Prof. MD. Erkan Çakır
Pediatric Pulmonology
Areas Of Interests
Leading the Way in Pediatric Lung Health with Compassion and Precision
At Liv Hospital, Prof. Dr. Erkan Çakır stands as one of Turkey’s foremost specialists in pediatric pulmonology, dedicated to improving the respiratory health of children through a patient-centric approach and the use of advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. With more than two decades of clinical experience, he combines his deep medical expertise with empathy and individualized care to ensure that every young patient receives world-class, evidence-based treatment tailored to their unique needs.
From asthma and cystic fibrosis to chronic bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, and congenital airway disorders, Prof. Çakır applies the most modern diagnostic tools, such as high-resolution lung imaging, pulmonary function testing, and minimally invasive bronchoscopy, to achieve precise diagnoses and faster recovery outcomes. His approach is grounded in both clinical excellence and compassionate communication, ensuring that parents are informed, comforted, and confident throughout every stage of their child’s treatment.
Prof. Çakır’s international collaborations and leadership within national lung health programs highlight his dedication to bringing global medical advancements into daily pediatric practice. At Liv Hospital, his mission is clear: to restore every child’s breath with cutting-edge care, safety, and hope for a healthier future.
As a Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology, Prof. Dr. Erkan Çakır has built a reputation as a scientific authority and academic leader in his field. His journey through Istanbul University, Marmara University, and leading national medical institutions has been marked by a relentless pursuit of evidence-based medicine and medical innovation. Having served as a senior lecturer and department leader at Bezmialem Vakıf University for over a decade, he has trained and mentored a new generation of pediatric pulmonologists, bridging the gap between research and clinical excellence.
Prof. Çakır’s scientific portfolio includes numerous international publications, research projects, and award-winning studies focused on childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and interstitial lung diseases. His groundbreaking contributions have earned him over 20 national and international awards, including the Turkish Thoracic Society’s National Lung Health Awards and several first-prize recognitions for research presentations. His membership in prestigious organizations such as the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the Turkish Thoracic Society further solidifies his status as a thought leader shaping the future of pediatric lung medicine.
Through his ongoing research, Prof. Çakır continues to advance diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies that define the future of modern pediatric respiratory care. His academic leadership ensures that every treatment at Liv Hospital is not only compassionate but also anchored in the latest scientific evidence, reaffirming the hospital’s mission to deliver the highest standard of medical excellence.
- Turkish Pediatrics Institution, member of the supervisory board
- Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, board member
- Turkish Thoracic Society
- Istanbul Tuberculosis Association
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
• Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD) national lung health award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 2023
• TTD Pediatric pulmonology working group, oral presentation second prize: Childhood interstitial lung diseases in Turkey: First data from the national registry system, 2023
• 7th Congress of Young Pediatricians Oral Presentation First Prize/Evaluation of the Relationship between Mucosa-Associated Invariant T Cells (MAIT) and Childhood Asthma, 2022
• Turkish Thoracic Society Pediatric Chest Diseases Working Group oral presentation first prize ISPAT PROJECT: Evaluation of standardized tracheostomy trainings applied to caregivers of children with tracheostomy in the 1st year and its reflections on the clinic
• TTD, pediatric pulmonology study group oral presentation award, 2021
• TTD, International Publication Third Prize: Effects of inspiratory muscle training on postural stability, pulmonary function and functional capacity in children with cystic fibrosis: A randomized controlled trial, 2021
• TTD, national lung health award, 2020
• TTD, international broadcasting third prize, 2020
• Pediatric Respiratory Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis Society, Oral Presentation Second Prize: 'Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosed and Not Diagnosed by Newborn Screening', 2020
• Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, Best Oral Presentation Second Prize: Comparison of Functional Capacity in Pediatric Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis with Healthy Population Reference Values, 2019
• TTD, Pediatric pulmonology working group mini-symposium oral presentation award: Pseudo bartter syndrome: the most common complication encountered in the national cystic fibrosis registry, 2019
• TTD, Pediatric pulmonology working group oral presentation award: clinical and radiological evaluation of postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans patients, 2019
• TTD, Pediatric pulmonology working group poster presentation award: Evaluation of right heart functions in pediatric patients with mild cystic fibrosis, 2018
• TTD, Pediatric Chest Diseases Working Group Oral Presentation Award: Cystic Fibrosis Patients Followed Up in Turkey in the Last Year: Initial Data from the National Cystic Fibrosis Registry, 2018
• Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, Best Paper Award, 2017
• TTD, Published congress paper first prize, 2017
• Turkish Thoracic Society 2016 “Overseas publication” second prize, 2016
• Turkish Thoracic Society 17th Annual Congress Young Researcher Incentive Award, 2016
• Turkish Thoracic Society 16th Annual Congress Child Study Group, best poster award, 2013
• Turkish Thoracic Society 16th Annual Congress Child Study Group, best oral presentation award, 2013
• Turkish Thoracic Society 16th Annual Congress Child Study Group promising work award, 2013
• Award for Best Poster in Pulmonology in European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2007
• Turkish Thoracic Society 10th Annual Congress Mini Symposium Second Prize, 2007
