Clinical Areas
Follow-up and clinical areas of interest in child health
Under five core headings, we explain what kind of follow-up is carried out in which situations, which questions are asked in the clinic, and which findings require assessment.
These pages are provided for general information. An assessment specific to your child can only be made through an examination.
Newborn & Infant Follow-up
Newborn screening tests, jaundice monitoring, breastfeeding support, weight gain and regular assessment of developmental milestones.
02Vaccines & Preventive Pediatrics
The national immunisation schedule, planning of optional vaccines, expected reactions after vaccination, and well-child follow-up.
03Respiratory Disease and Childhood Asthma
Croup, bronchiolitis/RSV, wheezing, recurrent respiratory infections and asthma follow-up. Inhaler and spacer use with family education is also an area of Dr. Sözen's academic interest.
04Childhood Rash Illnesses
Distinguishing hand-foot-and-mouth disease, sixth disease, scarlet fever, chickenpox and viral rashes; assessing rashes accompanied by fever.
05Nutrition, Iron Deficiency & Anemia
Complementary feeding, poor appetite, iron deficiency anemia, constipation and assessment of growth problems.
06Well-Child Visits & Growth-Development
Percentile curves, motor and language milestones, sleep and behaviour questions, school-age and adolescent assessment.
Location
For families in Ataşehir and the Asian side
Dr. Ayça Sözen currently sees patients at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. Located conveniently for families in Ataşehir, Kadıköy, Ümraniye, Maltepe and surrounding districts, the hospital provides outpatient consultation, laboratory and imaging services on the same campus.
Which page for which situation?
- A newborn baby: Newborn & infant care
- Questions about vaccines: Vaccines & preventive care
- Cough, wheezing, asthma: Respiratory health
- Fever with rash: Rash illnesses
- Poor appetite, poor weight gain: Nutrition & anemia
Appointment and clinic information
Appointments are arranged through the official appointment channels of Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital.