DR. MEVLIT KORKMAZ

Prof. Dr. Korkmaz has built a strong academic and clinical career in pediatric surgery, treating a wide spectrum of surgical conditions from the neonatal period through adolescence. He places strong emphasis on early diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques, and long-term outcomes. He is also active in parent education, regularly sharing medical guidance on common childhood surgical problems such as undescended testes and chronic constipation.

Areas of Expertise

• Undescended testes (cryptorchidism) and pediatric urological surgery
• Inguinal hernia and hydrocele surgery in children
• Neonatal surgery and congenital anomalies
• Gastrointestinal disorders in children
• Chronic constipation and functional bowel disorders
• Surgical care from newborn period to adolescence

Education

• M.D., Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1991)
• Specialization in Pediatric Surgery, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2002)

Professional Experience

• Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul (2023–Present)
• Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Emsey Hospital, Istanbul (2016–2023)
• Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (2011–2016)
• Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2009–2011)