DR. FERYAL GUN SOYSAL

Prof. Dr. Feryal Gün Soysal is an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon known for her expertise in managing complex congenital anomalies and childhood cancers. She has extensive experience in laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic pediatric surgeries. Alongside her clinical practice, she has made significant academic contributions, authoring 72 international and 31 national scientific publications and delivering nearly 500 presentations at medical congresses. She previously served as Head of the Pediatric Surgery Department and Pediatric Urology Division at Istanbul University, reflecting her strong leadership in the field.

Areas of Expertise

• Pediatric surgical oncology and childhood cancers
• Congenital anomalies, including anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung’s disease
• Esophageal, liver, and biliary tract surgeries in children
• Minimally invasive pediatric surgery (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy)
• Robotic pediatric surgery
• Inguinal hernia and undescended testis surgery

Education

• MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1987–1993)
• Residency in Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1994–1999)
• Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery (2007)
• Professor, Pediatric Surgery (2013)

Professional Experience

• Pediatric Surgeon, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul (2017–present)
• Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2013–2024)
• Head of Pediatric Surgery Department & Pediatric Urology Division, Istanbul University (2022–2024)
• Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2013)
• Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2024)

Prof. Dr. Feryal Gün Soysal is widely regarded for her surgical excellence, academic leadership, and lifelong dedication to improving outcomes for infants and children through advanced pediatric surgical care.