Prof. Aziz Polat is a pediatrician and professor of medicine with a long-standing commitment to child health and medical education. After earning his medical credentials and academic rank at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2004, he has continued to advance clinical practice and teaching. In 2022 he joined Acibadem Health Group, where he contributes to patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. He is an active member of the Turkish Pediatric Association and the Turkish Hematology Association, reflecting his engagement with both pediatric medicine and pediatric hematology. Known for combining clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, Prof. Polat focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and supporting the development of future physicians.
Education
- 2004 Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Professor Doctor
- 1998 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- 1998 Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1992 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics
- 1987 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2022 Acibadem Health Group
- 2019 – 2021 Private Isparta Hospital
- 2004 – 2016 Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics / Professor
- 1998 – 2004 Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics / Associate Professor
- 1996 – 1998 Pediatric Hematology Subspecialty Training Ege University Faculty of Medicine
- 1994 – 1996 Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics / Assistant Prof. Dr.
- 1992 – 1994 Ministry of Health Çorum-Kargı State Hospital / Specialist Doctor
- 1988 – 1992 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics / Research Assistant
- 1988 Kahramanmaraş-Elbistan SSK Dispensary / General Practitioner
Memberships
- Turkish Pediatric Association
- Turkish Hematology Association
Publications
- M.Pentraxin-3 Levels in Beta Thalassemia Major and Minor Patients, and its Relationship with Antioxidant Capacity and Total Oxidant Stress
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2016 Jan;38(1):12-16. Isik Balci Y, Nuray E, Polat A, Enli Y, Ozgurler F, Akin M. - Evaluation of Reticulocyte Parameters in Iron Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Mixed Anemia
Clin Lab 2016;62:343-347. Balci YI, Akpinar FO, Polat A, Uzun U, Ergin A. - Response to parenteral iron therapy distinguish unexplained refractory iron deficiency anemia from iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
Int Jnl Lab Hem 2016;38: 167?171. Akın M, Sarbay H, Güler S, Balcı YI, Polat A. - Perioperative management of tonsilloadenoidectomy and circumcision of a patient with Bernard-Soulier syndrome: case report.
Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2014; 25(8):907-908 Balci YI, Gozkeser E, Polat A, Gurses M, Kara CO, Herek O. - Serum Vitamin B12 and folate concentrations and the effect of the mediterranean diet on vulnerable populations.
Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2014; 31(1):62-67 Balcı YI, Ergin A, Karabulut A, Polat A, Doğan M, Küçüktaşcı K. - Adipocytokine concentrations in children with different types of beta-thalassemia.
Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 2014;74(4):306-11. Enli Y, Balci YI, Gonen C, Uzun E, Polat A - Thalassemia Premarital Screening Program: Public View, What has been Done, What Needs to be Done?
Int J Hematol and Oncol. 2014; 24(4): 247-252. Balci YI, Ergin A, Polat A, Atılgan T, Uzun U, Koyuncu H. - Determination of total oxidative stress and total antioxidant capacity before and after the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia
J Clin Lab Anal. 2013; 27: 227-230. Akça H, Polat A, Koca C. - Psychopathology in thalassemia major.
Pediatr Int. 2009; 51(6): 825-828. Cakaloz B, Cakaloz I, Polat A, Inan M, Kalkan Oguzhanoglu N. - Interaction between anemia and blood levels of iron, zinc, copper, cadmium and lead in children
Indian J Pediatr 2007; 74(9): 827-830. Turgut S, Polat A, Inan M, Turgut G, Emmungil G, Bican M, Karakus TY, Genc O.
