Prof. Tuğçin Bora Polat is a pediatrician and professor with a strong clinical and academic background. He earned his medical degree and completed pediatric training at Atinbaş University Faculty of Medicine in 2017 and has since advanced to the rank of Professor Doctor in Pediatrics. Since 2022 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides patient care and contributes to pediatric services. His professional interests include pediatric cardiology, reflected in his memberships in the Turkish Pediatric Association and the Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology. Known for combining evidence-based practice with compassionate care, Prof. Polat is committed to improving child health through clinical excellence, education, and professional collaboration.
Education
- 2017 Atinbas University Faculty of Medicine / Pediatrics / Professor Doctor
- 2011 Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital / Pediatrics / Associate Professor
- 2008 Haseki Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Cardiology
- 2003 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics
- 1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2022 Acibadem Health Group
- 2013 – 2021 Altınbaş University Bahçelievler Medicalpark Hospital
Memberships
- Turkish Pediatric Association
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology
Publications
- Use of percutaneous carotid artery access for performing pediatric cardiac interventions: Single-center study
Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2020 Jan-Mar;13(1):16-24. TB Polat. - Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Arterial Cannulation in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery or Catheterization: Comparison of 0.014-Inch Floppy Versus 0.019 Inch Straight Guidewire
Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2019 Jul;20(7):608-613. TB Polat. - Stenting the vertical ductus arteriosus via axillary artery access using wire target technique
Congenital heart disease 12 (6), 800-807 TB Polat. - Early echocardiographic features in predicting hemodynamically significant PDA in VLBW preterms
Pediatr Int. 2016 Jan 11. TB Polat, Celik IH, Erdeve O. - Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects using Amplatzer Duct Occluder II device: a single center experience
Adv Interv Cardiol 2016. TB Polat, E Turkmen. - Tissue Doppler imaging in rheumatic carditis
Cardiol Young. 2014 Apr;24(2):359-65. TB Polat, Yalcin Y, Erdem A, Zeybek C, Akdeniz C, Celebi A. - The use of basic parameters for monitoring the haemodynamic effects of midazolam and ketamine as opposed to propofol during cardiac catheterization
Cardiol Young. 2014 Apr;24(2):351-8. Baysal A, TB Polat, Yalcin Y, Celebi A. - Corrected transposition of the great arteries in a case of full conduit occlusion: the importance of native pulmonary pathway
Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cer Derg 2013;21(1):136-138 M Paç, FA Paç, AE Kibar, TB Polat, MB Oflaz. - Long-term Follow-up Results of Lung Perfusion Studies after Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Congenit Heart Dis 2013 Mar-Apr;8(2):159-66. F Demir, A Celebi, T Saritas, A Erdem, H Demir, MF Firat, TB Polat. - Evaluation of patients with autoimmune hepatitis: eleven years of experience.
Turk Arch Ped 2012; 47: 28-32 SG Güleç, N Urgancı, E Demirel, E Erdem , TB Polat.
