Professional Experience
Dr Gökçe’s clinical career:
- Currently a Pediatric Surgeon Specialist at Private Ümran Medical Center, Istanbul.
- More than 30 years of pediatric surgical practice.
- Provides surgical care for infants, children and adolescents in a private hospital setting, focusing on congenital anomalies, pediatric urology, gastrointestinal and thoracic surgery.
Academic Contributions
Dr Gökçe’s professional involvement:
- Offers consultations and surgical treatment for a wide range of pediatric surgical conditions and educates families about care pathways.
- Provides services to international patients, including online pre-consultations.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Gökçe specializes in several pediatric surgical areas, described here in patient-friendly terms:
- Neonatal surgery: repair of congenital anomalies such as esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal malformations.
- Pediatric urology: treatment of hypospadias, undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract malformations.
- Gastrointestinal surgery in children: appendicitis treatment, hernia repair, abdominal malformations.
- Thoracic pediatric surgery: correction of chest-wall deformities, congenital lung diseases.
- Minimally invasive pediatric surgery: laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques designed for children, aiming for shorter recovery and less visible scarring.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr Gökçe emphasizes the following in his approach to patient care:
- Offers safe, effective and personalized surgical treatment for infants, children and adolescents.
- Values clear communication with families, educating them about the condition, treatment options and recovery process.
- Welcomes international patients and facilitates online pre-consultations to support families from abroad.
- Focuses on cultural sensitivity, child-friendly care and high patient satisfaction in a supportive, family-centred environment.
- Examples of successful outcomes include use of minimally invasive treatments that reduce hospital stay and visible scarring—though specific case-studies are not publicly detailed.
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed pediatric surgeon in Turkey, specialist in pediatric surgery.
- Fluent in English, supporting care of international patients.
FAQs
- Is Dr Mehmet Gökçe board-certified?
- Yes — He is a pediatric surgery specialist in Turkey, having completed his training in pediatric surgery in 1993 and currently practicing at a private medical centre.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs a wide range of pediatric surgical interventions including neonatal congenital anomaly repair (such as esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia), pediatric urology (hypospadias, undescended testis, urinary tract malformations), gastrointestinal surgery (appendicitis, hernia repair, intestinal malformations), thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy).
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes — His clinic offers online pre-consultation services and his practice accommodates non-Turkish-speaking families, making it accessible to international patients.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- The hospital stay depends on the type of surgery: minimally invasive procedures normally allow shorter stays, while complex congenital repairs may require longer inpatient care. For an accurate estimate you should consult the clinic directly and ask for specifics based on the child’s condition.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Turkish and English, which supports communication with families from abroad.
- How can a consultation be arranged?
- You can contact Private Ümran Medical Center in Istanbul and request an appointment with Dr Gökçe. Sending your child’s existing medical records prior to consultation helps the care team plan more effectively.
- Are minimally invasive surgical techniques available at his practice?
- Yes — Minimally invasive pediatric surgery (laparoscopic and thoracoscopic) is included in his service offerings, aiming to reduce recovery time and visible scarring for young patients.
