Spec. MD. Elif Erdem Özcan
Pediatric Health
Areas Of Interests
Dr. Elif Erdem Özcan: Comprehensive Pediatric Health Specialist Providing Patient-Centric Care and Advanced Follow-Up for Complex Childhood Conditions
Dr. Elif Erdem Özcan is a dedicated specialist in Pediatric Health, providing truly world-class care that spans the full developmental spectrum from infancy through adolescence. Her comprehensive approach is built on a profoundly patient-centric philosophy, recognizing that effective care must address the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of every child and family. Dr. Özcan's clinical expertise covers general pediatrics, offering advanced treatments for acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and robust preventive health strategies. A key focus of her practice involves specialized follow-up care for children who have completed treatment for serious conditions. Her advanced knowledge, refined during her extensive tenure at major hospitals including Şişli Memorial Hospital, is applied to complex cases, such as assessing vaccine response in children treated for cancers and solid tumors. This requires the application of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated diagnostics to ensure that children regain full health and robust immunity.
By providing meticulous long-term care, Dr. Özcan aims to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and facilitate a faster recovery and return to normal life. Her empathetic, detailed methodology ensures that both parents and children feel comfortable, well-informed, and supported throughout the entire treatment process, from routine check-ups to managing more complex health challenges. Dr. Elif Erdem Özcan’s clinical work is rigorously underpinned by her commitment to scientific research and the continuous application of evidence-based medicine. Her academic foundation, established during her training at the prestigious Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, and the Child Health Institute, forms the core of her diagnostic and therapeutic methodology.
She contributes actively to the medical community, having served in an academic capacity at Istanbul Gelisim University, where she took on the vital role of an educator, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her specific scientific research has yielded important publications and international presentations, including abstracts at the SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) and the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
This research primarily investigates the efficacy and immune response to live vaccines in children following treatments for leukemia and solid tumors, positioning her as a leading academic authority in post-oncology care and immunology. Her contributions also include authorship in publications like "Memorial Pediatrics Practices," specifically focusing on Breast Milk and Nutrition. These publications, combined with her dedication to national associations like the Turkish Pediatric Association, ensure her practice remains current, informed by the latest evidence-based findings, and committed to high level diagnostics for all pediatric health issues.
- Effectiveness of Vaccination in Patients Who Have Received Treatment for Childhood Cancers and/or Undergone Stem Cell Transplantation, Istanbul University Institute of Child Health, April 2011
Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings:
2- Erdem Özcan E, Anak S, Kılıç A, Onel M, Ozguven A, Unüvar A, Karakaş Z, Oztürk G, Ağaçfidan A, Devecioğlu O, Ağaoğlu L The Responce to Live Vaccines in Children Treated For Solid Tumors, SIOP 2012, 44th Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, Poster presentation.
3- Anak S, Ozcan E, Ozguven A, Oztürk G, Kılıç A, Onel M, Ağaçfidan A The Responce to Vaccines in Children Who Underwent Stem Cell Transplantation: Preliminary Results From A Single Center, 39th Annual Meeting of the EuropeanGroup For Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2013, Poster presentation.
1. Memorial Pediatric Practices, 2018, Breast Milk and Nutrition
Articles published in national refereed journals:
1. Yakup ERGÜL, Kemal NİşLİ, Erkin RAHİMOV, Elif ERDEM ÖZCAN, Ümrah AYDOĞAN, Rukiye EKER ÖMEROĞLU, Aygün DİNDAR
Diagnosis, Treatment and Follow-up and Evaluation of Results in Children and Adolescents with Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Children's Journal 10(4):190-197, 2010
Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings:
1- Elif ERDEM ÖZCAN, Bahar ÇALIşKAN, Ayper SOMER, Ensar YEKELER, Nuran SALMAN 2-Month-Old Case Report of Miliary Tuberculosis with Central Nervous System Involvement Developing After Domestic Contact; 6th National Pediatric Infection Congress, Poster presentation
2- Elif ERDEM ÖZCAN, Bahar ÇALIşKAN, Ayper SOMER, Ayşegül ÜNÜVAR, Nuran SALMAN, Sema ANAK, Gülyüz ÖZTÜRK
Use of Positron Emission Tomography in Clinical Practice: 5 Case Reports; 6th National Pediatric Infection Congress, Poster presentation
3- Mahmut DOĞRU, Elif ERDEM, Derun TORLAK, Burak TATLI, Nur AYDINLI Fascioscapulohumeral Dystrophy: Case Report; 29th Pediatrics Days, Poster presentation
4- Erdem Özcan E, Anak S, Kılıç A, Önel M, Özguven A, Ünüvar A, Karakaş Z, Öztürk G, Ağaçfidan A, Devecioğlu Ö, Ağaoğlu L. Evaluation of Inactivated Vaccine Efficacy in Patients Received Treatment for Childhood Cancers, 38. National Hematology Congress 2012, Poster presentation.
5- Erdem Özcan E, Anak S, Kılıç A, Özguven A, Ünüvar A, Karakaş Z, Öztürk G, Önel M, Ağaçfidan A, Devecioğlu Ö, Ağaoğlu L Evaluation of Response to Measles, Rubella, Mumps and Varicella Vaccines in Pediatric Patients with Completed Leukemia Treatment , 38th National Hematology Congress 2012, Poster presentation.
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- Turkish Pediatric Association
- National Pediatrics Association
- Turkish hematology association thesis/project support award, 2012.
