Best Endocrinology Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Sahbaz is one of only five surgeons in Turkey to hold European Board certification across all endocrine surgery fields. He has performed over 2,000 successful operations at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgeries
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Holds a specialized diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg

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.

Dr Samir Safarov specialises in endocrine health at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on thyroid disorders and diabetes management.

• Treats autoimmune thyroiditis, hypertension, and high cholesterol conditions
• Completed internal medicine training at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Gained clinical experience at the Vreden Russian Research Institute
• Attends the Internal Medicine Congress to keep current with new treatments
• Provides integrated care for metabolic and thyroid-related stomach or intestinal issues

Professor Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci is a celebrated endocrinologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has received multiple national awards for his groundbreaking research into diabetes and thyroid conditions.

• Completed subspecialty fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Manages thyroid cancers, pituitary disorders, and adrenal gland diseases
• Authored 42 international scientific papers with 230 citations worldwide
• Performed over 1,100 specialized diabetes-related treatments
• Co-ordinated major scientific research projects for TUBITAK

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.

Dr Erdem Turemen has performed over 900 endocrine procedures at Anadolu Medical Center. He specialises in metabolic and hormonal health with a 4.6 patient satisfaction rating.

• Focuses on diabetes type 2 management and chronic obesity care
• Expert in managing thyroid disorders and adrenal gland diseases
• Provides detailed clinical evaluations for complex thyroid hyperplasia cases
• Author of 25 national and international medical publications on endocrinology

Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, holding first prize in Turkey for his work on neuroendocrine tumours.

• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Society and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques – keyhole surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Translates surgical manuals and teaches the next generation of surgeons as a medical university lecturer
• Published 24 scientific articles in national and international medical journals

Professor Hacimeoglu is a leading specialist in pediatric endocrinology who heads the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Specialises in childhood diabetes, thyroid disorders, and adrenal gland conditions
• Member of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
• Awarded multiple first prizes for research into juvenile obesity and hormone disorders
• Completed specialised paediatric endocrine training at Ankara University
• Uses the latest evidence-based protocols to manage complex hormonal health in children

Professor Özgen is a leading pediatric endocrinologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses exclusively on hormonal and growth disorders in children and adolescents.

• Specialises in managing type 1 diabetes and pediatric obesity
• Treats puberty concerns, including early onset and delayed development
• Manages growth delays and disorders involving the pituitary and thyroid glands
• Professor at Biruni University, training the next generation of pediatric specialists
• Expert in adolescent health, including menstrual irregularities and hair growth concerns

Dr Kokrek focuses on chronic diabetes management at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings a deep understanding of how daily life and work involvements impact metabolic health.

• Treats chronic diabetes through patient-centred management protocols
• Integrates occupational medicine expertise to help patients balance work and treatment
• Formerly based at Haseki Education and Research Hospital
• Collaborated with the Halic University Foundation for Children with Leukemia
• Provides long-term care for complex metabolic conditions

Associate Professor Esra Demir is a senior internal medicine specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She has served as a key researcher in five major international clinical trials for diabetes and metabolic health.

• Specialises in managing type 2 diabetes and complex thyroid disorders
• Researched GLP-1 agonist therapies including semaglutide and liraglutide
• Gained international clinical experience working at the Turkish Hospital in Qatar
• Holds an academic position at Istanbul Medipol University faculty of medicine
• Participated in global research studies approved by the Turkish Medicines Agency

Dr Muzaffer Al is a specialist in minimally invasive endocrine surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on thyroid and adrenal conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic thyroidectomy using small incisions for reduced scarring and a quicker return to daily life
• Treats adrenal adenomas with laparoscopic adrenal surgery – a keyhole approach that involves less pain than open surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – Turkey's premier medical faculty for advanced laparoscopic surgery
• Subspecialised in oncological cancer surgery and laparoscopic bariatric procedures

Dr Hakan Duger is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Medical Park Antalya, having trained at Turkey's premier research hospitals in Ankara.

• Treats complex thyroid disorders including autoimmune thyroiditis and goiter
• Manages type 2 diabetes using evidence-based medical protocols
• Expertise in adrenal adenoma management and metabolic conditions
• Uses radioiodine therapy – targeted treatment for overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Dr Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is a senior internal medicine specialist at Medipol Acibadem Hospital, focusing on thyroid disorders and complex metabolic health.

• Specialises in thyroid disease management, including autoimmune thyroiditis and radioiodine therapy
• Treats adrenal adenomas and manages hormone-related metabolic disorders
• Performs bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for endocrine imbalances
• Expertise in diabetes care, including stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery preparation
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Tulay Omma is an award-winning endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, recognised for her groundbreaking research into Graves' disease and thyroid disorders.

• Specialises in complex diabetes management and metabolic complications
• Uses thyroid ultrasonography for precise, non-invasive diagnostic imaging
• Treats polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and adrenal adenoma cases
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE)
• Published 20+ research articles on thyroid and metabolic health

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.