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The doctor completed medical education at Trakya University Medical School, Cerrahpaşa Medical School, and Kocaeli University Medical School. Specializing in endocrinology, the doctor focuses on diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands.

With a robust academic background, the doctor has contributed to the medical field with more than 25 national and international publications, showcasing expertise and commitment to advancing medical knowledge in these areas.

Education and Expertise

(1994 – 2000) - GATA Faculty of Medicine Ankara

(2003 – 2007) - GATA Medical Faculty Pediatrics and Diseases

(2008 -2011) - Ankara University Pediatric Endocrinology

(03.03.2014) - Associate Professorship, Pediatric Endocrinology

(17.07.2019) - Professorship, Istinye University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

(2001 – 2003) - Special Forces Command/Ankara

(2007 – 2008) - Etimesgut Military Hospital/Ankara

(2011 – 2013) - GATA Medical Faculty Hospital/Ankara

(2013-2015) - GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital/Istanbul

(05.2015-09.10.2017) - May 2015-09.10.2017 - Süleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul

(07.2015 – 01.2016) - Suleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Administrative Responsibility/Istanbul

01.2016 - 09.11.2017 - Suleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Clinic Education Responsibility / Istanbul

(03.03.2016 - 30.10.2017) - Süleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Management

(2017-2020) - Istinye University Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member

(2020-Present) - Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member

(20.10.2020-Present) - Head of Department of Child Health and Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University

Courses and Certificates

2001 - Flight Doctor Course

2010 - Project Management Training Course

2013 - Basic Epidemiology course

2018 - Trainer Training Course

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association

European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Awards

İhsan Turan, Ian Hutchins, Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu, Leman Damla Kotan, Fatih Gürbüz, Mehmet Taştan, Ayça Ulubay, Eda Mengen, Bilgin Yüksel, Susan Wray, Ali Kemal Topaloğlu. CCDC141 Mutation in idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. XVI. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.

Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu, Gönül Öçal, Merih Berberoğlu, ZeynepŞıklar, Ercan Tutar, Suat Fitöz, Gökhan Nergizoğlu, Şenay Savaş Erdeve, Emine Çamtosun. Control of premature microvascular aging and cardiovascular performance in obese adolescents. XVI. was held in Samsun on 6-10 November 2012. Second Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.

Z. Siklar, G. Ocal, M. Berberoglu, B. Hacıhamdioğlu, Ş. Savas Erdeve, Y. Egin, N. Akar. Control of hypercoagulability caused by obesity in children with endothelial microparticle level and thrombin generation test, and the relationship between risk and metabolic parameters. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the 55th Turkish National Pediatrics Congress held in Antalya on 12-16 October 2011

Z. Şıklar, V. Topçu, P. Kocaay, M. Berberoğlu, B. Hacıhamdioğlu, S.S. Erdeve, H.R. Ilgin, A. Tükün, G. Öcal. Clinical Characteristics of Our Cases with Mutation in the Androgen Receptor Gene. XVI. was held in Samsun on 6-10 November 2012. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.

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

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)

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

Professor Hakan Duger is an endocrinology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep expertise in managing adrenal gland disorders. He addresses hormone-secreting tumours by balancing metabolic function and coordinating surgical care.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Specialised training from Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in managing hypertension and metabolic issues caused by adrenal growths
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care with surgical teams for tumour removals
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Tulay Omma is an award-winning endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital with a strong academic background in metabolic diseases.

• Holds a subspecialty in endocrinology and metabolism from Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE)
• Certified in thyroid ultrasonography for detailed imaging of endocrine glands
• Published 20+ peer-reviewed articles on complex metabolic and hormonal disorders
• Received the Best Oral Presentation Award in 2023 for clinical research

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

The doctor is an Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in managing chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, and Thyroid Diseases. After graduating from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2009, the doctor completed specialization in Internal Diseases at Düzce University by 2016.

Professional experience includes roles at Tokat Niksar State Hospital, Düzce University, and Tokat Zile State Hospital, with the current position held at Emsey Hospital since 2019.

Associate Professor Bercem Aycicek is a senior endocrinology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep expertise in managing complex adrenal gland disorders.

• Specialises in secondary and resistant hypertension caused by adrenal gland abnormalities
• Focuses on metabolic health and bone diseases, including hormone-related bone loss
• Active member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society
• Trained at the prestigious Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

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.

Professor Kubilay Ukinc is a senior endocrinologist at Liv Hospital specialising in hormone-secreting tumours and glandular disorders.

• Manages adrenal adenomas using targeted medical protocols at Istanbul Bilim University
• Professor of Internal Medicine specialising in the endocrine and metabolic systems
• Treats secondary hypertension caused by adrenal gland abnormalities and hormone imbalances
• Expertise in managing pituitary and adrenal interactions to restore metabolic health

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum serves as Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, leading national standards in hormonal care.

• Specialises in managing adrenal gland disorders at Biruni University Hospital
• Completed subspecialty training at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded for clinical research in metabolic parameters and patient outcomes
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society
• Expert in hormone-secreting tumours and metabolic health management

Seda Turgut gained international experience as an observer physician at the Cleveland Clinic's Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute.

• Specialises in adrenal gland diseases including hormone-producing and non-functional adenomas
• Trained at University of Piemonte Orientale – Italy's hub for endocrine research
• Treats metabolic bone diseases and parathyroid disorders at Liv Hospital Ulus
• Expertise in managing hormone imbalances related to pituitary and thyroid conditions

Professor Demet Yetkin is a highly credentialed specialist in endocrine and metabolic disorders at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on complex glandular conditions that affect hormone production and balance.

• Specialises in adrenal gland diseases – managing hormonal imbalances caused by adrenal tumours
• Member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
• Conducted research with 20 international articles on endocrine system disorders
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Medical School – a leading clinical research centre

Associate Professor Aydogan Aydogdu is a senior endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara who focuses on the complex hormonal management of adrenal gland diseases.

• Specialises in adrenal adenoma cases including hormone-secreting and non-functional tumours
• Expertise in managing metabolic complications from pituitary and adrenal gland disorders
• Trained at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Oversees multidisciplinary care for patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism