Pediatrics Prof. Dr. Aziz Polat
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Prof. Dr. Aziz Polat is a pediatrician and pediatric hematology specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. He treats children with hematologic conditions and childhood cancers, with particular clinical interests in leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, iron deficiency anemia, childhood brain tumors, and Wilms tumor.
About Prof. Dr. Aziz Polat
Prof. Dr. Aziz Polat is a pediatrician working in Pediatric Hematology at Acibadem Atakent Hospital. His clinical interests include childhood brain tumors, Wilms tumor, leukemia, lymphoma, iron deficiency and anemia, and thalassemia.
He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987, completed pediatric specialty training at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine in 1992, and completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. His career has included academic roles at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine and clinical practice at Özel Isparta Medikaya Hospital before joining Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2022.
International patients can expect care from a pediatric specialist with training in pediatric hematology and oncology. Prof. Dr. Polat evaluates children with blood disorders and childhood cancers, with attention to clear communication with families throughout the care process.
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Subspecialties
- Pediatric Hematology
Education
- 1998Ege University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- 1992Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases
- 1987Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2022Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2019–2021Özel Isparta Medikaya Hospital
- 2004–2016Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases/Prof. Dr.
- 1998–2004Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases/Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 1996–1998Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology Subspecialty Training
- 1994–1996Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases / Assistant Professor
- 1992–1994Ministry of Health Çorum-Kargı State Hospital / Specialist Physician
- 1988–1992Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases / Research Assistant
- 1988Kahramanmaraş-Elbistan SSK Dispensary / General Practitioner
Professional Memberships
- İstanbul Medical Chamber
- Turkish Hematology Association
- Türk Pediatri Kurumu
- Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Selected 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.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Aziz Polat
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“We brought our child in for congenital heart follow-up and the care was wonderful. Prof. Dr. Polat treated our child with such warmth and skill. I only wish I had come here sooner.”
“I came to Acibadem for hearing assessment and could not be happier with the outcome. Prof. Dr. Polat listened carefully and built a plan I understood. I would recommend this team to anyone.”
“We brought our child in for childhood illness treatment and the care was wonderful. We trust Prof. Dr. Canpolat completely with our child's health. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”
“From the first visit, our child's childhood illness treatment was in the safest hands. Prof. Dr. Polat was wonderful with our child and so patient. The nursing staff were attentive and kind throughout.”