Ayşe Topuz, MD

Ayşe Topuz, MD is a pediatrician at Acibadem Atakent Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Pediatrics unit and provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Her practice centers on pediatric assessment, child health, and the evaluation and management of pediatric diseases. With more than 43 years in medicine, Dr. Topuz approaches each patient with attentive, age-appropriate assessment and places emphasis on clear communication with parents and caregivers throughout the evaluation and care process.

Dr. Topuz graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1983. She then completed her specialization at the İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases, finishing in 1989. She has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2019, and she currently sees patients in a hospital-based pediatric setting.

Clinical focus

The core of Dr. Topuz’s work is pediatric assessment. This involves taking a careful history from the family, examining the child in a manner suited to his or her age and developmental stage, and forming a clinical picture that can guide further evaluation or treatment when needed. Because children present differently at different ages, she adapts the assessment to the individual child rather than applying a single approach to all patients.

Her clinical focus also covers child health in a broader sense and the evaluation and management of pediatric diseases. Depending on the findings of the initial assessment, this may include ordering or reviewing tests, explaining what the results mean for the child, discussing possible next steps with the family, and, where appropriate, coordinating with other specialties. Dr. Topuz aims to give families clear, understandable information at each stage so that they can take part in decisions about their child’s care.

How Dr. Topuz works with international patients

Dr. Topuz consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as ultrasound, X-ray, MRI or CT reports, laboratory and pathology results, and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the child’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the options. For families abroad, a video consultation for international patients is available, which can be used to review the child’s records and discuss whether an in-person visit is appropriate. The exact course of evaluation and treatment depends on the individual child’s condition and clinical needs.