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

Dr. Didem Karacetin is a radiation oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She completed clinical training at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Karacetin is a former Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Health Sciences University. She specializes in intraoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer and brachytherapy for gynecological tumors.

• Holds a Master’s degree in Phytotherapy from Istanbul University.
• Certified in Hydrogel SpaceOAR applications for prostate cancer treatment.
• Treats lung, brain, and gastrointestinal cancers using targeted radiation.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, which holds TEMOS and ISO quality certifications.

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

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.

Dr. Ismail Biri is a general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He is the first in Turkey to perform postpartum laparoscopic SCOLA repairs. This method treats complex abdominal hernias and diastasis recti simultaneously. Dr. Biri treats obesity, oncological conditions, and digestive disorders at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastroplasty procedures.
• Treats gallbladder disease in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
• Specializes in oncological surgery for liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Uses trans-cystic choledochal irrigation for bile duct stones during surgery.

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

Dr. Demet Yetkin is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus. She has authored 20 international articles and translated five book sections in her field. Her work at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital ensures high standards of patient safety and precision.

• Treats complex conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, and adrenal gland diseases.
• Maintains membership in the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
• Performs metabolic surgery and complex thyroid diagnostics.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism.