Spec. Dr. Vedat Öztürk

Specialist Dr. Vedat Öztürk is an experienced and specialized pediatrician serving at A Life Sağlık Grubu Ankara Hospital. With approximately 29 years of professional experience, he contributes significantly to ensuring children lead healthy lives.

Dr. Öztürk successfully completed his medical education in 1986 at Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, one of Turkey’s prominent medical schools.

He completed his specialty training in pediatrics at the same institution, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, in 1993, thereby certifying his knowledge and skills in the field of pediatrics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Öztürk has worked at various healthcare institutions, gaining rich professional experience. This experience has helped him specialize in addressing health problems across different pediatric age groups. He currently continues his service at A Life Sağlık Grubu Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Öztürk is dedicated to supporting the healthy development of children and effectively treating their illnesses through his extensive knowledge and experience in pediatrics.

Type of Education Institution Year
Medical Education Gülhane Military Medical Academy
Specialization Training Gülhane Military Medical Academy 1993
Field of Specialization Pediatrics

Years Institution
2007–2013 Kastamonu Tosya Community Health Center
2014–2015 Tosya Community Health Center
2015–2016 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
2016–2017 Ekim Private Natomed Hospital
2017 Private Yüzüncü Hospital
Present A Life Healthcare Group

Pediatricians are medical doctors who study, diagnose, and treat the health conditions and diseases of children aged 0–18. Their area of interest covers a wide range and focuses on supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of children.

Main areas of interest for pediatricians:

Neonatal Period
Newborn Care: In this period, which covers the first 28 days after birth, they address the basic needs of newborns such as nutrition, protection from infections, and regulation of body temperature.
Premature Infant Care: Special care and support needs of premature babies (respiratory support, nutrition, etc.)
Neonatal Jaundice: High levels of bilirubin.
Neonatal Infections: Serious infections such as sepsis.
Congenital Anomalies: Diseases present at birth.

General Child Health and Diseases
Well-Child Monitoring:

• Monitoring of growth and development (height, weight, motor skills, cognitive development)

• Immunization schedule and vaccination practices

• Nutritional counseling

• Adolescent health counseling

Childhood Infections:

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI): Common cold, flu, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis (ear infection)

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia

• Gastrointestinal Infections: Diarrhea, vomiting, gastroenteritis

• Childhood contagious diseases (measles, rubella, chickenpox, mumps)

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

Other Common Issues:

• Febrile illnesses

• Abdominal pain

• Rash-related illnesses

• Constipation

• Growth problems

• Eating disorders

• Sleep disorders