Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. Çatlı has held prominent positions in both public and private healthcare settings:
- Current: Associate Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology at Liv Hospital Ulus and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul (since September 2021)
- Previous roles include:
- Pediatric endocrinology specialist, İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital (2014–2015)
- Faculty member at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine (2015–2021)
- Resident and subspecialist at Dokuz Eylül University (2010–2014)
- Managed thousands of pediatric patients with hormonal disorders and metabolic diseases
Academic Contributions
Prof. Dr. Çatlı actively contributes through education, research, and mentorship:
- Teaching pediatric endocrinology at İzmir Katip Çelebi University and Liv Hospital academic programs
- Presented research at national pediatric endocrinology and diabetes congresses
- Research interests include childhood obesity, insulin resistance, growth disorders, puberty issues, thyroid and adrenal diseases
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Dr. Çatlı diagnoses and treats a wide range of pediatric endocrine disorders:
- Obesity & insulin resistance: Personalized diet and hormone-based interventions
- Diabetes: Management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children
- Growth and puberty disorders: Treatment for short stature, delayed or early puberty, excessive hair growth, PCOS
- Thyroid diseases: Care for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid nodules
- Adrenal disorders: Including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease
- Bone and calcium metabolism: Managing rickets, vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis
- Sexual development disorders: Addressing delayed testicular descent, ambiguous genitalia, hypospadias
Publications and Research
Prof. Dr. Çatlı has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in pediatric endocrinology, including:
– Case study on Vitamin D-dependent rickets type I presenting two cases
– Report on early-onset Graves’ disease in children
– Overview of physical and sexual development during adolescence
– Study relating serum chemerin levels to childhood obesity
– Case report on subclinical hypothyroidism due to lingual thyroid
Her research supports the development of tailored treatments and early diagnosis protocols for children.
Patient Care Philosophy
Prof. Dr. Çatlı emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care:
- Clear communication: Explains treatment plans and educates families
- Empathy: Offers supportive care addressing both medical and emotional needs
- Structured follow-up: Monitors growth and hormonal balance over time
- International patient support: Provides online consultations and accommodates cultural differences
- Positive feedback: Parents highlight improved growth, better-controlled diabetes, and enriched quality of life in follow-up testimonials
Professional Affiliations
Prof. Dr. Çatlı is an active member of prestigious professional societies:
- European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
- Turkish Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
- Aegean Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Association
- Growing Child Association
- Certified by the Turkish Pediatric Endocrinology Board (subspecialty certified in 2016)
FAQs
- Is Dr. Gönül Çatlı board‑certified?
- Yes. She holds Turkish subspecialty certification in pediatric endocrinology since 2016, and became a full professor in 2022.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. She offers online consultations and provides comprehensive care for international patients at Liv Hospital.
- What conditions does she treat?
- She treats pediatric diabetes, obesity, growth disorders, thyroid and adrenal diseases, puberty problems, and bone metabolism issues.
- How long are typical hospital stays?
- Most care is outpatient. Hospital stays range from a single day to longer stays depending on the condition and treatment plan.
- What languages does she speak?
- She is fluent in Turkish and English, and supports multilingual patient consultations.
- Can I consult before travel?
- Yes. She provides online pre-travel consultations to evaluate cases and prepare for in-person treatment.
- How does she incorporate family education?
- She emphasizes parent education on diet, insulin therapy, and long‑term hormonal monitoring to improve outcomes.
