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Best endocrinologists in Istanbul: TOP 85 doctors

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Erkut Attar
Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Erkut Attar

Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.Read more
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Erdem Turemen
4.6
480 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Endocrinologist

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4.6
480 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $4550 - $6000
Thyroidectomy $7500 - $16000
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Fatma Calka
Endocrinologist
12 years of experience
4.4
50 reviews

Fatma Calka

Endocrinologist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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Mustafa Ozturk
Endocrinologist
19 years of experience
4.5
462 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Mustafa Ozturk

Endocrinologist
19 years of experience

Endocrinologist

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4.5
462 reviews
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Thyroidectomy $6000 - $7500
Radioiodine therapy $3000 - $4000
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Asuman Mersin Kokrek
Hematologist
37 years of experience
4.5
462 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Asuman Mersin Kokrek

Hematologist
37 years of experience

Specialist of regenerative medicine

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4.5
462 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $6000 - $7500
Radioiodine therapy $3000 - $4000
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Fatma Ela Keskin
Endocrinologist
15 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews

Fatma Ela Keskin

Endocrinologist
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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20 top ranked Endocrinology doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Omer Uslukaya
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.4
46 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Omer Uslukaya

General surgeon
22 years of experience

EXPERIENCE*

 

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

 

*EDUCATION*

 

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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4.4
46 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radioiodine therapy $2500 - $4500
Thyroidectomy $5000 - $6900
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Ilker Tolga Özgen
Endocrinologist
25 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Ilker Tolga Özgen

Endocrinologist
25 years of experience

Pediatric Endocrinology

 

Fields of Study and Interests

 Growth delays

 Puberty problems (early or late puberty)

 Menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls

 Increased hair growth in adolescent girls

 Diabetes

 Obesity

 thyroid problems

 pituitary disorders

 genital abnormalities

 micropenis and gynecomastia in children

 Adrenal gland disorders

Education

 Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1993-1997

 Master's Degree Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1997-1999

 Medical Specialization Child Health and Diseases

 Ondokuz Mayıs University 1999-2004

 Minor Specialization Pediatric Endocrinology Ondokuz Mayıs University 2004-2007

Career

 Research Asst. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 1999-2004 Minor Research

Assistant Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology) 2004-

2007

 Asst. Assoc. Dr Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2007

 Specialist Dr. Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service) 2007-2008 Specialist.

Dr. Bakırköy Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory

Service) 2008-2011 Asst.Prof. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2013

 Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2018

 Prof. Dr Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2023

 Prof. dr. Biruni University 2023-

 

Publications: Ulusalararası Bilimsel Dergilerde yayımlanmış eserler 7.1.1. Bek K, Ozkaya

O, Fisgin T, Aliyazicioglu Y, Paksu MS, Ozgen T, Albayrak D, Baysal K. Protein Z and natural

anticoagulants in children on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Pediatr Nephrol.

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Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci
Endocrinologist
25 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci

Endocrinologist
25 years of experience
  • Specializes in diabetes, thyroid diseases, and hormonal disorders.
  • Trained in Turkey; contributes to international endocrinology research.
  • Authored 42 articles in international journals; speaks at global conferences.
  • Recognized for diabetes research with National Diabetes Congress awards.
  • Holds an Associate Professorship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases.
  • Professional memberships enhance knowledge in endocrinology advancements.
  • Offers online consultations for patients with endocrine-related conditions.
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4.5
144 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $5750 - $6537
Radioiodine therapy $4000 - $5000
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Nuri Alper Sahbaz
General surgeon
19 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Nuri Alper Sahbaz

General surgeon
19 years of experience
  • Specializes in endocrine disorders: thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, neuroendocrine tumors.
  • International practice in the USA at Baylor College and The University of Texas.
  • Performed over 2000 successful endocrine surgeries.
  • Holds European Board of Surgery Qualification in endocrine surgery.
  • ECFMG Certificate holder, licensed to practice medicine in the USA.
  • Member of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes.
  • Provides online consultations for endocrine-related health issues.
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4.5
144 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $5750 - $6537
Radioiodine therapy $4000 - $5000
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Erdal Karaöz
Regenerative medicine specialist
74 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Erdal Karaöz

Regenerative medicine specialist
74 years of experience
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Esra Demir
General practitioner
15 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Esra Demir

General practitioner
15 years of experience

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.

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Mehmet Fatih Kilicli
Endocrinologist
32 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Mehmet Fatih Kilicli

Endocrinologist
32 years of experience

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
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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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Fahrettin Keleştemur
Endocrinologist
37 years of experience
4.0
1 review

Fahrettin Keleştemur

Endocrinologist
37 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
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Erhan Ayşan
Endocrinologist
22 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Erhan Ayşan

Endocrinologist
22 years of experience
Dr. Erhan Ayşan is a specialized General Surgery and Endocrine Surgery doctor who is known for his pioneering work in the field of endocrine surgery. He is the founder of the world's first Multidisciplinary Parathyroid Transplant Centre and Turkey's first Endocrinology Department. He also performed the world's first parathyroid transplant from a cadaveric donor.Read more
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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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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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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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