Best Type 1 Diabetes Doctors in Turkey — TOP 10

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci is a professor of endocrinology at Atlas University. He treats complex hormone disorders, thyroid cancers, and pituitary diseases. He practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. This JCI-accredited facility serves over 500,000 patients annually. Dr. Ipekci earned his medical degree and residency at Istanbul University.

• Authored over 40 articles in international journals with 230 citations.
• Winner of multiple awards at the National Diabetes Congress.
• Led scientific projects funded by TUBITAK, Turkey's national research council.
• Focuses on diabetes and adrenal gland management for international patients.

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

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. Teoman Akcay is a gastroenterologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in digestive disorders, endoscopy, and liver research. Dr. Akcay completed his specialty training at Dokuz Eylül University. He treats patients at a clinic in the JCI-accredited Memorial Healthcare Group.

• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
• Active member of the Turkish Liver Research Association.
• Sits on the Turkish Endoscopy Association board.
• Published numerous scientific articles in national and international medical journals.

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.

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

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