Prof. Esen Demir, MD

Prof. Esen Demir, MD is a Pediatric Allergy specialist who sees patients within the Pediatrics unit at Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) in İzmir. Her clinical work covers pediatric allergy, pediatric asthma, pediatric respiratory diseases, airway diseases and cystic fibrosis. Dr. Demir has more than 48 years of experience in medicine and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2023, following a period in private practice (Özel Muayehane) between 2021 and 2023.

Dr. Demir graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and completed her training in Child Health and Diseases at the same faculty in 1984. From 1985 to 1990 she served at İzmir Behçet Uz Children’s Hospital as chief assistant and deputy chief. She then completed her specialization in the EÜTF Department of Child Health and Diseases Allergy Division between 1990 and 1996, obtaining her Pediatric Allergy qualification from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. She was an associate professor in the same division from 1996 to 2000 and a professor from 2000 to 2022. In 2011 she obtained the Medical Specialization Board qualification in Pediatric Chest Diseases. She is a member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, Türk Toraks Association, Türk Pediatri Kurumu, Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Academy Association, Türkiye Milli Pediatri Association and the Pediatric Respiratory Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis Association. Her recent publications in Turk J Pediatr and Pediatr Pulmonol address cystic fibrosis registry data on lung transplantation referral, outcomes in cystic fibrosis patients who could not receive CFTR modulator treatment, and C1 inhibitor replacement therapy in a hereditary angioedema patient.

Clinical focus

Dr. Demir evaluates and follows children with allergic and respiratory conditions. Her areas of expertise include pediatric allergy and pediatric asthma, as well as pediatric respiratory diseases and airway diseases more broadly. Assessment in these areas typically involves a careful review of the child’s history and symptoms, previous test results and any earlier treatments before a management plan is discussed with the family.

A further area of her work is cystic fibrosis, a condition that requires long-term, coordinated follow-up of the lungs and airways. Her published work in this field reflects her involvement in the care of children with cystic fibrosis, including those under consideration for advanced treatment options. The suitability of any specific approach depends on the individual child’s clinical picture.

How Dr. Demir works with international patients

Dr. Demir speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who prefer another language. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as X-ray 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. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their child’s case before traveling.