Best endocrinologists in Istanbul: TOP 52 doctors

One of only 5 surgeons in Turkey certified by the European Board of Endocrine Surgery – Assoc. Prof. Sahbaz specializes in complex thyroid cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performed over 2,000 successful endocrine surgeries
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School
• Holds advanced certification in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Special focus on thyroid cancer and complex goiter cases

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Safarov specializes in thyroid disorders and diabetes management with experience across multiple healthcare systems.

• Practiced at Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital and Vreden Russian Research Institute
• Trained in internal medicine at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Regular participant in Internal Medicine Congresses for latest treatments
• Expertise in autoimmune thyroiditis and complex endocrine cases

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci has authored 42 international articles on thyroid diseases and diabetes, cited 230 times.

• 27 years of experience of experience in endocrinology
• Specializes in thyroid cancers and hormone disorders
• Awarded for best scientific publications in diabetes
• Completed fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Performed over 1,100 diabetes-related treatments

Prof. Dr. Ayla Guven pioneered Pediatric Endocrinology training in Turkey and trained multiple specialists now holding academic titles.

• 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric endocrinology
• Trained at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh – one of the top US institutions
• Specializes in thyroid diseases, growth disorders, and puberty issues
• Former head of Pediatric Endocrinology clinic at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of leading pediatric endocrinology associations

Dr. Fatima Bayramova completed a Bachelor’s degree at the Azerbaijan Medical Faculty in 2014. She completed residency training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2020 and at Istanbul University in 2025. She served as a Research Assistant in Internal Medicine at Hacettepe from 2016 to 2020. She then worked as a Specialist at Erdem Hospital in 2021. From 2021 to 2025, she was a Research Assistant in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

Her expertise includes diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, obesity, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and osteoporosis. She also studies the correlation between bone marrow aspiration and biopsy results. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Turemen brings extensive hands-on experience to diabetes and thyroid care at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in endocrine disorders with a focus on thyroid conditions and diabetes type 2
• Highly rated by patients with a 4.6 review score
• Provides detailed evaluations for thyroid hyperplasia and other disorders

Specializes in endocrine surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Society
• Awarded first prize in Turkey for laparoscopic surgery on neuroendocrine tumors
• 16+ scientific articles published in national and international journals

Prof. Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen specializes in pediatric endocrinology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on hormonal disorders in children.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric endocrinology
• Expert in growth delays, puberty problems, and childhood diabetes
• Board-certified in pediatric endocrinology with extensive academic background
• Published research on pediatric hormonal disorders and treatments
• Holds a professorship at Biruni University

Dr. Kokrek combines occupational medicine expertise with diabetes care at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in chronic conditions with a focus on diabetes management
• Affiliated with top Turkish medical institutions
• Offers patient-centered approaches for long-term care

Prof. Hacimeoglu is an award-winning pediatric endocrinologist with over 26 years of experience of experience, currently leading the Department of Child Health at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Specialized training in pediatric endocrinology from Ankara University
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Focuses on pediatric diabetes, thyroid disorders, and adrenal adenomas
• Multiple research awards in pediatric endocrine disorders

Associate Professor Esra Demir specializes in diabetes and thyroid disorders, contributing to 5+ international clinical trials at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 17 years of experience focusing on GLP-1 agonists and insulin therapies
• Participated in groundbreaking research on semaglutide and liraglutide
• Worked at prestigious hospitals in Turkey and Qatar
• Current Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Specialized in laparoscopic thyroidectomy techniques trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• 16 years of experience of surgical experience
• Advanced training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Focused on minimally invasive approaches for thyroid conditions
• Board-certified general surgeon with specialized expertise

Specializes in thyroid disease and diabetes care with over 34 years of experience of experience in internal medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified in internal medicine with a focus on diabetes management
• Extensive experience in radioiodine therapy and bioidentical hormone replacement
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University's Department of Internal Medicine
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem Hospital's diabetes unit

Specializes in thyroid cancer surgery, including complex cases linked to autoimmune thyroiditis, at BAH International.

• Expert in both oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in pancreatic and bile duct procedures
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a leading hospital

Dr. Mucahit Gur specializes in complex diabetes and thyroid disorders at Emsey Hospital, with over a decade of dedicated experience.

• Trained in Internal Medicine at Düzce University
• Expertise includes managing hypertension and obesity in diabetic patients
• Specializes in radioiodine therapy for thyroid conditions
• Member of Turkish Society of Internal Medicine