rof. Dr. Kenan KOCABAY is a distinguished pediatrician with extensive clinical and academic expertise in the comprehensive healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents, from the neonatal period through adolescence. His practice encompasses preventive medicine, evidence-based diagnosis, and the management of both acute and chronic pediatric conditions.

Drawing upon decades of clinical experience and an accomplished academic career, Prof. Dr. Kocabay adopts a patient-centered, family-oriented approach, delivering individualized care grounded in the latest scientific evidence. His commitment is to ensuring the highest standards of pediatric healthcare while promoting the long-term well-being and healthy development of every child.

Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and long-term medical follow-up from the neonatal period through adolescence

• Growth, developmental, and nutritional surveillance, including routine well-child examinations

• Preventive pediatric healthcare and immunization planning in accordance with national vaccination guidelines

• Diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of common childhood infections and chronic pediatric disorders

• Outpatient pediatric evaluation and treatment, as well as inpatient clinical management when hospitalization is indicated

Education

• Düzce University Faculty of Medicine

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

• Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1981)

• Çorum Social Security Hospital (SSK Hospital) (1982–1987)

• Fırat University Faculty of Medicine (1987–1990)

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1990–1996)

• Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine (1996–2002)

Academic Research and Scientific Contributions

Prof. Dr. Kocabay has made significant scholarly contributions across a broad spectrum of pediatric subspecialties, with particular research interests including:

• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), genetics, and molecular biomarkers

• Pediatric nephrology and urinary tract disorders

• Pediatric neurology and epilepsy

• Pediatric emergency medicine and critical care

• Pediatric emergency medicine, forensic pediatric cases, and adolescent health

• Pediatric nutrition, vitamin D metabolism, and hematologic disorders

• Child protection, social pediatrics, and community child health

• Neonatal infections and Group B Streptococcus colonization

Editorial Roles and Scientific Publications

Prof. Dr. Kocabay has served in several prestigious editorial capacities within internationally recognized pediatric journals, including:

• Editorial Board Member, The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (SCI-Expanded), Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

• Editorial Board Member, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi, Hacettepe University

• Editor, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi (ISSN: 0010-0161, SCI-Expanded), Turkish National Pediatric Society

• Editor, The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (ISSN: 0041-4301, SCI-Expanded), Turkish National Pediatric Society

Scientific Research and Congress Participation

His recent academic activities include participation in numerous nationally recognized research projects, including:

• Psychosocial Determinants of Suicide Attempts Among Adolescents Admitted to Düzce University Faculty of Medicine Children's Clinic (2016)

• Forensic Evaluation of Pediatric Emergency Department Admissions at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine (2016)

• Serum Vitamin B12 and 25(OH) Vitamin D Levels in Obese Children Aged 5–17 Years in the Düzce Region (2016)

• Clinical Evaluation of Severe Pediatric Anemia Cases Followed Between 2012 and 2015 (2015)

• Assessment of Serum 25(OH) Vitamin D Levels in Preschool Children Attending the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine Hospital (2015)

Why Choose Prof. Dr. Kenan KOCABAY?

• Delivers evidence-based pediatric diagnosis and treatment aligned with the latest international clinical guidelines

• Brings decades of distinguished academic and clinical expertise in pediatric medicine

• Integrates scientific research and scholarly excellence into everyday clinical practice

• Provides comprehensive healthcare from the neonatal period through adolescence

• Emphasizes transparent communication, compassionate care, and strong family partnerships

• Actively contributes to national and international pediatric research, scientific publications, and academic advancement

Contact

• E-mail: [email protected]