Clinical Practices/ Protocols Diagnosis/ Treatment Neonatal care and interventions Well baby follow - up Diagnosis and Treatment of Food Allergies and Asthma Treatment of Feeding Difficulties and picky eaters Sleep Coach, treat sleep disorders and give training to parents Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah | Oct 2018 - February 2019 Dr. Gülben Efes Pediatric Clinic, Ankara | My own private clinic | Apr 2014 – Sept 2018 P A E D I A T R I C I A N | D O C T O R O F M E D I C I N E Professional Profile A dynamic, knowledgeable healthcare professional with over 15 years’ experience in pediatrics and neonates. Thorough exposure across managing different kind of pediatric patients; presenting perfect medical skills and diversified experience in different patient groups. Excellent communication skills especially with children and their parents. A renowned pediatrician in the community, proficient at infectious diseases, allergic diseases, gastrointestinal problems, well baby follow up, sleep disorders and picky eaters. During short 4-month period at Zulekha Hospital, the number of Turkish patients that visited hospital increased 95% (92% of the patients are coming from Dubai). As being far away from Dubai where approximately 30.ooo Turkish citizen are currently residing, this increase is a success. At Saudi German Clinic Jumeriah, similar increase happened in a very short time that makes me having the highest number of patients. On the other hand, I have dramatically high turnover of patients that 97% of all current patients are now regular. The penetration of nationalities of my regular patients are as follows: T u r k i s h , Emirati, British, Jordanian, Azerbaijanian, Iranian, Egyptian, Canadian. In this period I have high patient satisfaction levels and they stated clearly that they will continue with me on my new endeavors. Holds experience of working in different departments, including pediatric emergency, neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient and inpatient departments. Hands on experience in managing feeding difficulties and picky eaters; which is a common problem of %25 of children. A well-known sleep coach and give training to the parents about sleep disorders. Efficaciously deal with allergic diseases, asthma, food allergies and intolerances, having extensive number of patients who are very satisfied about their handling. Well informed about changes, researches and advances in field of pediatrics. Offers honed interpersonal skills leading to easy interaction with people & patients. Completed DHA exam and have DHA and MOH licenses. Core Competencies: Professional Experience Saudi German Clinics, Jumeirah| April 2019- still Lokman Hekim Hospital Group, Ankara | Pediatrician | 2009 – 2014 Private Güven Hospital, Ankara | Pediatrician – ER service | 2006 – 2008 Hacettepe University İhsan Doğramacı Children Hospital, Ankara | 2000 – 2005 Domain Skills Facilitating and managing direct patient care for newborns and children, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in emergency department, inpatient and outpatient clinic. Managing outpatient general pediatric care, including vaccinations, introducing complementary food, follow up mental and motor development, perform developmental test, design sleep schedule, counseling parents about all these steps. GULBEN EFES, M.D. Address: 41 B Street, Toufiq B Villa No:10, Mirdiff Mobile: +971 524883525 Email: gulben@gulbenefes.com | Web: www.gulbenefes.com Performing practical procedures competently including venous cannulation, arterial blood sampling, nasogastric tube insertion, taking cultures, suprapubic aspirate, intubation, resuscitation of newborn and child, giving surfactant and performing lumbar puncture. Providing special care for allergic patients, having asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis or food allergies and intolerances, making diagnosis of etiology and evaluating treatments on a regular basis. Diagnosing and treating infectious diseases and gastrointestinal problems. Training parents about sleep habits of infants and toddlers and treating the sleep problems, such as lack of sleep, difficulty in falling asleep, remaining asleep, and experiencing restful sleep. Diagnosing the type of feeding difficulty whether limited appetite, selective intake or fear of feeding, and make systematic approach, plan therapy and offer appropriate guidance, facilitating training on feeding styles to the caregivers. Attending labor during deliveries, handling the ill term new born, premature newborn and various neonatal illnesses and sick children. Providing education for the prevention of serious diseases and assisting patients in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Maintaining appropriate documentation while ensuring precision, accuracy and compliance, dealing sympathetically with sensitive circumstances and keeping up to date with the latest treatments, medicines and medical developments. Professional Enhancements Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate (NRP), in 2004 and 2008. Interuniversity Board Foreign Language Examination score: 95, 2007. Turkish Pediatric Board Examination Certificate, 2006. Effective Communication In Business Certificate, (organised by Educon), 2011. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2007 and 2019. Basic Life Support (BLS), 2019. Education & Accreditations Pediatric Rheumatology , Hacettepe University İhsan Doğramacı Children Hospital, Ankara, 2007, worked 4 months about autoinflammatory diseases. Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University İhsan Doğramacı Children Hospital , Ankara, 2004-2005, thesis department. Pediatrics , Hacettepe University İhsan Doğramacı Children Hospital, Ankara, 2000 – 2005, one of the biggest children hospital of Turkey with 400 child bed. Doctor of Medicine , Hacettepe University Medical School (English), Ankara, 1994 – 2000, the best medical faculty of the country. Professional Affiliations Turkish Pediatric Association. Turkish National Pediatric Society. Publications Ozyurek H, Oguz G1, Ozen S, Akyuz C, Karlı Oguz K, Anlar B, Aysun S. “Reversible Posterior Leucoencephalopathy Syndrome” Journal of Child Neurology. 2005 Dec;20(12):990-3. Personal Details Date of Birth : 30 th Nov, 1975 Nationality : Turkish Dependents 3 Languages : English and Turkish Please scan to capture contact details