Ece Gultekin

Dr. Ece Gultekin is a pediatric neurologist at Biruni University Hospital. She earned qualifications in pediatrics and child neurology from Turkish institutions. Her clinical practice focuses on complex neurological disorders in children. Specifically, she treats resistant epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

Clinical Specialization & Treatment Focus

The doctor treats various childhood neurological conditions. She manages autism, speech delays, and walking delays in developing children. Dr. Gultekin also provides care for patients with chronic issues like migraines and headaches.

The specialist focuses on several areas of pediatric care:

• Resistant Epilepsy – treating seizures that do not respond to standard medications.
• Cerebral Palsy – providing neurological support for motor disabilities.
• Risky Baby Monitoring – tracking the development of infants at high risk for delays.
• Sleep Disorders – diagnosing and treating neurological disruptions to child sleep patterns.
• Neurodevelopmental Delay – assessing and helping children with delayed developmental milestones.

Work Experience

• 2020–2024 – Faculty Member and Specialist, Istinye University Hospital
• 2017–2020 – Specialist in Pediatric Neurology, Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital
• 2012–2014 – Pediatrician, Sanliurfa Suruc State Hospital
• 2007–2012 – Medical Specialist Research Assistant, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2006–2007 – Research Assistant, Physiology Department, Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

• 2014–2017 – Medipol University – PhD and Subspecialization in Child Neurology
• 2007–2012 – Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Pediatrics
• 2000–2006 – Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

Professional Memberships

Dr. Gultekin is a member of the following professional organizations:

• Turkish Medical Association
• Child Neurology Association of Turkey