Murat Cakar

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery specializing in neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases. He serves as the Head of Pediatric Surgery at İstinye University and Aydın University in Turkey. The specialist treats neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, including esophageal atresia replacement. He also performs surgeries for pediatric cancers like Wilms tumor.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Cakar treats surgical conditions in newborns and children. He corrects diaphragmatic hernias and treats thoracic surgical diseases in infants. The doctor performs oncology procedures for Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma. Additionally, he treats surgical conditions of the testicles and replaces esophageal atresia in neonatal patients.

Professional History

• 2021–Present – Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery, Aydın University, Turkey
• 2020–Present – Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery, İstinye University, Liv Hospital, Turkey
• 2018–2020 – Medical Manager (Nephrology and Hepatology), Nobel Pharmaceutical Company, Turkey
• 2015–2018 – Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery, Karabük University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2013–2015 – Assistant Chief and Hospital Founding Manager, Karabük University Hospital, Turkey
• 2011–2013 – Pediatric Surgeon, Karabük State Hospital, Turkey
• 2006–2011 – Research Assistant in Pediatric Surgery, Cumhuriyet University, Turkey
• 2005–2006 – Primary Care Physician, Sivas, Turkey

Medical Leadership and Advocacy

Dr. Cakar has held numerous administrative leadership roles. He served as the Chairman of Child Advocacy Centers at multiple institutions. The specialist led laboratory operations covering pathology, biochemistry, and microbiology at Karabük University Hospital. Furthermore, he acted as the Hospital Medical Trading Supervisor and Physician Communication Chairman.

The doctor regularly serves on commissions for purchasing medicines and medical supplies. He also acted as the founding manager of Karabük University Education and Research Hospital. During this time, he took responsibility for pharmacy and pharmacists. These roles demonstrate his involvement in clinical administration and hospital operations.

Education and Academic Roles

• 1998–2005 – Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• 2006–2011 – Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine – Residency in Pediatric Surgery

In his current academic roles, he is a Responsible Faculty Member for Education. He oversees the training of new surgeons at Aydın and İstinye Universities. He previously held this same educational responsibility at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• Pediatric Urology Association