Pediatrics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Aka
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Aka
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Aka is a Pediatrics specialist at Acibadem Dr.
Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital in İstanbul with 40+ years of experience. She treats pediatric tuberculosis, acute bronchiolitis, otitis media, childhood asthma, tonsillar hyperplasia, complex febrile seizures, steroid-sensitive primary nephrotic syndrome, pediatric meningitis, enteric fever, severe bacterial infection in children under two years, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, infantile urolithiasis, erythroblastosis fetalis, and neonatal bile plug syndrome. She consults in Turkish and English…
Assoc. Prof. Sibel Aka is a pediatrician with a strong clinical background and extensive experience in child health care. She completed her pediatric training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and has since dedicated her career to pediatric medicine. In 2010 she joined Acıbadem Health Group, where she has been involved in delivering high-quality pediatric care and contributing to clinical practice and patient education.
Her commitment to professional standards is reflected in her membership with the Turkish Pediatric Association. Known for her patient-centered approach, she combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate care to support children and their families through every stage of development.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Pediatric tuberculosisAcute bronchiolitisOtitis mediaChildhood asthmaTonsillar hyperplasiaComplex febrile seizuresSteroid-sensitive primary nephrotic syndromePediatric meningitisEnteric feverSevere bacterial infection in children under two yearsJuvenile rheumatoid arthritisInfantile urolithiasisErythroblastosis fetalisNeonatal bile plug syndrome
Background
Education
- 1997Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics
- 1986Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2010Acibadem Health Group
- 2008–2009Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
- 2007–2008Kadikoy Shifa Hospital Atasehir Medical Center
- 1997–2008Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic / Specialist and Chief Assistant
- 1997–2007Part-time Practice Medicine
- 1992–1997Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 1990–1992Kucukyali Maternal and Child Health / General Practitioner
- 1989–1990Kanlıca Main Child Health / General Practitioner
- 1986–1989Vezirkörü State Hospital / General Practitioner
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Pediatric Association
Research
Selected Publications
- Evaluation of the cases we followed up with the diagnosis of tuberculosis between 1995-2001. RN Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 46(1): 18-19,2006 Sibel Aka, Çağatay Nuhoğlu, Oya Yücel, Asuman Kıral, Ömer Ceran.
- Blood potassium, glucose and CPK -MB changes after nebulized salbutanol and salbutamaol+fluticasone propionate in infants with acute bronchiolitis. Journal of HN Eg and ARD Medicine 45(4):204-206,2005 Sami Yazar, Sibel Aka, Zeynep Atay, Çagatay Nuhogolu, Ömer Ceran.
- Investigation of the prevalence of otitis media in patients with acute brochiolitis and its effect on clinical course HN Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal 45(1): 10-13, 2005 Sibel Aka, Arzu Demirel, Burcu Uyanık, Ömer Ceran.
- The relationship of tonsillar hyperplasia and asthma in a group of asthmatic children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 68(6):775-8,2004. Omer Ceran,Sibel Aka,Devrim Oztemel,Burcu Uyanik, Tamay Ozkozaci.
- Role of early EEG and neuroimaging in determination of prognosis in children with complex febrile seizure. Pediatr Int. 46(4):463-7 ,2004 Yucel Oya, Aka Sibel, Yazicioglu Levent and Ceram Omer.
- Relationship between hyperlipidemia during remission and frequent relapses in children with steroid-sensitive primary nephrotic syndrome. Pediatri Bulteni 10(1):19-25,2003 Esra Onal Sonmez,Sibel AKA,Fatma Kaya Narter,Serpil Yavrucu,Ahmet Özgüner.
- Investigation of the effect of birth weight and mode of delivery on the development of asthma bronchiale in children. HN Eg and Araş Hast Medical Journal 43(1):3-5,2003 Sibel Aka, Oya Yucel, Mehmet Akın, Çagatay Nuhoglu, Kürşat Bora Çarman, Asuman Kıral, Ömer Ceran.
- Evaluation of meningitis cases followed up in 1999-2001. RN Training and Research Hospital Journal of Medicine 42(3):18-24, 2002 Tamay Özkozacı, Oya Yucel, Ece Ülker, Mehmet Akın, Sibel Aka, Asuman Kıral, Ömer Ceran.
- Bile plug syndrome as a complication of hemolysis in a newborn with erythroblastosis fetalis: A case report. Hipokrat Dergisi 11(6):119-120, 2002 Serpil Yavrucu, Sibel Aka, Şemsa Göğcü, K.Bora Çarman, Ahmet Özgüner.
- Family history in febrile convulsions and epileptic convulsions. Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 13(3):153-155, 2002 Çağatay Nuhoğlu, Sibel Aka, Aysu Türkmen, Nihal Karatoprak, Ahmet Özgüner.
- Retrospective analysis of our patients with enteric fever. Türk Pediatri Arşivi 36:79-83, 2001 Sibel Aka, Asuman Kıral, Müjgan Sümer, Serpil Yavrucu, Nihal Karatoprak, Ahmet Özgüner.
- Reliability of observation measurements in assessing severe bacterial infection in children under two years of age. Klinik Gelişim 14:21-24,2001 Sibel Aka, Sena Biiyukçopur, Müjgan Sümer, Çağatay Nuhoğlu, Nihal Karatoprak, Serpil Yavrucu, Ahmet Özgüner.
- A four-year-old case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with severe deformities. Klinik Gelişim 14:65-67, 2001 Sibel Aka, Müjgan Slimer, Çağatay Nuhoglu, Serpil Yavrucu, Ahmet Özgüner.
- Two cases of infantile urolithiasis presenting with growth retardation. Ege Pediatri Bülteni 8(4):213-216, 2001 Sibel Aka, Aysu Türkmen, Serpil Yavrucu, Nihal Karatoprak, Ahmet Özgüner.
- Serum calcium levels in children using antiepileptic drugs. PTT Hast Tıp Dergisi 22(3):154-156, 2000 Sibel Aka, Dilara Erverdi, Şemsa Göğcü, Abdullah Demirkol, Serpil Yavrucu, Ahmet Özgüner.
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What is Dr. Sibel Aka's specialty?
Dr. Sibel Aka is a specialist in Pediatrics at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Sibel Aka practise at?
Dr. Sibel Aka sees patients at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Sibel Aka?
Consultations with Dr. Sibel Aka are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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Yes. Dr. Sibel Aka offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sibel Aka have?
Dr. Sibel Aka has around 40 years of professional experience in Pediatrics. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Sibel Aka?
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You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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