Assoc. Prof. M.D. Günseli Bozdoğan

A 7-year-old Syrian refugee boy, Ali, presented with severe malnutrition and recurrent pneumonia. Dr. Bozdoğan discovered a rare immunodeficiency linked to his nutritional status. She coordinated with hospital social services to secure food assistance and designed a phased nutritional recovery plan alongside prophylactic antibiotics. His immune function improved dramatically over six months, allowing him to enroll in school for the first time.

Elif, a 14-year-old competitive gymnast from an affluent family, was brought in for 'burnout.' Dr. Bozdoğan identified a previously undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia exacerbated by intense training. She facilitated a delicate conversation with the demanding coach and parents, advocating for a modified training regimen. A collaborative treatment plan with a pediatric cardiologist allowed Elif to continue gymnastics safely at a recreational level.

Newborn Kaan, born at 32 weeks, was transferred with necrotizing enterocolitis. Dr. Bozdoğan pioneered a conservative medical management protocol, avoiding immediate surgery. She involved the young, terrified parents in daily care decisions and 'touch therapy.' Against initial surgical consultations, her approach led to complete intestinal healing after eight weeks in the NICU.

A 9-year-old girl, Zeynep, from a remote village, arrived with mysterious episodic paralysis. Her farming family had consulted traditional healers first. Dr. Bozdoğan diagnosed hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a genetic channelopathy. She educated the family using simple analogies and arranged for periodic potassium level monitoring via the local health center, achieving full symptom control with dietary and medical management.