Dr. Sami Akbuga Enhances Pediatric Care in Ankara with Private Practice

MEDICENTERTV / ANKARA, TURKEY — DEC. 14, 2025

Dr. Sami Akbuga, a distinguished Child Health and Diseases Specialist, has transitioned his extensive hospital-based expertise into a private practice, serving families in Ankara since October 2022.

A graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1998), Dr. Akbuga’s career is marked by long-term tenures at Turkey’s most prestigious medical institutions. Following his residency at SSK Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hospital (2000–2005), he served at GATA, Private Ada Hospital, and Private TOBB ETU Hospital before dedicating nearly a decade to Memorial Ankara Hospital (2013–2022).

Academic Contributions and Research

Dr. Akbuga is not only a clinician but also an active contributor to pediatric research. His published works cover complex and rare conditions, demonstrating a depth of knowledge in specialized areas:

• Metabolic Disorders: A case report on Medium Chain Acyl Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency in a newborn (2006).

  
  

• Endocrinology: A significant study on the final height of patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, published in The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (2009).

• Gastroenterology: A case presentation on Biliary Ascariasis (2004).

Continuous Professional Development

Staying at the forefront of medical advancements, Dr. Akbuga has completed numerous specialized training programs. His certifications range from Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Pediatric Emergencies to an international Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound Course at the University of Cambridge, UK.

This blend of clinical experience, academic research, and continuous learning positions his clinic as a key resource for comprehensive pediatric care in the capital.

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