DR. AYLA GUVEN

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven, M.D. is a highly esteemed Pediatric Endocrinologist over 30 years of experience in child health, pediatric endocrinology, and diabetes. Her career includes extensive clinical practice, academic leadership, and internationally recognized research contributions.

Area of Expertise

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven specializes in:

• Menstrual disorders, hirsutism, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Adrenal gland disorders
• Disorders of sexual development
• Type 2 diabetes in children
• Thyroid diseases
• Growth disorders (short stature and tall stature)
• Puberty disorders (precocious and delayed puberty)

She is an active member of the Endocrine Society, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Society, National Pediatric Association, and Istanbul Medical Chamber, reflecting her deep engagement in advancing pediatric endocrine care.

Education

• M.D. – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1986)
• Specialization in Child Health and Diseases – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1993)
• Subspecialty in Pediatric Endocrinology – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2002)

Professional Experience

• Completed mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary after graduation
• Earned specialization in Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1993)
• Served as Assistant Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (from 2003), where she trained Turkey’s first Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialists
• Completed international training at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA (May–November 2003)
• Received the title of Associate Professor on March 13, 2006
• Appointed Head of Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (2008), where she trained 5 subspecialists (2009–2017)
• Served as a training instructor at the Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women (2017–2021)
• Worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024)
• Currently practices at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, with 78 SCI/SCI-E publications, numerous national papers, and book chapters