Gulden Kafali

PROF. DR. GÜLDEN KAFALI, M.D.

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
Department: Pediatric Cardiology

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is an experienced pediatric cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cardiovascular diseases in children. Her clinical areas of interest include congenital heart diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, acute rheumatic fever, and fetal echocardiography.

She completed her medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and subsequently specialized in Pediatrics at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine. She later completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Throughout her professional career, Prof. Dr. Kafalı has worked at leading academic and specialized healthcare institutions, gaining extensive experience in pediatric cardiovascular assessment and the management of congenital and acquired heart conditions.

EDUCATION

Medical Degree
Ege University Faculty of Medicine
1978–1984

Residency in Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
1988–1992

Subspecialty Training in Pediatric Cardiology
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
1999–2002

CLINICAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Diseases
• Cardiac Arrhythmias in Children
• Cardiovascular Evaluation of Young Athletes
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Cardiomyopathies
• Myocarditis
• Acute Rheumatic Fever
• Pediatric Cardiovascular Assessment and Follow-up

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı has served at several prominent healthcare and academic institutions, including:

• Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

MEDICAL INTERESTS

Her professional interests particularly focus on pediatric cardiovascular diseases, congenital heart conditions, rhythm disorders, fetal cardiac assessment, and the evaluation and follow-up of children with cardiovascular conditions.