Assoc. Prof. MD.Meryem Keçeli

Specialized Pediatric Gastroenterology: Advanced Diagnostics for Optimal Child Health

Assoc. Prof. MD. Meryem Keçeli offers specialized world-class care in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at İstinye University Hospital, focusing on the complex digestive and nutritional needs of children. Her comprehensive clinical expertise stems from dual specialization: first in General Pediatrics at Mersin University, and subsequently in her subspecialty at Akdeniz University. This extensive educational background, coupled with significant practical experience at major centers like Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital and Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, provides a robust foundation for treating challenging pediatric GI disorders.

Dr. Keçeli’s practice is deeply patient-centric, prioritizing compassionate care for both the child and their family. She leverages advanced technology for precise diagnostics, including sophisticated imaging techniques and endoscopic evaluations, which are crucial for accurately diagnosing conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, and severe functional GI issues. Her published research on novel diagnostic tools, such as the Analysis of thyroid gland problems with shear wave elastography in children with celiac disease, demonstrates her commitment to integrating cutting-edge non-invasive technologies.

She is adept at implementing advanced treatments, including specialized dietary interventions for nutritional disorders and celiac disease, a frequent area of her research. Whether managing chronic conditions like functional constipation (on which she has published research) or administering complex nutritional support, Dr. Keçeli’s goal is to optimize clinical outcomes, leading to faster recovery and significant patient comfort for children with delicate digestive health.

The title of Assoc. Prof. MD. establishes Meryem Keçeli as a key academic authority and scientific leader in Pediatric Gastroenterology at İstinye University Hospital. Her career progression, which includes serving as an Associate Professor at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, underscores her sustained role as an educator and research collaborator within major medical institutions. This continuous academic engagement ensures her practice is strictly rooted in evidence-based medicine.

Dr. Keçeli is highly active in scientific research, with a strong record of publications in international, peer-reviewed journals on critical topics in her field. Her work highlights her specialization in celiac disease, investigating its impact on sleep disturbances and its potential links to early childhood rotavirus infection. She is also engaged in comparing the effectiveness of different therapeutic agents for common pediatric conditions. This commitment to primary research is crucial for advancing clinical protocols.

Her membership in the ESPGHAN (European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) provides her with international certifications and direct access to global scientific evidence, ensuring that her diagnostics and treatment strategies adhere to the highest international standards. This dedication to global academic rigor and research translation places her at the forefront of the specialty.