Best Thyroid disease doctors: TOP 66 doctors

• 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

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

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 and Expertise

• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Hernia Surgery
• Breast Diseases
• Stomach Cancer
• Gallbladder Diseases
• Thyroid Diseases
• Esophageal Cancer

Treatment Methods

• Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
• Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Gastric Balloon
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Reflux Surgery
• Revision Surgery
• SADI-S Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Gastric Sleeve
• Swallowable Gastric Balloon

Experience

• Bulent Ecevit University General Surgery
• Van Education and Research Hospital
• Izmir Private Egeşehir Hospital
• Izmir Private Egepol Hospital
• Izmir Private Central Hospital
• Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

Professional Memberships

• National Turkish Surgical Association
• National Society of Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery
• National Society of Colon Rectal Surgery
• National Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery
• National Society of Robotic Surgery
• National Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Ifso (International Federation Of Surgery Of Obesity)
• National Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery
• National Turkish Obesity Research Association
• Espen (European Society For Clinical Nutrition And Metabolism)
• Kepan (Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition)

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)

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

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 

• Diabetes 

• Thyroid Diseases 

• Pituitary Gland Diseases 

• Adrenal Gland Diseases 

• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases 

• Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases 

Educational Background 

• Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997 

• Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003 

• Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008 

Professional Experience 

• Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008 - 2010 (mandatory service) 

• Bayındır Hospital, 2010 - 2014 

• Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014 - 2018 Memberships 

• Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism 

• Turkish Society of Diabetes 

• European society of Anesthesiology 

• European Association for the Study of Diabetes 

Researches and Publications 

• International articles: 20; national articles: 20; international papers: 15; national papers: 18 Translation of 5 book sections

Dr. Gonul Catli is a pediatric endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in childhood hormonal and metabolic disorders. Her areas of focus include diabetes, thyroid diseases, growth problems, and puberty issues. She received her training at Ankara University and Dokuz Eylul University. Dr. Catli has also worked as an Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University.

Dr. Catli is known for her scientific work and caring approach. She currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus and Vadistanbul. She is a member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and several national associations. Dr. Catli is dedicated to using new treatments to support children’s health and well-being.

Dr. Bercem Aycicek is an Associate Professor with over 20 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. She is known for her strong clinical skills in treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity, and resistant hypertension.

Dr. Aycicek is one of the few endocrinologists in Turkey with a focus on gender-affirming hormone therapy for trans individuals. She provides evidence-based and sensitive care. She also has a special interest in women’s health, managing issues such as irregular periods, delayed puberty, and metabolic bone diseases.

She earned her Associate Professorship at Health Sciences University Derince. Dr. Aycicek has worked in both public and private healthcare settings, helping to improve access to care. She is an active member of the Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society and the European Society of Endocrinology.

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

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Adrenal gland diseases
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Pituitary Diseases
• High Cholesterol
• Parathyroid diseases
• Diabetes
• Thyroid gland diseases
• Pubescence

Experience

• Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital – Internal Medicine
• Kırıkkale Faculty of Medicine – Endocrinology

Education and Expertise

• 1989 BORNOVA ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
• UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE 1995 EGE UNIVERSITY/ FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE 2001 DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
• MEDICAL SPECIALIST 2005 DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ENDOCRINE AND METABOLISM DISEASES

Biography

Our doctor admits patients aged or older than 15.

Medical Education

School of Medicine, Ege University

Medical Residency

Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University

Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University

Areas of Interest

Diabetes Mellitus

Thyroid Diseases

Pituitary Diseases

Hirsutism

Osteoporosis

Membership

Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Experience

• 2005-2009 Private Western Anatolia Central Hospital
• 2009-2011 Private Healing Hospital
• 2011-2016 Private Izmir Sifa University
• 2016-2023 Izmir Medical Point Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Endocrinology and Metabolism Association

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