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Best Diabetes type 2 Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 24

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Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci has authored 42 international articles and received awards for his diabetes research.

    • 27 years of experience of experience in endocrinology
    • Performed over 1,100 diabetes-related treatments
    • Specializes in diabetes, thyroid, and hormonal disorders
    • Fellowship-trained in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
    • Published research cited 230 times in international journals
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Erdem Turemen

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 900+ procedures performed – Dr. Turemen brings extensive hands-on experience to diabetes care at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Specializes in endocrinology with a focus on diabetes type 2
    • Highly rated by patients with a 4.6 review score
    • Leads patient care at a major medical center
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Fatma Ela Keskin

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Fatma Ela Keskin has performed over 900 procedures as an endocrinologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 17 years of experience of experience in diabetes and endocrine disorders
    • Specializes in type 2 diabetes management
    • Works at a leading hospital for diabetes care
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Bulent Hacimeoglu

  • 26 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Hacimeoglu specializes in pediatric endocrinology, with a focus on diabetes type 2 in children and adolescents.

    • Over 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric endocrinology
    • Professor at Istanbul Aydin University Faculty of Medicine
    • Head of Department of Child Health and Diseases
    • Member of European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Award-winning research in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology
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Muzaffer Al

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with training from top institutions in Turkey.

    • Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
    • Completed advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
    • Specializes in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
    • Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
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Volkan Kinas

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in Diabetes Surgeries, Dr. Kinas offers targeted treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expert in bariatric metabolic surgery
    • Focuses on pancreatic and bile duct procedures
    • Experienced in oncological and thyroid surgeries
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Samir Safarov

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in diabetes (sugar), thyroid, and hypertension with experience at multiple hospitals across Azerbaijan and Turkey.

    • Worked at Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital and Vreden Russian Research Institute
    • Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical Faculty in 2015
    • Completed training at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
    • Attended Internal Medicine Congress and Gastro Academy
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Erdal Karaöz

  • 5.0 Excellent 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Karaöz has pioneered stem cell therapies for diabetes treatment since 2005, including groundbreaking work at Harvard University.

    • Over 190 published articles on stem cell research
    • Founded Turkey's first institutional stem cell R&D center
    • Develops beta cell replacement therapies using stem cells
    • Runs a GMP-certified stem cell production facility
    • Member of Turkish Academy of Sciences Stem Cell Group
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Mucahit Gur

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
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    Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Mucahit Gur specializes in Diabetes Mellitus 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
    • Practices at Emsey Hospital since 2019
    • Handles complex cases of metabolic disorders
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Esra Demir

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Over 17 years of experience specializing in diabetes care – Associate Professor Dr. Esra Demir actively contributes to cutting-edge research on Type 2 Diabetes treatments at Medipol Acıbadem.

    • Participated in 5+ international clinical trials for diabetes medications
    • Specialized in Internal Medicine with training across Turkey and Qatar
    • Focused on GLP-1 agonists and insulin therapies research
    • Current Associate Professor at Medipol University Hospital
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Mehmet Fatih Kilicli

  • 5.0 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Kilicli brings over 34 years of experience of experience in internal medicine, specializing in diabetes care at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Board-certified in internal medicine with a focus on diabetes management
    • Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University's Department of Internal Medicine
    • Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem Hospital's diabetes unit
    • Graduated from Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
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Bercem Aycicek

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Prof. Bercem Aycicek specializes in Diabetes type 2 at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, bringing extensive experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases.

    • 21 years of experience of specialized experience in endocrinology
    • Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the European Society of Endocrinology
    • Focuses on personalized treatment plans for diabetes
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Gonul Catli

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Catli focuses on diabetes and insulin resistance at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

    • Over 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric endocrinology
    • Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a leading institution for pediatric endocrinology
    • Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
    • Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University
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Kubilay Ukinc

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in diabetes and metabolic diseases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with a focus on comprehensive endocrine care.

    • Over 36 years of experience of experience in endocrinology
    • Trained at Hacettepe and Karadeniz Technical Universities
    • Expert in thyroid, obesity, and hormonal disorders
    • Currently affiliated with Istanbul Bilim University
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Ayse Kubat Uzum

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases – Prof. Uzum specializes in diabetes care at Biruni University Hospital.

    • Over 28 years of experience of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
    • Published award-winning research on diabetes treatment protocols
    • Board-certified with subspecialization from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • Active member of European Society of Endocrinology
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Abdullah ALTINTAŞ

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Abdullah ALTINTAŞ is an Internal Medicine specialist at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. His listed focus spans hypertension, liver and kidney diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and rheumatic/inflammatory joint diseases. For international patients, he is also listed for consultations across rheumatology, oncology, hepatology, gastroenterology, and nephrology.
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Yavuz AKINCIOĞLU

  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Yavuz AKINCIOĞLU is a Specialist in Internal Medicine at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. His listed focus includes diabetes, hypertension, obesity, thyroid diseases, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia, plus internal medicine problems in pregnancy. He practices in Istanbul with appointments scheduled through the clinic.
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Demet Yetkin

  • 18 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in diabetes and metabolic diseases – Dr. Yetkin brings over 18 years of experience of focused experience in endocrinology.

    • Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology since 2008
    • Extensive research background with 20 international publications
    • Member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
    • Works at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leading private hospital in Istanbul
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Seda Turgut

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Turgut specializes in diabetes and metabolic disorders, with international training at Cleveland Clinic and Italy's University of Piemonte Orientale.

    • Expertise in obesity-related diabetes management
    • Trained at prestigious institutions including Hacettepe University
    • Experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals
    • Special focus on metabolic bone diseases
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Bookimed Insights: Top Diabetes type 2 Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 122 requests for Diabetes type 2 treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 24 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#127 years of experienceComplex diabetes casesAward-winning researcher with extensive clinical experience in diabetes management. Author of 42 international articles and participant in 45 national congresses.
Turkey
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#232 years of experienceDiabetes type 2 managementSpecializes exclusively in endocrinology with 900+ procedures. Highly rated by patients for personalized diabetes care.
Turkey
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#317 years of experienceType 2 diabetes management16 years specializing in type 2 diabetes, with 900+ procedures performed. Endocrinologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Turkey
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#426 years of experiencePediatric diabetes type 2Specializes exclusively in pediatric endocrinology with focus on diabetes in children. Award-winning researcher and head of department at prestigious university.
Turkey
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#516 years of experienceAdvanced laparoscopic treatmentsSpecializes in laparoscopic techniques with training from Istanbul University. Expert in bariatric and oncological cancer surgery.
Turkey
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#611 years of experienceMetabolic surgery for diabetesSpecializes in metabolic surgery – a key approach for diabetes management. Works at BAH International with expertise in bariatric and pancreatic procedures.
Turkey
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#715 years of experienceDiabetes managementSpecializes in diabetes and thyroid conditions. Worked in multiple hospitals across different regions with diverse patient backgrounds.
Turkey
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#840 years of experienceStem cell therapies for diabetesPioneer in beta cell replacement using stem cells – established Turkey's first institutional stem cell research center. Harvard-trained with 38 H-index.
Turkey
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#917 years of experienceComplex diabetes managementFocuses on comprehensive diabetes care with specialized training in internal medicine. Works at a leading hospital with advanced treatment facilities.
Turkey
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#1017 years of experienceGLP-1 agonist therapiesContributes to international diabetes medication research – involved in 5+ clinical trials on semaglutide and liraglutide. Associate Professor at Medipol University.
Turkey
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