Dr. Cengiz Akbenlioğlu — Pediatrician (Child Health and Diseases Specialist). Supporting your child's growth, development and health from the newborn period through adolescence.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and completed his residency in Child Health and Diseases (Pediatrics) at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
He has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Group since 2016 and currently works in pediatrics and neonatal intensive care at Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital.
His main areas of interest include well-child care, vaccination, child nutrition, allergy, neuromotor development and sleep training.
Pediatrician
Residency in Pediatrics
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
From the first step to follow-up, the process is simple and clear.
Book an in-person or video appointment via the Acıbadem website, the mobile app or by calling +90 444 55 44.
Your account of your child's symptoms, past illnesses, feeding and development is listened to carefully.
An age-appropriate, child-friendly physical examination with height, weight and developmental assessment.
Any tests or treatment are clearly explained, and the next check-up is scheduled together.
From infancy to adolescence, he cares for your child at routine check-ups and during illness.
First examination after birth, screening tests, jaundice monitoring and treatment; follow-up of babies who need intensive care.
Regular growth monitoring with height, weight and head circumference measurements, plus age-appropriate check-ups.
Vaccinations following the Turkish Ministry of Health schedule, and guidance on optional vaccines.
Breastfeeding, starting solid foods, picky eating, and nutrition problems such as iron deficiency and lactose intolerance.
Assessment of milestones such as head control, sitting, crawling, walking and talking.
Healthy sleep habits for babies and children, night waking, and guidance for parents on bedtime routines.
Evaluation of food allergies, eczema, allergic rhinitis and recurrent wheezing.
Diagnosis and treatment of fever, upper respiratory infections, croup and illnesses with a rash.
Gas pain and colic in babies; constipation and functional digestive problems in children.
Well-child visits focus on different topics depending on your child's age.
The first year of life is when growth and development are fastest. Check-ups are therefore more frequent, and parents get close support with baby care.
As walking, talking and independence develop, eating habits and sleep routines come to the fore.
Once school starts, physical activity, nutrition and screen habits matter more. Regular check-ups confirm that growth is on track.
During this time of physical and emotional change, communication is built on trust so that young people feel at ease.
You are usually the first to notice when something isn't right with your child. The information below is a general guide; whenever something worries you, contact your doctor.
This section is for general information only and does not replace a medical examination.
Short, practical information on common topics.
Colic is long bouts of inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby, especially in the evening. It usually starts in the first weeks and eases on its own by around 3–4 months in most babies.
A regular bedtime routine helps both children and parents rest better.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months. From 6 months, solid foods are introduced while breastfeeding continues.
Fever is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. What matters most is your child's overall condition.
In the video “The First 60 Seconds of a Life”, Dr. Cengiz Akbenlioğlu talks about a newborn's very first moments. (In Turkish.)
More videos: @drceak
Reviews shared by families he has cared for. Reviews are shown in their original Turkish.
You can book online through the doctor's page on the Acıbadem website or by calling the Acıbadem Call Center on +90 444 55 44. Simply choose Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital and Dr. Cengiz Akbenlioğlu.
Yes. For questions you would like to discuss before coming to the hospital, you can also book a video consultation through Acıbadem.
All children and adolescents, from newborns up to age 18.
Check-ups are more frequent in the first year and then spaced further apart. A follow-up plan suited to your child is agreed at the first visit.
Your child's vaccination record, previous test results and reports, a list of regular medications, and a note of any questions you want to ask.
For up-to-date information on contracted institutions and private health insurance, please contact the Acıbadem Call Center (+90 444 55 44).
Appointments are made through Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital.