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Best Thyroid disease endocrinologists: TOP 120 doctors

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Petra Hlavacova
General practitioner
14 years of experience
Czech Republic, Prague
My Clinic

Petra Hlavacova

General practitioner
14 years of experience

Employment and experience

2023-Present

Military University Hospital Prague
Medical First Aid Service
Physician

2021-Present

Hygeia s.r.o.
Medical practice of MUDr. Zita Čermáková
General practitioner

2018-2023

Poliklinika IPP, s.r.o. (formerly The Clinic Medical s.r.o.)
General practitioner in a facility providing premium medical care

2013-2018

University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Department of Occupational and Travel Medicine
General practitioner, occupational outpatient care, treatment of occupational diseases, and travel medicine

First Department of Internal Medicine
Physician in the patient processing centre of departments of internal medicine and medical emergency service

2016-2018

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine
Teaching assistant, teaching courses under bachelor's and master's programs in Czech and English

2013-2016

Bulovka Hospital, Department of Forensic Medicine
Physician, emergency medical service for the Police of the Czech Republic

 

Education

2007-2013

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany (Erasmus programme)
General Medicine
Academic title: "MUDr."  ("doctor of medicine")

2013-

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Zuhal Tanzer
Endocrinologist
35 years of experience
4.4
50 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Zuhal Tanzer

Endocrinologist
35 years of experience
Dr. Zuhal Tanzer is a specialist in Internal Diseases.Read more
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Kim Hoon-yub
Endocrinologist
14 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Korea University Anam Hospital

Kim Hoon-yub

Endocrinologist
14 years of experience

accreditations:

Korean Society of Surgical Oncology
American Thyroid Association

2014 : The world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy developed by Kim Hoon-yub

 

2011 ~ : Fellow of the International Society of Neuro Monitoring Research

2008 ~ : Permanent member of Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons

2008 ~ : Permanent member of Korean Society of Surgical Oncology

2008 ~ : Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association

2014 ~ : Research Professor, the Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons

2014 ~ : Member of planning Committee at the Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeons, member of the Medical Rights Advisory Committee

2012 ~ : Member of the International Surgery Research Forum

2015 ~ : Member of the American Thyroid Association

2015 ~ 2016: Research Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA

 

 

 

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Ezgi Sevic
Dietitian
5 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Prof. Cemal Kara's Private Practice/EGE CERRAHI

Ezgi Sevic

Dietitian
5 years of experience

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

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Andreas Sesterhenn
Endocrinologist
24 years of experience
4.6
56 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen

Andreas Sesterhenn

Endocrinologist
24 years of experience
Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. He has over 11 years of experience and specializes in sparing treatment of tumors of the head, neck, and upper airways. Prof. Sesterhenn is an author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, and patients can make an appointment with him via Bookimed.Read more
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Aniko Sipos
Endocrinologist
22 years of experience
3.8
10 reviews
Hungary, Budapest
Liv Duna Medical Center

Aniko Sipos

Endocrinologist
22 years of experience

After the internal medicine examination, he also practiced in the United Kingdom, mainly treating patients with diabetes and endocrinological problems.

Diploma:

  • 2002. Semmelweis University of Medicine General Medicine

Professional exam:

  • 2007. Internal medicine
  • 2014. Diabetology

Workplace

  • 2015-2017 Mens Mentis Health Center
  • 2017- EndoCare Endocrinology Center
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Tulay Omma
Endocrinologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital

Tulay Omma

Endocrinologist
22 years of experience

Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor

Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Academic Background

  • Medical Education: İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program), 1994–2001.
  • Internal Medicine Residency: Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 2004–2010.
  • Subspecialty in Endocrinology and Metabolism: Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2013–2017.

Professional Experience

  • Clinical Expertise: 
    • General Practitioner with administrative responsibilities, 2002–2004.
    • Specialist in Internal Medicine during mandatory service, 2010–2013.
    • Endocrinologist and Metabolic Disease Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2017–2023).
    • Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2023, reflecting her academic and clinical excellence.
      Lokman Hekim Health Group 2023 (present) 

Scientific Contributions & Publications

  • Research Output: 
    • Published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, with a strong focus on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
    • Delivered numerous oral presentations and posters at national and international conferences.
  • Citation Metrics: 
    • Total Citations: 166
    • H-index: 6
    • i10-index: 4

Awards & Recognitions

  • Multiple prestigious accolades, including: 
    • Best Oral Presentation Award (2023): For groundbreaking research on COVID-19 vaccines and Graves’ Disease.
    • Best Poster Award (2021): For clinical insights into hypoparathyroidism in Turkey (HiPOPARATURK-NET Study).

Professional Memberships & Certifications

  • Active member of leading organizations: 
    • European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and its Young Endocrinologists & Scientists Committee (EYES).
    • Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
  • Completed numerous advanced training programs, including certifications in clinical trials, biostatistics, and thyroid ultrasonography.

Clinical & Research Focus

Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:

  • Diabetes management and its complications.
  • Advanced thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment.
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its metabolic implications.
  • Investigating the relationship between diet and endocrine/metabolic disorders.

 

 

 

 

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Volkan Kinas
General surgeon
9 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Volkan Kinas

General surgeon
9 years of experience

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Muzaffer Al
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Muzaffer Al

General surgeon
14 years of experience

Education

 

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

 

 

 

 

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Stefano Spiezia
Endocrinologist
42 years of experience
Italy, Naples
Ruesch Clinic

Stefano Spiezia

Endocrinologist
42 years of experience

After completing their degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors and academic acclaim from the University of Naples in 1981, Dr Spiezia pursued a postgraduate internship at Cardarelli Hospital, Naples. He obtained a specialization diploma in Emergency Surgery, again with cum laude, from the University of Naples in 1986.

Throughout their career, Dr. Spiezia has continuously enhanced his expertise through further training and professional development. He completed a six-month specialization course in minimally invasive surgery at the II University of Naples in the academic year 1993-1994. In 1996, he successfully completed a managerial course focused on the management of healthcare companies.

 

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Fatih C Karaca
General surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estexper Clinic

Fatih C Karaca

General surgeon
15 years of experience

Born in 1982 in Istanbul, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca completed his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 and then entered Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, graduating in 2006. During his medical training, he was a key player on the faculty's basketball team, winning the 14 March Medical Tournament twice.

In 2007, he began his residency in General Surgery at Istanbul University, developing a keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He contributed to Turkey's first laparoscopic metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes at the Special Metabolic Surgery Clinic in 2009. He continued his education in metabolic surgery at Universal Hospitals’ Taksim German Hospital in 2011 and completed his residency in General Surgery in 2012.

From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Karaca worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, followed by a role at a Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli from 2014 to 2017. He gained extensive experience in obesity surgery and the surgical treatment of diabetes during this period. In 2015, he became a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, sharing his knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues, and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016 and Associate Professor in 2021.

Dr. Karaca has held various positions as a General Surgery Specialist in different hospitals, where he established obesity clinics and performed numerous successful surgeries. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS).

An avid sports enthusiast, particularly in basketball and soccer, Dr. Karaca encourages his patients to incorporate sports into their lives. He also enjoys chess and nature walks. He is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

Dr. Karaca has participated in numerous national and international conferences on obesity surgery, where he has presented his findings and experiences. He has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of obesity surgery.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Before and After Pictures
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gonul Catli
Endocrinologist
25 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Gonul Catli

Endocrinologist
25 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Obesity 

Insulin resistance 

Diabetes 

Hypoglycemia (low sugar) 

Growth retardation and short stature 

Anorexia 

growth hormone deficiency 

Puberty problems (early puberty, delayed puberty, excessive hair growth, menstrual irregularity, polycystic ovary syndrome) 

Turner syndrome 

Thyroid diseases (Goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid nodule) 

Sexual development disorders (small penis, undescended testis, gender ambiguity, hypospadias) 

Adrenal gland diseases (Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome) 

Bone and calcium metabolism diseases (rickets, vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis) 

Education 

Bachelor’s - Master’s: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004) 

Ph.D. - Specialization in Medicine: Child Health and Diseases, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology and Childhood Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010) 

Ph.D. - Minor specialization: Pediatric Endocrinology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine (2010-2013) 

Experience 

Child Health and Diseases Specialist Diyarbakır Children’s Hospital 2010 

Pediatric Endocrine Minor Assistant Dokuz Eylül University Medical Faculty Hospital 2010-2014 

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital 2014-2015 

Assistant Professor Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Medicine 2015-2016 

Associate Professor Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Medicine 2016-2021 

Pediatric Endocrinology Associate Professor Ulus Liv Hospital 2021- Present 

Pediatric Endocrinology Associate Professor Vadistanbul Liv Hospital 2021- Present

Memberships 

Aegean Child Endocrine and Diabetes Association, Member, 2010 

Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association, Member, 2010 

Growing Child Association, Member, 2014 

European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE), Member, 2016

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Bercem Aycicek
Endocrinologist
19 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Bercem Aycicek

Endocrinologist
19 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Diabetes 

Thyroid Diseases 

Obesity 

Hyperlipidemia 

Secondary Hypertension (Resistant Hypertension) 

Pituitary Gland Diseases 

Adrenal Gland Diseases 

Hirsutism (Increased Hairiness) 

Irregular period 

Delayed Puberty (Delayed Puberty) 

Metabolic Bone Diseases 

Osteoporosis 

Menopause 

Gynecomastia 

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) 

Developmental Retardation

Education 

Ziya Gokalp High School / 1993 - 1996 

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine / 1997 - 2004 

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / 2005-2009 / (Internal Medicine Clinic) 

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / 2010-2013 / (Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Clinic)

Experience 

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Internal Medicine / Assistant / 2005 -2010 

Bala District State Hospital / Specialist / State Service Obligation / 2010 -2010 

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Minor Assistant / 2010- 2013  

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Specialist / 2013 - 2014  

Kocaeli Darıca Farabi State Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Specialist / 55th Term State Service Obligation / 2014 - 2015  

Health Sciences University Derince Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Specialist / 2015- 2016

Health Sciences University Derince Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Associate Professor / 2016-2017

Health Sciences University Derince Training and Research Hospital / Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases / Associate Professor 

Diyarbakır Private Practice / Associate Professor / 2020-2022

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul 2022-

Memberships 

Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society 

European Society of Endocrinology

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Chung Hwan Baek
4.5
22 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Medical Center
Otorhinolaryngologist. Head of Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Read more
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Philipp Riss
Endocrinologist
19 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Philipp Riss

Endocrinologist
19 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Endocrine Surgeons
International Society of Surgery

Dr. is a Team Leader in Surgical Endocrinology at the Medical University of Vienna and a Specialist in general and visceral surgery. He has a Doctorate in Medicine from 2005 and has held a variety of positions since then, including Assistant Professor, Doctor's Assistant, University Professor, Senior Physician, and Head of the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group. He is a member of several societies and has been awarded the Venia Docendi Award and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research.

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Jafer Kaya
Endocrinologist
21 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Jafer Kaya

Endocrinologist
21 years of experience

Doctor of Medicine (1996-2003). Specialized in Hospital Internal Medicine (2004-2009), Endocrinology (2011-2015), and has professional experience at various hospitals in Turkey (2004-2019).

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Aykut Recep Aktas
Neuroradiologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Aykut Recep Aktaş Interventional Radiology and Ultrasound Clinic

Aykut Recep Aktas

Neuroradiologist
24 years of experience
Dr. Aykut Recep Aktas is a specialist in interventional radiology with a focus on varicose veins treatment, imaging techniques in radiology, minimally invasive procedures, and radiological applications in oncology. He is a member of several professional societies including the Turkish Radiology Association and the European Society of Radiology. His research has been published in various medical journals.Read more
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
Before and After Pictures
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
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Mucahit Gur
Endocrinologist
15 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Mucahit Gur

Endocrinologist
15 years of experience
Dr. Mucahit Gur is an Internal Medicine Specialist with experience in areas such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, and Thyroid Diseases. He has completed his Medical Doctor degree from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and his specialization in Internal Diseases from Düzce University. He has worked in the Tokat Niksar State Hospital, Düzce University, Tokat Zile State Hospital, and currently in Emsey Hospital.Read more
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