Spec. MD. Ozan Uzunhan
Pediatric Health
Areas Of Interests
Dr. Ozan Uzunhan: Advanced Specialist in Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatrics, Dedicated to Complex Newborn Health, Growth, and Developmental Outcomes.
Dr. Ozan Uzunhan is a highly specialized expert in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Health, providing truly world class care to the most vulnerable patients: newborns and premature infants. His entire practice is governed by a patient centric philosophy, focusing intensely on the delicate needs of newborns, which requires meticulous attention to detail and gentle care for optimal neurodevelopmental results. Dr.Uzunhan’s clinical expertise is built on rigorous medical training and subspecialty education from Istanbul University, followed by years of intensive practice at major hospitals.
He is proficient in utilizing advanced technology and sophisticated diagnostics for complex neonatal conditions, including respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, and feeding difficulties in very low birth weight infants. His research into targeted protein fortification of breast milk highlights his commitment to advanced treatments that directly impact infant growth and clinical outcomes. Dr. Uzunhan excels in managing complications, such as prenatal thrombosis and rare air leak syndromes, often employing minimally invasive monitoring and therapeutic interventions. His focus is always on ensuring the utmost patient comfort and facilitating a faster recovery for both the newborn and the parents. Having spent many years managing critical cases, his presence at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul guarantees specialized, high level care for the most precious of patients.
Dr. Ozan Uzunhan's standing as an authority in Neonatal Intensive Care is rooted in his extensive academic background, including his Minor Specialization Training in Neonatology at Istanbul University. His clinical practice is rigorously founded on scientific research and the principles of evidence-based medicine, which he continuously integrates into his NICU protocols. His involvement as a key researcher in multicenter studies, such as the evaluation of growth hormone response in pediatric patients, showcases his dedication to advancing national and international medical knowledge.
Dr.Uzunhan's significant publications cover specialized and complex topics, including comparing diagnostic tests for childhood tuberculosis, evaluating clinical outcomes following the Fontan procedure, and a randomized clinical trial on infant nutrition. His continuous contributions to peer reviewed journals confirm his role as an educator and reliable source of scientific research within neonatology.
His memberships in the Turkish Neonatology Association and the Turkish Pediatric Institution provide a valuable prestigious certification of his professional and academic commitment. This strong focus on evidence-based research ensures that every diagnostic procedure and critical care strategy he employs provides the highest standard of care based on the latest validated scientific findings.
- Baş F, Darendeliler F, Aycan Z, Çetinkaya E, Berberoğlu M, Siklar Z, Öcal G, Timirci Ö, Çetinkaya S, Darcan ş, Gökşen Şimşek D, Bideci A, Cinaz P, Böber E, Demir K, Bereket A, Turan S, Atabek ME, Tütüncüler F, Isbir T, Bozkurt N, Kabataş Eryılmaz S, Uzunhan O, Küçükemre Aydın B, Bundak R. The exon 3-deleted/full-length growth hormone receptor polymorphism and response to growth hormone therapy in growth hormone deficiency and Turner syndrome: a multicenter study. Horm Res Paediatr. 2012;77(2):85-93.
- Uzunhan O, Törn SH, Somer A, Salman N, Köksalan K. Comparison of tuberculin skin test and QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube for the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis. Pediatr Int. 2015 Oct;57(5):893-6
- Elshana H, Özmen M, Aksu Uzunhan T, Uzunhan O, Ünüvar E, Kılıç A, Tatlı B, Aydınlı N, Çalışkan M. A tertiary care center's experience with febrile seizures: Evaluation of 632 cases. Minerva Pediatr. 2015 Jun 4
- Bulut O, Ince Z, Uzunhan O, Coban A. Prenatal thrombosis of renal veins and the inferior vena cava in a newborn with double heterozygosity for the factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene G20210A mutations: a case report. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2018 Mar;29(2):220-222
- Bulut O, Coban A, Uzunhan O, Ince Z. Effects of targeted versus adjustable protein fortification of breast milk on early growth in very low-birth-weight preterm infants: A randomized clinical trial. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020 Apr;35(2):335-343
- Polat AB, Ertürk M, Uzunhan O, Karademir N, Öztarhan K. 27 years of experience with the Fontan procedure: characteristics and clinical outcomes of children in a tertiary referral hospital. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jan 18;18(1):38
- Uzunhan O, Yıldırım MB, Eser C, Öztarhan K, Çelik A. A rare cause of air-leak syndrome in a premature newborn: a case report. BMC Pediatr. 2023 Jul 13;23(1):360
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- Turkish Neonatology Association
- Turkish Pediatric Institution
