Gülhane Research and Training Hospital Turkey
Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is a compassionate pediatrician and social health researcher, currently serving at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital. With a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University and a medical background from Selçuk and Eskişehir Osmangazi Universities, she has dedicated her career to improving child health in underserved communities. Her impactful research during the COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity in children has earned wide recognition. She is also an active member of the Social Pediatrics Association, contributing to child welfare through research, clinical care, and advocacy. 🌍👶📚
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🎓 Education
Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz holds a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University, where she honed her skills in public health and research methodology. She specialized in Pediatrics at Eskisehir Osmangazi University and obtained her MD from Selçuk University, Türkiye. Her academic foundation is rooted in both clinical excellence and social medicine, empowering her to address both the biological and social determinants of child health. 🎓🧠
💼 Experience
With extensive field experience, Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz began her medical career as a general practitioner at Şırnak Maternal and Child Health Center, focusing on vulnerable populations. She later served at Mus State Hospital and Gemlik State Hospital as a pediatrician. Currently, she practices at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, where she also leads multiple research initiatives. Her experience spans clinical practice, public health programs like vaccination drives, and research supervision. 👩⚕️🏥🩺
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Gündüz’s research revolves around pediatric health and public welfare. Her core interests include:
- Sarcopenic obesity in children
- Vaccination attitudes and immunization disparities
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Neuropsychiatric conditions in children and adolescents
- Nutrition and growth patterns in vulnerable populations
- Cyberbullying and child mental health
- Early feeding practices and neophobia in children
Her research blends clinical insight with public health innovation, aiming to inform policy and intervention strategies. 🧪👶🧠
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is nominated for the Best Research Scholar Award for her groundbreaking research on sarcopenic obesity in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her innovative use of the Grip-to-BMI ratio and muscle-fat ratio (MFR) as diagnostic tools has had a real-world impact on pediatric healthcare and preventive strategies. Her contributions during a global health crisis demonstrate her leadership in pediatric research and her commitment to child welfare. 🏅📊💡
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Gündüz B, Duyan Çamurdan A, Yıldız M, et al. (2024). Assessing Sarcopenic Obesity Risk in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Grip-to-BMI Ratio. Medical Research Reports.
📖 Cited by 3 articles
Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Cengiz M. (2024). Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Special Immunization Rates: A Study in Türkiye.
📖 Cited by 2 articles
Öztelcan Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Ünay B. (2025). Rotavirus infections in the pediatric population: a comparative study of pre-COVID and COVID-19 pandemic periods. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 1 article
Dulkadir R, Öztelcan Gündüz B. (2024). Differentiating COVID-19 and influenza in children: hemogram parameters as diagnostic tools. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 2 articles
Tubaş F, Husrevoglu Esen F, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Ünay B. (2022). Youth suicide and hospital-presenting suicide attempts. International Journal of Social Psychiatry.
📖 Cited by 6 articles
Artık A, Işık Ü, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S. (2023). Serum Cingulin levels are increased in children with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 4 articles
Artık A, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S, Işık Ü. (2022). Increased Serum Levels of TNF-like Weak Inducer of Apoptosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Int. J. of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 5 articles
Gündüz B. (2025). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity among children between 6 and 10 years of age: a prospective study. European Journal of Pediatrics.
📖 Cited by 7 articles