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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci, M.D., is an experienced endocrinologist. He specializes in diabetes, thyroid diseases, thyroid cancers, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, and hormone imbalances. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 1999. He completed his internal medicine residency in 2005 and his endocrinology fellowship in 2010.

Dr. Ipekci became an Associate Professor in 2016. He has published 42 international scientific articles. His research has been cited 230 times. He has contributed to 8 national and international scientific projects, including 2 TUBITAK projects. He has received several awards for his scientific publications. Dr. Ipekci has also served as a referee for 65 articles. His work demonstrates his strong commitment to medical science.

Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is an experienced endocrine and general surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also gained advanced clinical experience at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He holds the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification. Only five surgeons in Turkey have this accreditation.

Dr. Sahbaz focuses on surgeries of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumors. He is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed more than 2,000 surgeries in these areas. He is also known for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Dr. Zuhal Tanzer is a specialist in Internal Diseases. She is known for her skill in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions. Dr. Tanzer has a strong record of patient satisfaction and successful treatments. She is accredited by top medical institutions. She also takes part in ongoing medical education. Dr. Tanzer uses evidence-based methods and is dedicated to improving standards in internal medicine.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

2020-2023

Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

General practitioner in private medical office

2015-2022

Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

2013-2014

Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

2008-2013

Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

 Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

 Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

facial rejuvenation with IPL.

 Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

radiofrequency

 Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

 Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

 Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures.

 Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

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 Experience in clinical records

 Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

Anyarat Vichayawannakul, M.D.

Expertise

INTERNAL MEDICINE / ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND METABOLISM 

Graduation (M.D. From)

Bachelor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honor)

Certificates

Diploma in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services .

Current Positions

INTERNAL MEDICINE / ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND METABOLISM AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed her mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary. Following that, she started her specialization training in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and became a specialist in 1993. After working as a specialist physician, she began her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in September 2000 and became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist in December 2002. In April 2003, she started working as an assistant professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and worked in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA, between May and November 2003. After returning to Turkey, she continued to work at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. This clinic was the first to offer Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training in the country. During her time there, one person became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist. On March 13, 2006, she successfully passed the exam and received the title of Associate Professor. Since December 2006, she has been working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. In this hospital, she was appointed as the head of the Pediatric Endocrinology clinic in November 2008 and started providing Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training for the first time in the hospital in March 2009. Between 2009 and 2017, she trained five Pediatric Endocrinology specialists. Most of the physicians she currently provides subspecialty training to have gained academic titles as professors and associate professors. After working as a training instructor at Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women from 2017 to 2021, she retired at her request from public service. Between 2021 and 2024, she worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, at Istanbul Hospital.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Menstrual disorders and increased hair growth in girls, polycystic ovary syndrome
• Adrenal diseases
• Sexual development disorders
• Type 2 diabetes
• Thyroid diseases
• Growth disorders: short stature and tall stature
• Puberty disorders: precocious puberty-delayed puberty

Experience

• Resident physician at the Princess of Spain Hospital, Bellvitge (until December 1996).
• Scholarship from the Ciutat Sanitària i Universitària de Bellvitge (1997), focused on the treatment of type I diabetes.
• Physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Bellvitge Hospital (until March 1999).
• Endocrinologist at the Dr. Josep Trueta Hospital in Girona (until September 2000).
• Member of the medical staff of the Teknon Centre since 2002.

Education

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia (1992).
• Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition (since 1997).

Scientific activity

• Dissertation : "Study of the pituitary-adrenal axis in pituitary diseases."

Teaching

• Lecturer in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the International University of Catalonia.
• Participation in conferences and publications on diabetes and the pituitary-adrenal axis in national and international journals.

Dr. Philipp Riss leads the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. Dr. Riss is known for his expertise in thyroid and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. He has made important contributions to the field of endocrine surgery.

Dr. Riss received the Venia Docendi Award in 2017 and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research in 2010. He has organized international congresses and published many scientific papers. He is a member of respected organizations, such as the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons and the International Society of Surgery.

Education and Experience

• 1992 - 1998, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 – 2015, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2015 – 2024, Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Dr. Asaf Oren is a Senior Physician in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital. He completed fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and at Tel Aviv Medical Center. His training focused on advanced care in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Oren has held senior roles in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes units. He has also contributed to emergency pediatric care. He teaches at the Sackler School of Medicine and Sheinborn Tel Aviv Academic Nursing School. He has also lectured at the University of Toronto. Dr. Oren is recognized for his clinical and academic leadership in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. A.S. Ilana Itzhakov is an endocrinologist at Ichilov Medical Center (Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center).

• Education
• Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specialization
• Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
• Recognized experience
• Specialist in pediatrics, specialist in pediatric endocrinology.
• Additional education
• 2002-2005 Internship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 1998-2001 Specialization in Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002 Senior pediatrician at Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002-2005 - specialization in pediatric endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2006-2008 Senior pediatric endocrinologist, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
• 2007 onwards Pediatric Endocrinologist, Maccabi Health Services
• Since 2008 Senior Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2010 Director of the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2011 Director of the Department of Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Academic experience
• 2008-2013 Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013-2019 Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• Since 2019, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 30 professional publications
• Trade union membership
• Israel Medical Association
• Israel Association of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Israel Endocrinology Association
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Endocrinology and diabetes in children, neuroendocrinology

Professor, specialist in pediatric endocrinology

ABOUT THE DOCTOR:

Director of the National Society of Chinese Medicine

Member of the Professional Committee on Encephalopathies

Member of the Professional Committee on Internal Medicine

Member of the Professional Committee of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Member of the Professional Committee on Collateral Diseases

Member of the Brain Diseases Department of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine

President of the China Health Professionals Association

Director of the International Association for the Promotion of Scientific Medical Exchange

Head of the Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine Group, National Clinical Center for Neurological Diseases

Deputy Director of the Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Capital Medical University

Deputy Director of Beijing Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

• Editor of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Polypathology in the Elderly Sections of the Austin Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Project Manager of the National and Beijing Natural Science Foundations

Author of more than 180 scientific articles and 8 scientific books

Winner of the Beijing Science and Technology Prize and the China Academy of Chinese Medicine

National Outstanding Clinical Talent of Chinese Medicine

Leader in clinical integrative Chinese and Western medicine

• Head of Scientific Doctors of Chinese Medicine

SPECIALIZATION:

• -demyelinating diseases of the nervous system
• - multiple sclerosis
• - neuromyelitis opticus
• - brain tumors
• -traumatic brain injury
• -encephalopathy
• -stroke
• -dizziness
• -insomnia
• -headache
• -motor neuron disease
• -complex diseases of the nervous system
• -endocrine disorders
• -metabolic syndrome
• - a state of semi-illness
• - chronic fatigue

Education:

• Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 2009
• Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, 2010-2014
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2019
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Turkish Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, Qatar, 2019-2020
• Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Mega Hospital Internal Medicine Department, 2020-2024
• Associate Professor Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024-Present.

Roles in Projects:

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.

Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.

Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).

Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Education

• Undergraduate: Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine 1992-1998
• Specialty Education: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
• Subspecialization: IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
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Experience

• Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
• IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
• Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2007-2009
• Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital 2009-2011
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital August 2011- November 2011
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases December 2011- 2014
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2014-2020
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2020-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

• Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (Vice President)
• European Society of Endocrinology;
• Endosociety

Awards

1. 1. Bestclinical scientific publication support award (53rd National Diabetes Congress, 2017)
2. 2. 54th National Diabetes Congress (2018) with the study titled "The effects of adding pre-probiotics to the diets of patients with gastric bypass (GBP) on metabolic parameters, icretin levels and hunger, satiety and appetite scores of patients".

Medical Intrests

• Diabetes
• Thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules)
• Pituitary diseases
• Adrenal gland diseases
• Osteoporosis