Medical Units: Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
General pediatrics focuses on the general health issues of children from birth to adolescence. This specialty evaluates children's growth, development, and general health. The most common illnesses include upper respiratory tract infections, gastroenteritis, skin infections, and other common infections. Additionally, chronic health issues such as childhood obesity are managed by general pediatrics specialists.
Pediatric Surgery Department
Pediatric surgery addresses diseases and traumas in children that require surgical intervention. This department provides expertise for congenital anomalies, injuries, medical emergencies, and other conditions requiring surgical intervention. Pediatric surgery encompasses various sub-specialties, including neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, and pediatric orthopedics.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a specialized unit for premature babies and other conditions requiring intensive postnatal care. The NICU provides essential support such as life support, respiratory support, and fluid and electrolyte balance for premature infants. Additionally, postnatal infections, metabolic diseases, and other critical conditions are managed by intensive care specialists.
Pediatric Cardiology Department
Pediatric cardiology diagnoses and treats congenital or acquired heart diseases in children. Congenital heart diseases, valve disorders, and heart rhythm disturbances are among the various cardiovascular problems of interest in this department. Today, pediatric cardiology plays a crucial role in treating complex heart conditions in close collaboration with cardiac surgery.
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric neurology is a specialty that examines diseases of the nervous system. Conditions commonly seen in children, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, migraines, and neurological developmental disorders, are treated in this department. Additionally, complex neurological conditions like neuromuscular diseases and autism spectrum disorders are managed by neurology specialists.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Child and adolescent psychiatry addresses psychological and psychiatric problems in children. This specialty provides diagnosis and treatment for behavioral issues, emotional disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and more. Psychological trauma results, such as child abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are also evaluated in this department.
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric gastroenterology is a specialty focusing on digestive system diseases. Gastrointestinal disorders in children, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), constipation, and nutritional disorders like celiac disease, are treated in this department.
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric nephrology specializes in kidney diseases. Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, kidney failure, and metabolic disorders are among the various kidney-related conditions treated in this department. Systemic kidney problems like childhood hypertension are also managed by nephrologists.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department
The pediatric infectious diseases department diagnoses and treats infectious diseases in children. Bacterial and viral infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis, are evaluated in this department. Additionally, important topics like the childhood vaccination schedule and vaccine hesitancy are managed by infectious disease specialists.
Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric hematology is a specialty that examines blood and immune system diseases. Conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, genetic blood disorders like hemophilia and thalassemia, and autoimmune diseases are treated in this department. Hematology specialists also manage bone marrow transplants and stem cell therapies.
Pediatric Oncology Department
Pediatric oncology diagnoses and manages cancer treatment processes in children. Common childhood cancers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, and lymphoma, are areas of special interest in this department. A multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration among surgeons, radiation oncologists, pediatric hematologists, and other specialists to create treatment plans.
Pediatric Urology Department
Pediatric urology addresses urinary tract diseases and urological issues requiring surgical intervention. Conditions like hydronephrosis, kidney stones, and genital anomalies are treated in this department. Additionally, daily life-impacting issues like urinary incontinence and genital traumas are managed by urology specialists.
Allergy Department
The allergy department diagnoses and treats allergic diseases in children. Common allergic reactions, such as asthma, hay fever, and food allergies, are managed in this department. Allergy specialists conduct allergen tests and apply modern treatment methods like immunotherapy. They also provide education to families and create treatment plans to prevent and manage allergic diseases in children. The allergy department offers a comprehensive approach to improve children's quality of life and prevent allergy-related complications.