Dr. Ayla Güven

About Dr. Ayla Güven

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven is a highly experienced Pediatric Endocrinology specialist with a distinguished career spanning over 32 years.
Graduating from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986, she has dedicated her career to advancing pediatric endocrinology through clinical practice, subspecialty training, and academic contributions.
Dr. Güven has held prestigious roles in leading medical institutions, contributing significantly to developing pediatric endocrinology training programs in Turkey.
Trained multiple Pediatric Endocrinology specialists, many of whom have become professors and associate professors.
She had a successful academic career with medical education and clinical practice contributions.
She also played a key role in developing pediatric endocrinology training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

Area of Interest

Menstrual disorders and increased hair growth in girls, polycystic ovary syndrome
Adrenal diseases
Sexual development disorders
Type 2 diabetes
Thyroid diseases
Growth disorders: short stature and tall stature
Puberty disorders: precocious puberty-delayed puberty

Qualification

Undergraduate: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
Specialisation: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Subspecialty Training: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
International Experience: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

Work Experiences

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024)
Training Instructor, Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women (2017–2021)
Head of Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (2008–2017)
Provided subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology
Associate Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2006–2017)
Led the Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training program
Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA (2003)
Assistant Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2003–2006)
Pediatric Endocrinology Subspecialty Training, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2002)
Specialist in Child Health and Diseases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1993)
Mandatory Service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary (1986–1989)

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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

Endocrine Society
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Society
National Pediatric Association
Istanbul Medical Chamber

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (13)

Güven A, Baskın D. Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis in a boy with long-term follow-up. Ped Hematol Oncol 2001;18:377-382.
Güven A Hepatitis and hematuria in scarlet fever. Indian J Pediatr 2002; 69:985-986.
Güven A. Amebiasis of the newborn: report of a case. Indian J Pediatr 2003; 70:437-38.
Güven A. Intramuscular antibiotic treatment in infants and pre-school children with urinary tract infection. Indian J Pediatr 2004;71:979-981.
Güven A, P. Cinaz, Bideci A. Is premature adrenarche a risk for atherogenesis? Pediatr Int 2005;47:20-25.
Güven A, Aygun C, İnce H, Aydın M, Pınarlı FG, Baysal K, Küçüködük S. Severe Hypothyroidism caused by hepatic hemangioendothelioma in an infant of a diabetic mother. Horm Res 2005;63:86-89.
Cinaz, P, Bideci A, Çamurdan MO, A. Güven A, Gönen S. Leptin and soluble leptin receptor levels in obese children in fasting and satiety states. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2005;18:303-307.
Güven A, Cinaz P, Ayvalı E. Are growth factors and leptin involved in the pathogenesis of premature adrenarche in girls? J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2005;18:785-791.
Güven A, Karadeniz S, Aydin O, Akbalik M, Aydin M. Fatal Disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in an infant with Cushing’s Syndrome caused by topical steroid. Horm Res 2005; 64:35-38.
Dursun H, Cinaz P, Bideci A, Guven A, Aybay C, Elbeg S. Serum levels of sL-selectin and tumour necrosis factor-α in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Acta Diabetol 2007; 44:1–5
Güven A, Özgen T, Belet Ü, Aydın M. Acromegaly Symptoms Without Pituitary Adenoma In An Adolescent. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2007;20:945-949
Güven A, Gülümser Ö, Özgen T. Cushing’s Syndrome And Adrenocortical Insufficiency Caused By Topical Steroids: Is Misuse Or Abuse? J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2007;20; 1173-1182
Güven A, Kara N, Saglam Y, Güneş S, Okten G. The Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome in a girl with 45,X / 46,X, del(X) (p11.21). Am J Med Genet 2008;146:128-131

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A pediatrician is a medical doctor specialising in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. They monitor growth and development, diagnose and treat illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and provide preventive care, including vaccinations.

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Your child should see a pediatrician from birth through adolescence. Regular check-ups are recommended at specific intervals to monitor growth, development, and health.

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