Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH) Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Ismail Yildiz is an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist at Biruni University Hospital. He holds a subspecialty in intensive care from Akdeniz University. Dr. Yildiz manages critical conditions including sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with 15 operating rooms.

• Expert in ECMO and renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.
• Member of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Specializes in organ transplant anesthesia and life support for brain death cases.
• Uses echocardiography and ultrasonography for bedside patient monitoring.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He integrates a PhD in physiology with clinical practice to treat complex endocrine disorders requiring thyroid function tests.

• Specializes in thyroidectomy – surgical removal of thyroid tissue to treat persistent disorders
• Completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA
• Former professor at Uludag University – one of Turkey's established medical schools
• Leads surgical oncology cases involving the endocrine system and digestive tract
• Focuses on removing cancerous tissue while preserving healthy organ function

Professor Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He possesses deep expertise in using diagnostic markers like thyroid function tests to monitor endocrine health during treatment.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Specializes in protecting healthy tissue while treating complex endocrine and neck-related tumors
• Conducted advanced research on cancer risks at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda
• Served as the Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the Anadolu Medical Center