Selami Sozubir, pediatric surgeon and urologist (Istanbul, Turkey) - Experts Medical
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Selami Sozubir

Selami Sozubir

Pediatric surgeon and urologist
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Istanbul, Turkey.
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Work experience: over 35 years
Sezai Karakuş
Sezai Karakuş
Newborn Circumcision
We went to Dr. Selami for newborn circumcision. He is not only an expert in his field, but also a wonderful doctor with a great approach. He made a potentially stressful process very easy with his kindness and professionalism. Before the procedure, he performs an exam and makes the decision to circumcise, performing the procedure while soothing the child with breast milk. His love for his job and children is evident in every action he takes. We are so glad to have met him on our journey.
Baran Aydın
Baran Aydın
Testicular neoplasia
Our son was diagnosed with testicular failure after birth. We learned that he needed surgery to lower his testicle. When it comes to a child, especially an infant, it is a very distressing situation for parents. But we were very lucky to meet Dr. Selami. We trusted him from the first examination. He explained the situation to us so well with all the pros and cons that we had no questions left. Surgery might have been necessary, but he waited until the last moment, taking his time to send us for surgery. Our son ended up having surgery, but the process was very comfortable. We left the hospital with smiles. The surgery was very successful. On behalf of my wife, me and our son, I thank him for his smile, energy and professionalism.
Elif Demirci
Elif Demirci
Hypospadias and enlarged kidney
My son Tariq was born with hypospadias and enlarged kidney. While researching this problem, we consulted at least 7-8 professors. But with both heart and mind we chose Dr. Selami. He underwent two surgeries. Despite the success of the first surgery, my son's body did not accept the procedure. During this period, we cannot find words to describe the moral support Dr. Selami gave us. He approached us with such patience and compassion that our lost hope was revived. On August 29, he performed a second surgery with tissue grafting and the result was excellent. This disease is a very difficult process for both the family and the child, but the one reason we were able to go through the process most comfortably was Dr. Selami. We were always able to easily contact him and get answers to our questions. We are so glad our paths crossed.
Recep Kılıç
Recep Kılıç
Hydronephrosis, ureterocele and kidney anomaly
We found out about our son's kidney enlargement while he was still in the womb. Our son was one month old when we met the doctor. After an ultrasound, we learned that he had hydronephrosis (3rd degree) of both kidneys, ureterocele and 3 kidney anomaly. During this difficult period, our doctor was there for us with all his medical knowledge, compassion and sincerity. First, at 4.5 months old, he underwent surgery for ureterocele, which was very successful. Due to this surgery, the degree of hydronephrosis was reduced. Later, we found vesicoureteral reflux (3rd degree) during urination. During this period, we waited until 3 years and when the degree remained the same, bilateral injection surgery was performed. After the surgery, the DMR and hydronephrosis decreased to grade 2. At our last follow-up in July 2023, we saw that the injection had reduced the degree to 1. After that, all that was needed was continued monitoring and no more injections were needed. Again, we thank our doctor who has been by our side for 7 years and patiently and thoroughly answered all our questions. We are so glad we got to know him.
Murat Özdemir
Murat Özdemir
inguinal hernia
Our 2 month old baby had an inguinal hernia and we were very afraid. Our wonderful, experienced doctor performed a very successful surgery. We came to the hospital from far away, and he took such good care of us that he relieved all of our fears and panic. Even after the surgery was completed, he continued to monitor our condition closely. We are so glad we found Dr. Selami, may God bless him a thousand times over.
Esra Yıldız
Esra Yıldız
Hydronephrosis of the left kidney
We found out that Mohammed had enlargement of his left kidney back during a detailed ultrasound in the womb, and we were told that this was something we needed to monitor. When our baby was 6 months old, the decision was made to have surgery due to grade 3 hydronephrosis of the left kidney. Dr. Selami evaluated all ultrasound reports, did scintigraphy and carefully considered all options before deciding on surgery. By the way, our doctor is not only an amazing surgeon, but also an excellent pediatric urologist. He informed us so thoroughly about the surgery and the process and was so thorough in putting us at ease. You can rest assured that you will have no questions left. On the day of surgery, we trusted our child to his smiling and sincere face with complete peace of mind. After the surgery, he was in touch with us day and night, keeping a constant eye on all the details, which helped us through the process with ease. Muhammad is now 14 months old and at his last checkup, our doctor gave us the good news that he is over it. Our sweet, kind and smiling doctor, we are so glad you are there and that we met you. We are so grateful to you that we can't put it into words. If you have a need in this area, I would say never have surgery without getting a valuable opinion from Dr. Selami.
Ayşe Çetin
Ayşe Çetin
Hydronephrosis of the right kidney
When we came to see Dr. Selami, our son was only 37 days old and we did not have a complete diagnosis or information about treatment for grade 4 hydronephrosis in his right kidney. Our doctor's careful review of previous ultrasounds and scintigraphy, as well as his attention to the perinatologic findings in the womb, which had been ignored until now, led him to refer us to a pediatric radiologist, which corrected the misdiagnosis of a narrowed kidney. Thus, our son may have avoided an unnecessary surgery in his short life. Now, with our doctor's guidance, we will work together to treat our son's unilateral vesicoureteral reflux. Thank you for everything. We recommend other parents whose children suffer from kidney and ureter problems to at least seek his valuable opinion, as this is the right address.
Pediatric surgeon and urologist
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Work experience: over 35 years

Achievements and awards

Professor, Doctor of Medicine.
1997: Commendation from the Rector of Onokuz Mayys University for his contribution to international medical literature
1998: Ihsan Numanoglu Award for the best paper at the National Congress of Pediatric Surgery.
2001: Commendation from the Rector of Kocaeli University for scientific contribution.
2007: Honorary Diploma from the Government of Kosovo and Association of Pediatric Surgery of Kosovo
2009: Letter of Appreciation from the Dean's Office of the University of Jeditepe for scientific activities
2009: Award for the best clinical work at the Congress of Anesthesiologists in Saudi Arabia

About the doctor

Specialization
  • Penile surgery
  • Hypospadias surgery
  • Circumcision
  • Vesico-ureteral reflux surgery
  • Endoscopic surgery
  • Pediatric Tumor Surgery
  • Pediatric inguinal surgery
  • Surgery of newborns
Education
  • 1989: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Jerrahpaşa University
  • 1997: Assistant in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Onokuz Mayıs University.
Professional experience
  • 1989-1991: Practicing physician, Tosia State Hospital, Kastamonu
  • 1997: Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Samsun State Hospital
  • 1997: Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Istanbul.
  • 1999-2005: Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University.
  • 2005-2018: Professor, Yeditepe University
  • Since 2018: Specialist in Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Liv Hospital, İstanbul
Scientific activities and publications

Professor Selami Sözübir is actively involved in scientific activities, speaking at more than 15 national and international congresses as chairman, secretary, organizing or scientific committee member. He has presented oral papers at 28 international congresses and has been invited as a speaker at more than 25 scientific meetings. Prof. Sözyubir has also chaired 8 international and 21 national scientific meetings.

He holds the position of Deputy Editor at Child Surgery Journal and Editor-in-Chief at Yeditepe Medical Journal. He has 43 articles published in international journals and 34 articles in national publications. Prof. Sözyubir has also written one book chapter and contributed to the translation of three books.

Awards

Prof. Sözyubir has been honored with a number of awards for his scientific achievements. In 1997, he was recognized by the Chancellor of Onokuz Mayys University for his contribution to international medical literature. In 1998, his experimental work on fetal surgery was awarded first prize at the National Congress of Pediatric Surgery. In 2001, he received a letter of appreciation from the Rector of Kocaeli University for his scientific contributions. In 2007, the Kosovo Government and the Association of Pediatric Surgery of Kosovo awarded him an honorary diploma for organizing the International Congress of Hypospadias Surgery. In 2009, he was awarded a letter of appreciation by the Dean of the University of Jeditepe for scientific achievements in 2008, and received the best clinical research award at the Anesthesia Congress in Saudi Arabia.

Membership in professional organizations
  • Association of Pediatric Surgery
  • Association of Pediatric Urology
  • Association of spinal bifida
  • Association of pediatric thoracic surgery of the Aegean region
  • European Association of Pediatric Urology
  • Association of Pediatric Surgery of Kosovo
Clinic where the doctor performs operations
Liv Hospital Ulus
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Turkey, Istanbul