Sefer Üstebay

Sefer Üstebay is an Associate Professor at the Department of Child Health and Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Kafkas University (2013–2021) and held administrative roles such as Head of the Department and Vice Dean. His research focuses on pediatric endocrinology, genetic disorders, maternal-fetal health, and neonatal care. Key projects include investigating vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and growth retardation in children. He has authored/co-authored books on health sciences and pediatric evaluations. His work spans over 38 articles, 17 congress presentations, and 4 book chapters. He actively participates in editorial boards and peer-review processes for journals like the Caucasus Journal of Medical Sciences.

Research interests include neonatal resuscitation, hypertension in pregnancy, ozone therapy efficacy, and metabolic biomarkers in gestational diabetes. He has supervised three successful theses on topics like vitamin D deficiency and bubble CPAP effectiveness. His administrative contributions include leadership roles enhancing academic and clinical standards in medical education. Current affiliations emphasize pediatric health innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.