Best endocrinologists: TOP 130 doctors

One of only 5 surgeons in Turkey certified by the European Board of Endocrine Surgery – Assoc. Prof. Sahbaz specializes in complex thyroid cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performed over 2,000 successful endocrine surgeries
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School
• Holds advanced certification in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Special focus on thyroid cancer and complex goiter cases

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

12,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for diabetes and metabolic disorders at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of experience in digestive and metabolic surgery
• Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center – a recognized Center of Excellence
• Specializes in bariatric procedures that improve type 2 diabetes outcomes
• Uses Da Vinci robotic assistance for precision in complex cases

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez specializes in holistic thyroid and weight management.

• 12 years of experience in medical practice with a focus on endocrinology
• Certified in Biomagnetism for complementary thyroid treatments
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures and laser therapies
• Skilled in patient education and clinical records management

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a general surgeon (ศัลยแพทย์ทั่วไป). Thai medical license no. ว.50550. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He also holds the Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital, Ministry of Public Health.

His clinical focus includes hernias and hemorrhoids. He also treats breast lumps and gallstones. He manages digestive system diseases. He performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Languages: Thai (primary) and English (professional clinical level).

Dr. Safarov specializes in thyroid disorders and diabetes management with experience across multiple healthcare systems.

• Practiced at Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital and Vreden Russian Research Institute
• Trained in internal medicine at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Regular participant in Internal Medicine Congresses for latest treatments
• Expertise in autoimmune thyroiditis and complex endocrine cases

Dr. CHEN Yonggang: Chief Physician. Head of Ultrasound Medicine. Lead expert of the Thyroid Ablation Team. Former Director of Ultrasound Medicine at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.

He has over 30 years of experience in minimally invasive tumor therapy and interventional ultrasound. He combines real-time imaging with precise ablation. He pioneered freehand biopsy, using a single-handed targeted puncture without auxiliary devices. He has independently completed over 10,000 minimally invasive procedures. His ablation work focuses on hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, benign thyroid nodules, thyroid microcarcinomas, metastatic cervical lymph nodes, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Musculoskeletal Intervention Subcommittee, Ultrasound Intervention Committee, Interventional Physician Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association. Inaugural Member, Ultrasound Section, Thyroid Disease Committee, Chinese Research Hospital Association. Vice President, Xiamen Association of Ultrasound Engineering.

Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci has authored 42 international articles on thyroid diseases and diabetes, cited 230 times.

• 27 years of experience of experience in endocrinology
• Specializes in thyroid cancers and hormone disorders
• Awarded for best scientific publications in diabetes
• Completed fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Performed over 1,100 diabetes-related treatments

Dr. Fatima Bayramova completed a Bachelor’s degree at the Azerbaijan Medical Faculty in 2014. She completed residency training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2020 and at Istanbul University in 2025. She served as a Research Assistant in Internal Medicine at Hacettepe from 2016 to 2020. She then worked as a Specialist at Erdem Hospital in 2021. From 2021 to 2025, she was a Research Assistant in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

Her expertise includes diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, obesity, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and osteoporosis. She also studies the correlation between bone marrow aspiration and biopsy results. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Prof. Dr. Ayla Guven pioneered Pediatric Endocrinology training in Turkey and trained multiple specialists now holding academic titles.

• 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric endocrinology
• Trained at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh – one of the top US institutions
• Specializes in thyroid diseases, growth disorders, and puberty issues
• Former head of Pediatric Endocrinology clinic at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of leading pediatric endocrinology associations

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Turemen brings extensive hands-on experience to diabetes and thyroid care at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in endocrine disorders with a focus on thyroid conditions and diabetes type 2
• Highly rated by patients with a 4.6 review score
• Provides detailed evaluations for thyroid hyperplasia and other disorders

Dr Keerapat brings expertise in cosmetic surgery with advanced training in plastic surgery from leading US institutions, including UTHSC and UMC.

• Specializes in surgery and plastic surgery with a focus on aesthetic procedures
• Trained in the US at prestigious institutions like UTHSC and PACES Plastic Surgery
• Medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University, contributing to academic advancements
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons, ensuring up-to-date practices

1,100+ treatments performed – Dr. Ybarra heads the Endocrinology Unit at Teknon Medical Center.

• 76 years of experience of clinical experience in endocrinology
• Specializes in diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders
• Authored 100+ publications in endocrinology
• Member of the American Diabetes Association

900+ thyroid disorder cases treated – Dr. Gonzálbez Morgaez specializes in complex endocrine conditions at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 29 years of experience of experience in endocrinology and nutrition
• Expert in pituitary-adrenal axis disorders and diabetes
• Lecturer in Endocrinology at International University of Catalonia
• Published research on hormonal balance and metabolic disorders