On August 22 and 23, we are very pleased to welcome for the first time one of the best Turkish pediatric hematologists - Prof. Dr. Gul Nihal Özdemir. The authoritative paediatric haematologist from the Turkish Liv Hospital, Ulus will conduct FREE CONSULTATIONS for Bulgarian paediatric patients with haematological diseases on 22 and 23 August 2021 in our maritime capital Varna. She will be visiting at the invitation of the manager of ZIC "Medical Karaj" - Zvezdelina Lutfi within the framework of the initiative of the health information center to provide access to the most innovative and modern technologies in medicine.
All pediatric patients with hematologic disorders can benefit and have a free consultation with the hematologist regarding treatment options. Those wishing to take advantage of the FREE consultation with the specialist can call +359 878 500 920 and book an appointment.
The free consultations with Prof. Dr. Gul Nihal Özdemir are aimed at:
- patients with already established diseases
- patients needing a second opinion
- patients interested in treatment abroad, in particular in Turkey
Who is Prof. Dr. Gul Nihal Özdemir?
Prof. Dr. Nihal Özdemir was born in Istanbul. She completed her medical education at Marmara University School of Medicine and her specialization in pediatrics at the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health of the same university in 2005. Subsequently, she specialized in pediatric hematology as a fellow at Cerrahpasa University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. In 2012, Dr Özdemir was a clinical observer in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA and in the Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. The following year, Dr. Özdemir received the title of Associate Professor at Cerrahpasa University School of Medicine. In 2014, she visited the Oxford Haemophilia Centre in the UK as a clinical observer. Until 2020, she worked as a consultant in pediatric hematology at Kanouni Sultan Suleiman Research and Educational Hospital in Istanbul. In the same year, she became a "professor" of pediatrics.
Professional Experience:
- Liv Hospital - 2020 to date
- Kanuni Sultan Suleiman Teaching and Research Hospital - 2015-2020
- Hospital Medical Faculty "Cerrahpasa" - 2013-2015
- Austrian St. George Hospital - 2006-2007
- Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University - 2005-2006
Membership of professional organisations:
- Turkish Society of Paediatric Haematology
- Turkish Society of Hematology
- Turkish Paediatric Association
- Istanbul Febrile Neutropenia Group
- European Hematology Association (EHA)
- American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- International Society for Haemostasis Thrombosis (ISTH)
Professional Awards:
- Evaluation of the relationship between iron and zinc deficiency in childhood - Turkish Pediatric Association Award
- Association of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) and NOD2 polymorphisms and febrile neutropenia in children with Burkitt's lymphoma - International Congress on Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma Award
Scientific publications:
Prof. Dr. Özdemir is an investigator in clinical trials and has authored more than 100 manuscripts.
He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals, and more than 1000 citations.
Prof. Dr. Gul Nihal Özdemir's main clinical areas of interest include:
- Cancers in childhood
- Leukaemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Iron deficiency
- Anemias
- Haemostasis - thrombosis
- Neutropenia
- Leukopenia
- Lymphoma
- Brain tumours
- Solid tumors
- Haemangioma and vascular malformations
- Haemophilia
- Bleeding and coagulation disorders
- Lymphoadenopathy
- Splenomegaly
Those wishing to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation with Prof. Dr. Gul Nihal Özdemir on 22 and 23 August 2021 in Varna should book an appointment in advance at:
- Phone: 0878 500 920
- to request their desired appointment online at https://www.medikara.bg/.
Patients will have to provide on the spot the medical records and imaging tests that have been done so far.
Please note that no physical examinations will be performed during the consultation. Free consultations are based on the medical records currently available to the patient.
