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Best Type 1 Diabetes doctors in Istanbul: TOP 4 doctors

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Erdem Turemen

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
    4.6
    Anadolu Medical Center

  • Endocrinologist Erdem Turemen has managed the care of over 900 patients at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • An experienced specialist in endocrinology
    • Recognized with a high patient satisfaction rating of 4.6 stars
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Asuman Mersin Kokrek

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
    4.6
    Medipol Mega University Hospital

  • Dr. Asuman Mersin Kokrek brings extensive experience in managing chronic conditions, with a focus on patient-centered care.

    • Over 39 years of experience of medical practice
    • Specialized in occupational medicine
    • Worked at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
    • Associated with Halic University's Foundation for Children with Leukemia
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Erdal Karaöz

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Liv Hospital Ulus

  • Prof. Karaöz specializes in stem cell therapies for Type 1 Diabetes, with research at Harvard and over 1,100 treatments performed.

    • Founding director of Turkey's first GMP-standard stem cell center
    • Published 190 articles, 169 international, with a Google Scholar H-index of 38
    • Conducted clinical trials for stem cell applications in untreatable diseases
    • Professor with expertise in embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells for diabetes
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Bookimed Insights: Top Type 1 Diabetes Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 14 requests for Type 1 Diabetes treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 4 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
#1
Erdem Turemen
32 years of experienceLong-term diabetes managementSpecializes in high-volume Type 1 Diabetes patient care. Rated 4.6 stars for patient satisfaction.
Anadolu Medical Center
Turkey
from $185
#2
Asuman Mersin Kokrek
39 years of experienceChronic condition managementSpecializes in long-term patient care with a focus on occupational health. Associated with Halic University's Foundation for Children with Leukemia.
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Turkey
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#3
Erdal Karaöz
40 years of experienceStem cell therapy for diabetesPioneer in stem cell research with Harvard training – leads clinical trials for Type 1 Diabetes at Liv Hospital's GMP lab.
Liv Hospital Ulus
Turkey
from $200