Professional Experience
- Neonatology specialist at Ondokuz Mayıs University Hospital (1998–2008)
- Stint at Ankara Private Bayındır Hospital in 2003
- Founded and led the Neonatal ICU at Gaziantep Children’s Hospital (2008–2010)
- Led the Neonatal Department and established NICU at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2010–2019)
- Observer in Neonatology at University of Wisconsin Meriter Hospital, USA (2011)
- Since April 2022 serves as Vice Dean at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine and leads the hospital’s Medical Ethics Committee
Academic Contributions
- Served as Term III coordinator in medical education (2016–2018)
- Member of faculty board and infection control committee at Bezmialem Vakıf University
- Active in neonatal research, including studies on neonatal sepsis and pain management
Areas of Expertise
- Premature baby follow‑up – supporting growth, nutrition and respiratory support
- Surgical neonatal care – monitoring infants after neonatal surgery
- Congenital metabolic disease follow‑up – managing inherited metabolic disorders
- Neonatal hemodialysis – dialysis support for newborns with renal failure
- Neonatal pain management – dedicated strategies to relieve pain in newborns
Publications and Research
Dr. Bayraktar has presented and published on neonatal sepsis, polymorphisms in neonatal acute renal failure, and evidence‑based neonatal ICU care. Her contributions include retrospective analyses of neonatal sepsis cases and presentations at international neonatal congresses.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Bayraktar emphasizes compassionate and evidence‑based care. She advocates clear communication with families, multi‑disciplinary treatment planning, and continuous support for parents during critical neonatal care.
Professional Affiliations
- Vice Dean, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
- Chair, Biruni University Hospital Medical Ethics Committee
- Member, Biruni Hospital Baby Friendly Committee
FAQs
- Is Dr. Bilge Bayraktar board‑certified?
- Yes, she is certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology and has over two decades of neonatal intensive care experience.
- What conditions does she treat?
- Dr. Bayraktar treats premature infants, postoperative newborns, babies with congenital metabolic diseases, and provides neonatal dialysis and pain care.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes, she is fluent in English and experienced in managing international patient families.
- Does she participate in medical education?
- Yes, she has held roles in medical education coordination and faculty committees at university hospitals.
- What languages does she speak?
- She speaks Turkish and English professionally.
