Prof. Kazım Üzüm, MD

Prof. Kazım Üzüm, MD is a specialist in Pediatric Cardiology at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri, where he works within the Pediatrics unit. His clinical work centers on congenital heart diseases in children. With more than 45 years in medicine, Dr. Üzüm brings long-standing experience in pediatrics to the evaluation and management of children with heart conditions that are present from birth.

Dr. Üzüm graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He then completed his training in Pediatrics (Child Health and Diseases) at Karadeniz Teknik University Faculty of Medicine in 1986. In 2010, he completed his training in Pediatric Cardiology at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2022 and practices at the hospital in Kayseri.

Clinical focus

The clinical focus of Dr. Üzüm is congenital heart diseases in children. Congenital heart disease refers to structural differences of the heart or the large vessels that are present at birth. These conditions vary widely in type and severity, and the appropriate approach depends on the individual child, the specific finding, and how the child is developing over time.

In his work as a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Üzüm evaluates children with suspected or known congenital heart disease and provides ongoing management based on the clinical picture. This may include reviewing previous findings, carrying out a clinical assessment, and discussing with parents what the findings mean and which options may be considered. Because each child’s situation is different, any recommendations are made only after a careful individual evaluation, and families are encouraged to ask questions so that they understand the reasoning behind a proposed plan.

How Dr. Üzüm works with international patients

Dr. Üzüm consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for families who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as ultrasound (echocardiography) reports, MRI or CT reports, X-rays, laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and organizes 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 that may be appropriate. For families abroad, a video consultation is available as an initial step, which can be useful for reviewing existing reports and discussing whether an in-person evaluation is advisable. Any decision about further testing or treatment is made together with the family after this assessment.