Eda Kepenekli

Dr. Eda Kepenekli is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She led the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Marmara University for five years. Dr. Kepenekli earned second place in a national scientific research project on pneumococcal vaccines.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

The specialist treats a range of childhood infections and immune-related conditions. Dr. Kepenekli treats tuberculosis, HIV infection, and hepatitis C in children. She focuses on preventing infections in patients with immune system defects. Her clinical interests include treating respiratory tract infections, rash diseases, and chronic diarrhea. She also provides vaccination programs and pediatric COVID-19 treatment protocols.

Work Experience

• 2024–present — Pediatrician, Biruni University Hospital, Turkey
• 2024 — Faculty Member, Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018–2023 — Head of the Department, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• 2017 — Member, Interuniversity Council

Education and Training

• 1997–2003 — Ankara University — Medical Degree
• 2003–2009 — Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital — Residency in Pediatrics
• 2009–2013 — Marmara University Faculty of Medicine — Subspecialization in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Kepenekli creates training materials for the Rational Antibiotic Use program in Turkey. This initiative helps educate family physicians and pediatricians on proper antibiotic protocols. During her leadership role, she trained eight pediatric infectious diseases subspecialists. Use of clinical data led to her second-place award for research on S. pneumoniae. This study investigated antimicrobial resistance and serotype distribution in healthy children.

Treatment and Diagnostic Services

The doctor performs diagnostic procedures and treatments for infectious pathologies. Dr. Kepenekli provides laboratory HIV testing and diagnosis for hepatitis C. She also conducts Human Papillomavirus (HPV) tests and prepares pediatric care plans. The specialist serves on medical commissions to author national consensus guidelines.