Mustafa Caylan, MD

Palliative Care

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Need to refer a patient or consult with a pediatric Palliative Care specialist? Please call us at 682-885-1116.

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Mustafa Caylan, MD

Palliative Care

Cook Children's Palliative Care

1500 Cooper St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Main phone number icon 682-885-1116

Languages icon Language(s): English

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Appointment information

Need to refer a patient or consult with a pediatric Palliative Care specialist? Please call us at 682-885-1116.

Call to schedule

Meet Dr. Mustafa Caylan

Born in Turkey, Mustafa Caylan, M.D., knew even before he finished high school that he wanted to become a pediatrician. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical School. But he came away with more than a degree. While there, he developed an understanding and awe at the resiliency and wisdom of children – even when they had the most difficult illnesses.

Dr. Caylan began his career as an emergency physician in Turkey. However, the desire to work in pediatrics led him to continue his career in the U.S. He joined Englewood Hospital and Medical Center as a research coordinator before accepting a residency at Nassau University Medical Center.

It was during his residency that he had the opportunity to work closely with many children living with life-limiting conditions. That experience introduced him to palliative care and he went on to complete his fellowship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York.

Board certified in both pediatrics and hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Caylan brings his expertise and compassion to the Palliative Care Program here at Cook Children's Medical Center. His focus is on improving the quality of life for children with lifelong and serious illnesses or conditions. He has special expertise in caring for parents expecting babies with life-limiting conditions and babies born with these conditions. He also has extensive experience working with families in supporting children at their homes.

In addition to his work at Cook Children's, Dr. Caylan is also the director of the Medical Assistance Department at Whitetulip Health Foundation where he helps immigrant populations access medical care.

He loves spending time with his family, traveling, gardening and fishing when he is not at the medical center. And he credits his 3 young children and their health experience with helping him with his patients, and his patients improving his bond with his family.

Services

Coordination of care and communication between providers and care settings
Assist with symptom management recommendations
Help with understanding your child's disease and diagnosis
Information and support on treatment options
Assistance with making difficult medical decisions
Provide emotional/spiritual/practical support
Help with access to community and home-based services
Care plan creation that works with your values/cultural/spiritual traditions

Education

Medical school:
Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
Residency:
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
Fellowship:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, Bronx, NY
Board certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics

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Cook Children's Physician Network

Mustafa Caylan, MD

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