Diabetes Type 2 Doctors in Turkey

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

Dr. Yavuz Yalcin is an endocrinologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. He treats metabolic diseases and endocrine disorders. He holds a medical board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Yalcin also has a certification as a Hemodialysis Responsible Physician. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital, a global standard for medical safety.

• Published 8 international and 10 national research papers.
• Completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Ankara Numune.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Completed specialized training in thyroid and neck ultrasonography.

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

Dr. Fatma Ela Keskin has performed over 900 procedures as an endocrinologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

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

Prof. Hacimeoglu specializes in pediatric endocrinology, with a focus on diabetes type 2 in children and adolescents.

• Over 26 years 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

Associate Professor Tulay Omma specializes in diabetes management, with over 20 published articles and prestigious awards for endocrine research.

• 24 years of clinical experience in endocrinology
• Published research on diabetes complications and metabolic disorders
• Member of European Society of Endocrinology
• Certified in thyroid ultrasonography and clinical trials

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

With 14 years in endocrinology, Dr. Duger specializes in diabetes type 2 at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed rigorous training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Member of Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Active in Turkish Diabetes Association and Clinical Endocrinology group
• Practices evidence-based diabetes management protocols

Specialist in Diabetes Mellitus with over 31 years of focused practice – Dr. Saklamaz combines academic depth with extensive clinical experience at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases since 2005
• Specializes in Diabetes, Thyroid, and Pituitary disorders
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a leading institution in metabolic research

Dr. Mete Gülpınar is an Internal Medicine Specialist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. He has over 20 years of hospital and ICU experience. He manages acute and chronic diseases.

Education and accreditation: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine graduate. Completed Internal Medicine training at SSK Ankara Training and Research Hospital (1999–2003). Certified in ozone therapy, mesotherapy, dialysis, specialized clinical treatments, and emergency care.

Career highlights include service at Aksaray State Hospital, Beypazarı State Hospital, Sudan Turkish Hospital, and 29 Mayıs State Hospital. He joined Optimed in 2025. Clinical focus includes ICU management and infectious diseases. He also treats systemic disorders: endocrinology (insulin resistance, thyroid disease, obesity), nephrology (kidney disease and failure), rheumatology, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gastrointestinal disorders, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and fatty liver.

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

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

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

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Kilicli brings over 34 years 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

Over 17 years 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

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 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

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, holding a medical degree from Hacettepe University. With extensive clinical training, the doctor completed a specialization in Internal Medicine at Ankara University followed by subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Ufuk University.

The doctor has achieved significant academic and professional milestones, including an Associate Professorship in 2013 and reaching the rank of Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Istinye University in 2019. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has demonstrated a deep commitment to the field, contributing to both clinical practice and medical education.