Spec. MD. Merve Hilal Dolu
Pediatric Neurology
Areas Of Interests
Specialized Pediatric Neurology Care at İstinye University Liv Hospital
Spec. MD. Merve Hilal Dolu is a dedicated pediatric neurologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsies, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, neurometabolic diseases, speech disorders, and headaches. She received her medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and completed her pediatric and pediatric neurology residencies at İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Ondokuz Mayıs University. Dr. Dolu combines advanced diagnostic techniques with patient-centered care to support the neurological development and well-being of children facing complex neurological conditions.
At İstinye University Liv Hospital, Dr. Dolu utilizes cutting-edge neurodiagnostic tools and evidence-based therapies to provide personalized treatments targeted at improving neurological function and quality of life. Her compassionate approach ensures families receive comprehensive support through diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of pediatric neurological disorders in a nurturing environment designed for children’s comfort and recovery.
Spec. MD. Merve Hilal Dolu is an esteemed academic contributor and researcher at İstinye University, with numerous scientific publications focused on pediatric neurological disorders such as hyperekplexia, leukemias, genetic basal ganglia diseases, and the neurological impacts of COVID-19. Her research enhances the understanding and treatment of childhood neurological diseases, advancing evidence-based practice in pediatric neurology.
Dr. Dolu is committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering a research-driven learning environment that integrates the latest scientific advances with clinical excellence. Through her combined clinical and academic efforts, she helps to elevate the standards of pediatric neurological care at İstinye University Liv Hospital, ensuring patients benefit from innovative, compassionate, and scientifically grounded treatment approaches.
- Dolu MH, Öz Tunçer G, Akça Ü, et al. Hyperekplexia: A Single-Center Experience. Journal of Child Neurology. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/08830738241263243
- M Guren Dolu , A Canbolat Ayhan, M Erguven, C Timur, A Yoruk, S Ozdemir. Bone mineralization defects after treatement of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. Minerva Pediatr.2015;67(5):419-25.
- Kılıç B, Topçu Y, Dursun ş, Erol İ, Dolu MH, Taşdemir HA, Aydın K. Single gene, two diseases, and multiple clinical presentations: Biotin–thiamine-responsive basal ganglia disease. Brain Dev. 2020;42(8):572-580.
- Tunçer GÖ, Dolu MH, Aydın S, Akça Ü, Aksoy A. How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Pediatric Neurologists? Pediatric Neurology 2022;132: 41-44.
- Aydın K, Kılıç B, Topçu Y, Telhan L, Dolu MH, Kartal A. Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of Pediatric Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Could Be Diagnostic and Life-Saving. Pediatr Neurol 2022;133:40-47.
- Akça U, Sanrı A, Akça G, Dolu MH, Taşdemir HA Behind smiling faces: Angelman Syndrome. Bozok Med J 2020;10(2):100-4
- Dolu MH. Mıhçı F, Taşdemir HA, Aydın ÖF. Unusual presentation of Wernicke’s encephalopathy with hypertension. Pediatric Academic Case Reports April 2023. 2(2):060-062
