Ahmet Oktem

Dr. Ahmet Oktem is a neonatologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He treats premature infants in intensive care and manages neonatal infections. His work includes interventions for congenital anomalies and metabolic disorders such as hypoglycemia – low blood sugar in newborns.

Specialization and Pediatric Approach

Dr. Oktem treats newborns with life-threatening conditions. He performs treatments for respiratory issues and birth-related infections in the neonatal intensive care unit. He also provides care for congenital conditions. These conditions include hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and Arnold Chiari syndrome.

His approach combines prenatal screening with immediate postnatal interventions. This helps ensure a healthy start for high-risk infants. Dr. Oktem uses diagnostics like brain MRI and EEG – a test that records brain activity – to monitor infant neurological health.

Work Experience

• 2009–2021 – Research Assistant at the Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University.
• 2014–2017 – Research Assistant at the Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University.
• 2007–2011 – Research Assistant at Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University.

Education and Training

• 2021 – Doctorate, Ankara University, Turkey.
• 2017 – Medical Specialization in Pediatrics, Hacettepe University, Turkey.
• 2011 – Minor Specialization, Ufuk University, Turkey.
• 2006 – Undergraduate Medical Degree, Ankara University, Turkey.

Procedures and Diagnostics

Dr. Oktem oversees treatments for infants requiring neurosurgical or oncological care. He coordinates various interventions to manage neonatal health:

• Neonatal intensive care monitoring
• Metabolic disorder management
• Brain biopsy coordination
• Electroencephalography (EEG) for seizure monitoring
• Craniotomy and radiosurgery support for congenital issues
• Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy coordination