Prof. Dr. Metehan Özen
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
About Metehan Özen
Prof. Metehan Özen is a seasoned pediatric infectious diseases specialist with a strong academic and clinical background. He earned his professorship at Süleyman Demirel University in 2012 and currently practices at Acıbadem Health Group since 2023. His work focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing infectious diseases in children, combining evidence-based care with a patient-centered approach. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Turkish Pediatric Association, National Pediatric Association, Puader Association, Infectious Diseases Society, and the Turkish Society of Microbiology. These memberships reflect his commitment to collaboration, continuing education, and advancing pediatric infectious disease care in Turkey.
Subspecialties
- Pediatric upper respiratory tract infections
- Acute pediatric diarrhea
- Pediatric hospital-acquired infections
- Acute pyelonephritis in children
- Midge fever
- Epstein-Barr virus infection
- Probiotic therapy in children
- Saccharomyces boulardii therapy for acute diarrhea
- Pediatric infection prevention
Education
- 2012 Süleyman Demirel University / Professor
- 2009 Süleyman Demirel University / Associate Professor
- 2004 – 2006 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
- 2004 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- 2000 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatrics
- 1995 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2023 Acibadem Health Group
- 2007 – 2009 Antalya Andeva Hospital / Associate Professor
- 2006 – 2007 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2002 – 2004 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Research Assistant
- 2001 – 2002 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Lecturer
- 1996 – 2000 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
- Turkish Pediatric Association
- National Pediatric Association
- Puader Association
- Infectious Diseases Society
- Turkish Society of Microbiology
Selected Publications
- Probiotics in Prevention of Pediatric URTIs. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2015 Jan;15(1):9-20. (SCI) Ozen M, Sandal G, Dinleyici EC.
- Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 reduces the duration of diarrhea, length of emergency care and hospital stay in children with acute diarrhea. Beneficial Microbes 2015; In Press. (SCI-Exp) Dinleyici EC, PROBAGE Study Group, M. Ozen, Vandenplas Y
- History of Probiotics: The Untold Story. Beneficial Microbes 2015; Accepted for publication. (SCI-Exp) Ozen M., Dinleyici EC.
- All things considered About Probiotics, Prebiotics and Intestinal Microbiota in Children From Bench to Bedside. Beneficial Microbes 2015; Accepted for publication. (SCI-Exp). Ozen M., Dinleyici EC
- Microbiota and Its Importance. Infectious Diseases, ed S. Badur, Istanbul, 2014 Paketçi C., M. Özen.
- Midge Fever Book of Rare Diseases Ed H. Tezer, Istanbul, 2014 Akaslan A., M. Özen.
- Pediatric Hospital Infections. Pediatric Infectious Diseases, ed H. Çokuğraş, İstanbul, 2014 Elmas A., M. Özen.
- Acute Pyelonephritis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Workbook, ed S. Öncel, İzmit, 2014 Kuybulu A., M. Özen.
- EBV Vaccines Clinic Pediatri, ed A. Somer, Istanbul, 2014 Paketçi C. M. Özen.
- The Protective Effect of Capparis Ovata on 6 Mercaptopurine Induced Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Rats. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2014 Nov 19. (SCI-Exp) Tulumen, T., Ayata A, M. Ozen, Sutcu R, Canatan D.
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