Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahar Özcabı

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahar Özcabı is a pediatrician whose clinical work centers on pediatric endocrinology, with a particular focus on growth and adolescence. She has more than 23 years in medicine and sees children and adolescents at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital and Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Pediatrics unit.

Dr. Özcabı graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2003. She completed her specialty training in Pediatrics at Dr.Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2009 and went on to complete training in Pediatric Endocrinology at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2015. She has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2022 and holds the academic title of Associate Professor.

Clinical focus

Dr. Özcabı evaluates and manages endocrine and metabolic concerns in children and adolescents. Her areas of expertise include childhood obesity, childhood diabetes, and pediatric thyroid disorders. In these conditions, assessment generally involves reviewing the child’s medical history, growth pattern, and any previous laboratory results, followed by a clinical examination and, where appropriate, further testing. The aim is to reach a clear understanding of the underlying cause before a management plan suited to the individual child is discussed with the family.

A further part of her practice is dedicated to growth and adolescence. This includes the assessment of growth delay and short stature, as well as early puberty. Growth concerns are typically examined in the context of family history, nutrition, general health, and the timing of pubertal development, so that parents receive an explanation of the likely causes and of the options that may be considered. Because many of these conditions develop gradually, follow-up and monitoring over time are often part of the care, and the plan may be adjusted as the child grows.

How Dr. Özcabı works with international patients

Dr. Özcabı consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports, laboratory results, and imaging, arranges appointments, and organizes the hospital visit so that relevant information is available in advance. 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 that may be appropriate. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their child’s situation with Dr. Özcabı before deciding whether to travel, or who need a follow-up conversation after an in-person visit.