Qualifications/Certifications:
- MBBS degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Karadeniz Teknik University (KTU): January 2011.
- Pediatrics Specialty degree from the Selcuk University Medical Council in Pediatrics Specialization: October 2018.
- Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Usage in Children and Adolescents training program from AAP: April 2023.
- BLS, and PALS certificates.
Dr. Ahmet Eryilmaz is a Turkish Pediatrics Specialist with a total experience of 6 years.
He graduated and obtained MBBS degree from KTU University in Trabzon, Turkiye on January 2011. He have completed a one-year internship, and then worked as a general practitioner (pediatrics) for 3 years (2011-2014). He then completed a 4 years Pediatrics Residency program in Selcuk University, Konya, Turkiye (February 2014- October 2018).
Prior to joining NMC, he was working at SEHA. He is a member of UAE Congenital Heart Association, as he volunteered and joined to their respective Science Consultant team (December 2022). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, a Turkish Medical Chamber, limited by guarantee, and an association which is a member of World Medical Association (WMA), associate member of Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME).
He has two research article publications.
He has an interest in medical research, acute and chronic disease management and child health.
Research Publications:
- Respiratory Pathogens Panel Analysis in Patients Followed Up with a Diagnosis of Febrile Neutropenia in Selcuk University Pediatric Oncology Service - Congress Book of 12nd National Pediatric Hematology Congress · Apr 24, 2019
- Clinical characteristics in children with celiac disease: a single center results - Journal of Contemporary Medicine · Dec 1, 2017
Areas of Clinical Experience/Scope of Clinical Practice:
- With more than 6 years of experience in Pediatrics, Dr. Ahmet Eryilmaz brings in wealth of expertise in:
- Providing comprehensive evidence-based holistic medical care, health maintenance and preventive service to each junior member of the family (neonates, children, and adolescents) including routine check-ups, immunizations and screening tests including Mental health screening.
- Coordination of care in patients with multiple health problems and referral to subspecialties when indicated.
- Interpretation of different investigations.
- Health promotion and education, extensive counselling and lifestyle advises
- Treating acute medical conditions in children and neonates (e.g. identification & initial management/stabilization of medical/surgical emergencies like allergic reactions/urticaria/anaphylaxis, seizures, respiratory distress, acute asthma exacerbation etc., trauma, acute infections involving respiratory system (e.g. common cold, acute tonsillitis), gastrointestinal system (e.g. Acute gastroenteritis), ENT (e.g. ear infections like otitis media & otitis externa), conjunctivitis & urinary tract infections, acute procedures like paronychia incision and drainage .
- Chronic complaints workup and management in children and neonates (e.g. abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, cough, joints pain, low back and neck pain, headache, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss/gain etc.)
- Chronic diseases management (e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, thyroid diseases, asthma, chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin D/B12 deficiency, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, obesity including management of obesity comorbidities.). Home supplies refill for chronic disease patients. Screening for iron deficiency anemia and other metabolic conditions, and screening for Obesity comorbidities for eligible patients.
- Child health (e.g. acute illness and failure to thrive/short stature/obesity workup, etc.) including well child care visits/immunizations and autism screening.
- Mental Health (depression & anxiety screening, diagnosis and initial management etc.).
- Traveler’s Health and immunizations including Haj Vaccines.
- Comprehensive School Screening checkups.
- Telemedicine Consultations.
- Smoking cessation services.
