Ayça Sözen, MD · Specialist in Pediatrics
Combining the mindset of a former medical school faculty member with more than 14 years of pediatric experience, Dr. Ayça Sözen follows children's growth and development from the newborn period through adolescence, guided by current scientific guidelines.
About
Dr. Ayça Sözen completed her residency in pediatrics at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine and subsequently practised in both state hospital and university hospital settings.
Between 2019 and 2023 she served as a faculty member (Dr. Öğretim Üyesi) at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, where she combined clinical patient care with medical education and academic work. Since 2020 she has been part of the Acıbadem Healthcare Group and currently sees patients at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital.
Her clinical approach is built on current scientific guidelines, rational use of medication, and helping parents genuinely understand the process their child is going through.
Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
Yozgat Akdağmadeni State Hospital
Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
Acıbadem Healthcare Group
Clinical Approach
Every decision in the consulting room takes shape where current literature, the individual history of the child, and calm communication with parents intersect.
Diagnostic and treatment decisions follow national and international pediatric guidelines and current medical literature. Rather than unnecessary tests or unnecessary antibiotics, the aim is a rational approach matched to the child's clinical picture.
Pediatric care should not begin only when a child becomes ill. Immunisation, growth and development monitoring, nutritional guidance and safety advice are all part of regular follow-up during healthy periods.
The goal is not to increase anxiety but to make the process understandable. Which findings are expected and which require follow-up is explained in clear language, with written guidance where helpful.
From the Clinic
In pediatrics, half of a consultation is communication. An environment where the child feels safe and the parent can ask questions freely is a precondition for taking an accurate history and reaching the right decision.
Clinical Interests
Each area links to a dedicated page explaining the questions parents most often ask and how follow-up is carried out.
First visit after discharge, newborn screening, jaundice monitoring, breastfeeding support, weight gain and developmental milestones.
02The national immunisation schedule, optional (private) vaccines, expected reactions after vaccination, and well-child visits.
03Croup, bronchiolitis, wheezing, recurrent respiratory infections and asthma follow-up. Inhaler and spacer technique with family education is also an area of Dr. Sözen's academic interest.
04Distinguishing hand-foot-and-mouth disease, sixth disease, scarlet fever, chickenpox and viral rashes; assessing fever with rash.
05Complementary feeding, poor appetite, iron deficiency and anemia, constipation, and assessment of growth problems.
06Percentile curves, motor and language milestones, sleep and behaviour questions, school-age and adolescent assessment.
Featured Clinical Interest
Wheezing, recurrent cough and asthma are among the most common reasons children see a doctor. Successful treatment depends not only on choosing the right medication, but on delivering it with the right technique.
Dr. Ayça Sözen's academic interests include inhaler device use in children and family education. In clinical practice, inhaler and spacer use is demonstrated step by step in the clinic, verified by observing the family's own technique, and reassessed at follow-up visits.
Parent Health Guide
Explore common child health situations in scientific yet understandable language. All content is written and medically reviewed by Dr. Ayça Sözen.
What hoarseness, barking cough and stridor mean in croup; what to do at home and when emergency care is needed.
NewbornWhich distinctions matter when jaundice lasts beyond two weeks, which tests are ordered, and how breastfeeding is assessed.
VaccinesVaccines in the national schedule alongside optional ones such as rotavirus and meningococcal; fever and expected reactions after vaccination.
RespiratoryAge-appropriate device selection, the most common technique errors, and how spacer use affects treatment success.
FeverFever is a sign, not a disease in itself. At what age and with which accompanying findings is urgent assessment needed?
NewbornThe definition of colic, the expected course of irritability, approaches that do and do not help, and what is not colic.
Practice Location
Dr. Ayça Sözen currently sees patients at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. The hospital is located conveniently for families in Ataşehir and across the Asian side of Istanbul.
Appointments are arranged through the hospital's official appointment channels. Appointments cannot be booked directly through this website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The first assessment after discharge is usually carried out within the first days of life. It covers weight gain, feeding patterns, jaundice, umbilical care and whether newborn screening tests have been completed. Gestational age, birth weight and the hospital course may affect the timing.
Mild fever, irritability or redness at the injection site may occur within the first 24–48 hours after some vaccines; this is an expected immune response. The degree and duration of fever, the child's age and general condition all matter. In infants under 3 months, fever always requires medical assessment.
No. Transient wheezing triggered by viral infections is common in the first years of life and most cases do not progress to an asthma diagnosis. Asthma assessment considers the frequency of episodes, triggers, night-time symptoms, family history and response to treatment together.
The general approach is to start complementary foods at around 6 months, also taking the infant's developmental readiness into account. The timing may differ depending on gestational age, growth curve, allergy risk and the individual situation, so the plan is personalised in the clinic.
Appointments are created through the official appointment channels of Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. This page provides the relevant links and clinic information.