Doç. Dr. Arif Bahar

Associate Prof. Dr. Arif Bahar, with his extensive experience and expertise in the field of Pediatrics, plays a vital role in the healthy development of children and the fight against childhood diseases. Born in 1962, Dr. Bahar has developed his specialization after completing his medical education and has served numerous patients in this field.

After completing his pre-medical education, Dr. Bahar began his medical studies at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. He then continued his medical education at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1987.

Dr. Arif Bahar, as a Pediatrician, provides services to all his patients at Ankara Altındağ Hospital.

Neonatal Period

• Neonatal Care: Monitoring the overall health, nutrition, and protection against infections in the first days after birth.

• Neonatal Jaundice: Treatment for elevated bilirubin levels.

• Premature Infant Issues: Special care requirements for preterm infants.

• Congenital Anomalies: Diagnosis and management of birth defects.

• Neonatal Infections: Infections observed in newborns.

General Pediatrics and Diseases

• Growth and Development Monitoring: Tracking children’s height, weight, motor skills, and cognitive development.

• Vaccination: Administering and tracking childhood vaccinations.

• Nutrition Counseling: Establishing healthy eating habits from infancy to adolescence.

Childhood Infections

• Upper Respiratory Infections (URI): Cold, flu, pharyngitis, tonsillitis.

• Lower Respiratory Infections: Bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiolitis.

• Gastrointestinal Infections: Diarrhea, vomiting, gastroenteritis.

• Exanthematous Diseases: Chickenpox, measles, rubella, mumps.

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).

• Febrile Diseases: Investigating and treating the causes of fever.

Allergic Diseases

• Asthma

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Eczema

• Food Allergies

Dermatological Issues

• Skin Rashes and Infections

Abdominal Pain:

• Various causes of abdominal pain in children.

Enuresis (Bedwetting) and Urinary Incontinence.

Chronic Diseases in Children

• Diabetes (Type 1 Diabetes).

• Cystic Fibrosis.

Pediatric Allergies

• Food Allergies

• Respiratory Allergies

• Skin Allergies

Hematological Disorders

• Blood Diseases

Hormonal Disorders

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Hormonal Disorders