
How to Soothe a Colicky Baby:
If breastfeeding, avoid gas-producing foods. When bottle-feeding, avoid shaking the bottle to prevent air bubbles. Ensure your baby is neither hungry nor thirsty. Hold, talk to, and gently rock your baby. Establish regular feeding intervals (every 3–4 hours) and, if the baby remains unsettled, play soft music, give a warm bath, or gently massage the baby’s abdomen, back, arms, and legs.
Child and Adolescent Psychological Counseling
The mental and emotional development of children and adolescents is just as important as their physical growth. Stressful life events can sometimes lead to psychological issues. To prevent this, our Pediatrics Department works in collaboration with the Family Counseling Center to provide psychological support services for children and adolescents.
Speech and Language Disorders
Speech disorders—such as articulation difficulties, voice quality problems, and rhythm abnormalities—can be treated with play-based speech therapy techniques that encourage natural communication and speech development.
Pediatric Oral and Dental Health
In our Dental Clinic, children receive oral hygiene education, preventive dental care, orthodontic treatments, fillings, and root canal therapy. Dental fractures or tooth loss caused by falls or impacts are also treated effectively.
Pediatric Surgery – Newborn Circumcision
The most common surgical procedure in childhood is circumcision. When performed within the first 30 days after birth, it is referred to as newborn circumcision.
Benefits of Newborn Circumcision:
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Reduces the risk of urinary tract infections and certain cancers
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Avoids psychological trauma related to circumcision
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Heals faster
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Minimizes bleeding risk
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Local anesthesia is sufficient, eliminating the risks associated with general anesthesia
Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
Our Pediatric ENT Clinic diagnoses and treats conditions such as enlarged adenoids and tonsils, hearing loss, middle ear infections and effusions, as well as congenital or acquired airway obstructions.
Pediatric Ophthalmology (Child Eye Health)
Early diagnosis of eye diseases in children is crucial. Every child should be examined by an ophthalmologist at birth, at age one, and before age four—even in the absence of symptoms.
Our Ophthalmology Department provides diagnosis and treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital glaucoma, eyelid disorders, tear duct obstruction, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), and congenital cataracts.
Premature infants are at risk of developing serious retinal problems; therefore, they should undergo an ROP examination at around 30 days of age.
Using state-of-the-art pediatric refractometry, our center can measure the eye prescription of infants and children within seconds, from a one-meter distance, without any physical contact.