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Dr. Prof. Emel Torun

Dr. Prof. Emel Torun

Pediatrician ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

25+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish, English

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Specialises in:

Vitamin D DeficiencyNutritional RicketsChildhood ObesityGrowth and Development ProblemsNutritional Deficiencies

About Dr. Prof. Emel Torun

  • Prof. Dr. Emel Torun is an experienced Pediatrician and Professor with extensive clinical, academic, and teaching experience in pediatric care.
  • She completed her medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and her Pediatrics residency at the same institution.
  • She has more than two decades of experience in pediatrics, with professional roles across private hospitals and leading university medical faculties.
  • Her clinical interests include child nutrition, growth and development monitoring, childhood immunization, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and breastfeeding and its benefits.
  • She has particular academic and clinical experience in vitamin D deficiency and nutritional rickets, childhood obesity, pediatric endocrinology-related nutritional concerns, and general pediatric conditions.
  • She has served as Specialist Physician, Specialist Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor during her academic career.
  • She currently serves as Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Prof. Dr. Torun has contributed to several national and international peer-reviewed publications covering vitamin D deficiency, nutritional rickets, childhood obesity, migraine, pediatric infectious diseases, and other pediatric conditions.

Conditions treated by Prof. Dr. Emel TORUN

  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Nutritional Rickets
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Growth and Development Problems
  • Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Childhood Feeding and Nutrition Problems
  • Breastfeeding-Related Concerns
  • Childhood Immunization and Preventive Care
  • Common Childhood Illnesses
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Area of Interest

  • Child Nutrition
  • Growth and Development Monitoring
  • Childhood Immunization
  • Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
  • Vitamin D Deficiency and Nutritional Rickets
  • Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Preventive Pediatric Care
  • General Pediatrics

Qualification

  • M.D. – Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey (1992–1998)
  • Residency in Pediatrics – Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (1998–2003)

Work Experiences

  • Professor – Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (2023–Present)
  • Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (2020–2023)
  • Associate Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (2015–2020)
  • Assistant Associate Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (2014–2015)
  • Specialist Lecturer – Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (2010–2014)
  • Specialist Physician – TEM Hospital / Medical Park (2003–2010)
  • Assistant Physician – Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (1998–2003)

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Pediatric Association
  • National Pediatric Association

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FAQ's Related to Pediatrician

Children should have regular pediatric check-ups for growth, development, nutrition, and immunization. A pediatric consultation may also be appropriate for persistent symptoms, recurrent infections, feeding difficulties, growth concerns, or other health problems.

Growth monitoring typically includes assessment of a child's height, weight, body mass index, developmental milestones, and overall physical development. Regular monitoring can help identify potential growth or developmental concerns early.

A pediatrician can assess a child's nutritional needs, eating habits, growth pattern, and potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies and provide age-appropriate dietary guidance.

Nutritional rickets is a disorder of growing bones commonly associated with inadequate vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Pediatric evaluation can help identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate management.

Vaccination schedules vary according to the child's age and the applicable national immunization program. Parents should follow the recommended schedule and discuss missed or delayed vaccines with their pediatrician.

Breastfeeding provides important nutrients and immune-related benefits for infants. A pediatrician can guide parents regarding breastfeeding, infant nutrition, supplementation, and age-appropriate feeding.

Rapid or excessive weight gain, significant weight loss, or a weight pattern that differs substantially from expected growth may require pediatric assessment. A pediatrician can evaluate growth patterns and nutritional factors.

Yes. Pediatricians can assess a child's growth pattern, nutrition, physical activity, and potential contributing factors and develop an age-appropriate management plan when needed.

Parents should bring the child's previous medical records, vaccination history, laboratory or imaging reports, medication information, and details about symptoms, diet, growth, and previous treatments when relevant.

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