Ataşehir & Asian Side
Looking for a pediatrician in Ataşehir: what can you consider?
The question parents ask is usually not "who is the best?" but "who can follow my child regularly, calmly and scientifically?" This page sets out objective criteria that can help with that decision.
This page makes no claim of comparative superiority; it is provided for information purposes.
Criteria that genuinely help
- Continuity of follow-up: Child health is built not on a single consultation but on monitoring over time. A physician who knows the growth curve, vaccination history and previous episodes makes more accurate clinical decisions.
- Evidence-based practice: Decisions justified against current guidelines; avoidance of unnecessary antibiotics and unnecessary investigations.
- Academic and clinical background: Where specialist training was completed, experience in a university or teaching hospital, and a record of academic work.
- Communication style: Explaining the process in clear language; clarifying which findings require follow-up and which require urgent care.
- Institutional infrastructure: Rapid access to laboratory, imaging and, where needed, other departments.
- Accessibility: For families with babies in particular, location and ease of travel are a practical necessity.
What is worth less attention?
Star ratings online, "best doctor" lists and advertising-driven referrals are not reliable indicators of clinical quality. Verifiable education and appointment details, institutional affiliation and a clear account of the physician's approach are far more meaningful criteria.
Verifiable information about Ayça Sözen, MD
- Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine — 2012
- Maltepe University — Pediatric residency, 2013–2017
- Akdağmadeni State Hospital — Specialist, 2018–2019
- Maltepe University — Faculty member, 2019–2023
- Acıbadem Healthcare Group — since 2020
- Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital — currently practising
Which areas are followed up?
Newborn & infant follow-up
First visit, screening tests, jaundice monitoring, breastfeeding support and growth monitoring.
Pillar 02Vaccines & preventive care
National schedule, optional vaccines, well-child visits and developmental assessment.
Pillar 03Respiratory disease
Croup, bronchiolitis, wheezing, asthma and inhaler–spacer education.
Pillar 04Rash illnesses
Hand-foot-and-mouth, sixth disease, scarlet fever, chickenpox and viral rashes.
Pillar 05Nutrition & anemia
Complementary feeding, poor appetite, iron deficiency, constipation and growth problems.
PreventiveWell-child visits
Percentile monitoring, milestones, school-age and adolescent assessment.
Location and access
Ayça Sözen, MD currently sees patients at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital. The hospital is conveniently located for families travelling from Ataşehir and from Kadıköy, Ümraniye, Maltepe and neighbouring districts. Detailed address, transport and parking information is available on the contact and location page.
Appointment and clinic information
Appointments are arranged through the hospital's official appointment channels.
This content is provided for general information purposes; it contains no claims of comparative superiority, guarantees or promises of treatment, and does not replace a medical examination.