M.D. Funda Tekkeşin is a pediatric hematology and oncology specialist with a medical background from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, where she completed her training in 2014. She brings clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating blood disorders and childhood cancers, combining evidence-based care with compassionate support for children and their families. Currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group since 2024, M.D. Tekkeşin is committed to delivering high-quality pediatric oncology services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advancing patient-centered care.
Education
- 2014 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- 2009 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Pediatrics
- 2002 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2024 Acibadem Health Group
- 2020 – 2024 University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul / Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Unit
- 2016 – 2024 Health Sciences University, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul / Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- 2015 – 2016 Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya
- 2010 – 2015 Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, minor training
Publications
- Any concern about delays in the diagnosis of childhood cancers during the COVI-19 pandemic?
Turk Arch Pediatr. 2023. 58(1):75-79. Koç BŞ, Tekkeşin F, Haccaloğlu EE, Beyter B, Aydoğdu S, Kılıç SÇ. - Predictive Factors for Response to a Standard Dose of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in Children with Immune Thrombocytopenia.
South. Clin. Ist. Euras. 2022;33(1):64-69 Yıldırım ÜM, Tekkeşin F, Koç BŞ, Asarcıklı F,2 Çakı Kılıç S. - Acute complications observed during intensive chemotherapy in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: single-center experience.
North Clin Istanb. DOI: 10.14744/nci.2022.47600 Yildirim ÜM, Tekkesin F, Koc B, Aydogdu S, Asarcikli F, Caki Kilic S. - Clinical and Radiological Findings in Children with Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis.
Turkish J Pediatr Dis/Turkey Çocuk Hast Derg / 2022; 16: 179-185 Maras Genc H, Kalın S, Kutlubay B, Sozen HG, Tekkesin F , Asarcıklı F, Karakayalı B, Sozeri B. - Endothelial nitric oxide synthase G894T, intron 4 VNTR, and T786C polymorphisms in retinopathy of prematurity.
J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2022;15(2):249-255. doi: 10.3233/NPM-210801.(Pediatrics thesis) Tekkeşin F, Yurdakok M, Gumus E, Babaoglu MO, Bozkurt A, Caliskan Kadayifcilar S, Eldem MB, Korkmaz A, Yigit S, Tekinalp G - The Turkish Society of Hematologys Donor Research Team (DART). An Approach to Pediatric or Mentally Deficient Donors from a Bioethical Perspective: Considerations and Recommendations on Behalf of the Donor Research Team of the Turkish Society of Hematology (DART)
Turk J Hematol 2022;39:213-221 Keleş Ş, Boğa C, Tekkesin F, Özen İN, Kozanoğlu İ - Diagnostic Tips of Acute Leukemia in Childhood for Non-Hematologists.
Children’s Journal. 2022; 22(2): 94-98. Koc BS, Tekkeşin F, Merter T, Yıldırım ÜM, Asarcıklı F, Aydoğdu S, Çakı Kılıç S. - Pediatric secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: Single-center experience.
Jour Umranıye Pedıatr 2021;1(2):55?61 doi: 10.14744/upd.2021.14633 Çakı Kılıç S, Tekkeşin F, Asarcıklı F, Yıldırım ÜM, Koç BŞ, Erdoğan S, Zemheri EI Sözeri B4 - A case of spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome and acute renal failure in a 12-year-old patient admitted with prolonged fever and joint pain.
Jour Umraniye Pediatr. 2021;1(3):74-77. Case report Oskay K, Tilki Y, Erdoğan S, Atay G, İşcan H, Çaki Kiliç S, Tekkeşin F, Koç B. - How do the threshold values used in the decision on red blood cell and platelet transfusions comply with the guidelines?.
North Clin Istanb. Ahead of Print: NCI-47640. DOI: 10.14744/nci.2021.47640 Koc B, Tekkesin F, Yildirim UM, Asarcikli F, CakiKilic S.
