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Professor Müjdem Nur Azili is a distinguished academic and pediatric surgeon at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, where she serves in the Department of Pediatric Surgery within the Surgical Medical Sciences division. She has been a Professor since 2022, following her tenure as Associate Professor from 2017-2022. Additionally, she has held significant administrative roles as the Educational and Administrative Head of Pediatric Surgery at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital since 2024.
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine (2022-present, Professor)
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine (2017-2022, Associate Professor)
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Department Head (2024-present)
Professor Azili completed her postgraduate education at Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1995-2001) followed by specialized expertise training at Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2002-2007). Her clinical journey includes significant experience at Ankara Child Health and Diseases Hematology Oncology Training and Research Hospital (2010-2019).
Her research spans multiple critical areas within pediatric surgery, with particular emphasis on burn management, trauma care, and specialized pediatric surgical conditions. Professor Azili has made substantial contributions to understanding pediatric burns, trauma assessment, and surgical management of congenital anomalies. Her work on diagnostic techniques like elastography for testicular torsion and biochemical markers in trauma assessment demonstrates her innovative approach to pediatric surgical challenges. She has also contributed significantly to pandemic-era pediatric surgical care protocols during the COVID-19 crisis.
Professor Azili's extensive publication record (279 publications indexed in WoS) reveals consistent research productivity across diverse pediatric surgical domains. Her recent work shows a strong focus on improving diagnostic accuracy through imaging techniques, optimizing burn care protocols, and addressing complex surgical challenges in neonates and children. The collaborative nature of her research is evident through numerous multi-institutional studies addressing critical issues in pediatric surgical care.
She has supervised multiple graduate students, including M. Ezgi (2023), T. Örnek (2022), and R. Kar (2022), demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship. Professor Azili has participated in numerous specialized training programs, including courses in pediatric urology, advanced clinical research, and surgical techniques.
Her clinical work extends to specialized pediatric surgical care at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, where she leads the pediatric surgery department. Professor Azili maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to pediatric surgical literature, particularly in trauma management, burn care, and innovative diagnostic approaches in pediatric surgery.
