DR. GULDEN KAFALI

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı, M.D. is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist over 30 years of experience in diagnosing and managing pediatric heart diseases, congenital cardiac conditions, and complex cardiac disorders.

Area of Expertise

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı’s core clinical focus includes:

• Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiology evaluations
• Cardiac screening for sports participation
• Diagnosis and management of pediatric arrhythmias
• Congenital heart diseases
• Acute rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathies
• Fetal echocardiography for early detection of congenital cardiac abnormalities

Education

• Medical Degree (M.D.) – Ege University School of Medicine (1978–1984)
• Specialization in Pediatrics – Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1988–1992)
• Subspecialty Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology – Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1999–2002)

Professional Experience

Prof. Dr. Kafalı has an extensive background in pediatric cardiology, built through decades of clinical work, academic leadership, and specialized training. Her professional roles include:

• Residency in Pediatrics, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1988–1992)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1999–2002)
• Pediatric Cardiologist at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty member at İstanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Pediatric Cardiologist at Trakya University School of Medicine
• Pediatric Cardiology specialist at Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Currently serving as a Pediatric Cardiologist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital