Allergic diseases
Food intolerance, asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis — from diagnosis to long-term management.
NMC Marina · NMC Royal, The Palm — Dubai
Specialist Pediatrician
Dr. Gülben Efes — Gentle pediatric care rooted in 25 years of experience.
Compassionate, evidence-based medicine for newborns, children and adolescents — with specialised expertise in infectious diseases, allergies, atopic dermatitis and complex gastrointestinal conditions. In-person consultations at NMC Marina Medical Centre and NMC Royal Medical Centre, The Palm, Dubai.
- 25+ years
- of experience
- EN · TR
- languages
- Board-trained
- Hacettepe University
NMC Healthcare
Marina · The Palm
Specialist Pediatrician · NMC Marina & The Palm, Dubai · 25+ years of experience · English · Turkish
By the numbers
Two decades of pediatric care, distilled.
25+
Years of experience
2
NMC clinics in Dubai
2
Languages spoken
1000+
Families cared for
About Dr. Efes
A pediatrician who treats your child the way you would.
Dr. Gülben Efes is a distinguished Specialist Pediatrician with over 25 years of specialised experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology. Highly respected within the community, she is particularly renowned for her expertise in infectious diseases, allergic conditions, gastrointestinal problems, well-baby follow-ups and managing picky eaters and feeding challenges.
She has extensive experience treating severe allergies, atopic dermatitis and complex gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Efes is committed to a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of every child, firmly believing that true healing begins by addressing the root cause of a condition — not only the symptom.
Dr. Efes earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University, where she also completed a rigorous five-year Pediatric residency at Turkey's largest children's hospital. After nine years of service at top-tier private hospitals in Ankara and four years running her own pediatric clinic, she relocated to Dubai in 2018 — bringing her expertise to Saudi German Hospital, Novomed Marina and now NMC Healthcare.
Clinical expertise
Care that earns your trust, visit after visit.
A holistic approach to pediatric medicine — focused not only on treating disease, but on supporting parents in raising healthy, confident children.
Gastrointestinal care
Constipation, recurrent abdominal pain, reflux, gastritis and complex GI conditions in children.
Pediatric infectious diseases
Specialised approach to fevers, viral, bacterial and complex infections with calm, clear communication.
Well-baby & child checks
Growth, mental-motor development, immunisation, picky eating and complementary feeding guidance.
Symptom guide
When should you see Dr. Efes?
Common reasons why parents bring their children in for a checkup. If any of these sound familiar to you, you can easily schedule an appointment below.
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Persistent fever
Fever lasting more than 48–72 hours, or returning in waves after improvement.
Infectious diseases
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Recurrent cough & wheeze
Night cough, wheeze on exertion, or repeated chest infections needing antibiotics.
Allergy & airway
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Food reactions & rashes
Suspected food intolerance, hives, atopic dermatitis or eczema flares.
Allergic disease
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Feeding & picky eaters
Refusing meals, slow weight gain, complementary feeding questions for infants.
Nutrition
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Tummy troubles
Constipation, reflux, recurrent abdominal pain, gastritis, vomiting episodes.
Gastrointestinal
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Growth & development
Routine well-baby checks, vaccination schedules, motor & speech milestones.
Well-child care
Education & training
Trained at Turkey's leading children's hospital.
Continuous learning is part of giving your child the best possible care.
- 2006Hacettepe UniversityObserver at Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology
- 2005Hacettepe UniversityHonors at Pediatric Neurology
- 2000 – 2005Hacettepe University · Ihsan Dogramaci Children's HospitalMaster's Degree in Pediatrics
- 1994 – 2000Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, AnkaraMD Degree
Licenses & certifications
Verified credentials & continuing education.
A continuing commitment to international standards of pediatric care.
Everyday Chinese Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Issued Aug 2025
Credential ID IVJ80UGH65LJ
Show credential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued Sep 2021
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association
2019
Turkish Pediatric Board Examination Certificate
Turkish National Pediatric Association
2006
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart Association
Issued Jan 2019 · 2007, 2019
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Sağlık Bakanlığı — Turkish Ministry of Health
2004 and 2008
What families say
Trusted by Dubai parents.
Excerpts from patient families seen at NMC Marina & The Palm.
“Dr. Gülben is incredibly patient and thorough. She took the time to actually listen — something we hadn't experienced with other pediatricians. Our daughter's eczema has improved dramatically.”
“She speaks Turkish with us at home and English at the clinic, which means everything to our family. Calm, knowledgeable, and she never rushes a consultation.”
“We came to Dr. Efes after months of unexplained tummy pain. She found the root cause when no one else could. Endlessly grateful.”
Practice locations
Two NMC clinics in the heart of Dubai.
Parent questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Choose the consultation that fits your child’s needs.
Connect with Dr. Gülben Efes online or book an in-person visit at NMC Marina or NMC Royal Medical Centre, The Palm.
In-person consultation
Book a clinic appointment at NMC Marina or NMC Royal Medical Centre, The Palm.
Online consultation
Email Dr. Efes directly to arrange an online consultation.
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Contact Dr. Efes
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