Best Diffusive-toxic Goiter Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Nuri Alper Sahbaz is one of only five surgeons in Turkey to hold the European Board of Surgery Qualification in endocrine surgery. He has completed over 2,000 successful operations at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in thyroid and parathyroid surgeries using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg in France
• Conducted three years of clinical research at Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Fellow of the European Board of Endocrine Surgery since passing the Amsterdam specialist exams

Professor Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci is a highly decorated endocrinologist who has secured multiple first-place awards from the National Diabetes Congress for his medical research.

• Specialises in thyroid diseases and metabolic hormone disorders at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Completed specialised fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Selcuk University
• Authored over 40 scientific articles in international medical journals focused on gland health
• Served as a researcher for TUBITAK, Turkey's leading national scientific and technological research council

Professor Bulent Hacimeoglu is a leading pediatric endocrinologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who holds the top academic rank of Professor at Istanbul Aydin University.

• Head of the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in pediatric endocrine disorders including toxic goiter and hormonal imbalances
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
• Recognised with multiple first-prize national awards for research into pediatric metabolic health
• Completed fellowship training at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Professor Fatma Ela Keskin is a senior endocrinologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has managed over 1,100 patient treatments.

• Treats endocrine disorders at a JCI-accredited facility following strict safety standards
• Specialises in managing thyroid function and hormone regulation cases
• Focuses on metabolic health and complex glandular conditions
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a major centre for specialty care

Dr Hakan Duger is a specialist endocrinologist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on managing complex thyroid and metabolic disorders.

• Trained at Gazi University and Uludağ University in internal medicine and endocrinology
• Former specialist at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in metabolic diseases and hormonal regulation of the thyroid gland
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Specialist in regulating hormonal imbalances caused by overactive thyroid conditions

Professor Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is a leading endocrinology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive academic credentials in internal medicine.

• Specialises in managing thyroid disorders including diffusive-toxic goiter and hormone imbalances
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade
• Previously served as a senior specialist at Bagcilar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Focuses on precise medical management to stabilise overactive thyroid function

Associate Professor Tulay Omma is an award-winning endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. She recently received the 2023 Best Oral Presentation Award for her research on Graves disease.

• Specialises in managing complex thyroid disorders and metabolic diseases
• Expert in thyroid ultrasonography for precise diagnosis of goiter and nodules
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on thyroid function and diabetes
• Researches the links between diet and endocrine system health

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

Dr Mucahit Gur is an internal medicine specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on the management of endocrine and metabolic disorders.

• Treats hyperthyroidism and related autoimmune thyroid conditions
• Completed specialist training in internal diseases at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex cases involving hypertension and metabolic syndrome
• Practices at Emsey Hospital, a major multidisciplinary medical centre
• Graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Kubilay Ukinc is a senior endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul specializing in complex thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalances.

• Manages diffusive-toxic goitre through targeted medical therapies and metabolic regulation
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University training the next generation of endocrine specialists
• Expert in managing associated hypertension and metabolic complications of thyroid disease
• Completed endocrine fellowships at Hacettepe and Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialises in pituitary and adrenal gland disorders impacting systemic health

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum is a leading endocrinologist and currently serves as Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases.

• Specialises in managing hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules at Biruni University Hospital
• Holds a subspecialisation in endocrinology from the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded for clinical scientific research at the 54th National Diabetes Congress
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Global Endocrine Society
• Expertise includes complex cases involving pituitary and adrenal gland disorders

Professor Seda Turgut gained clinical perspective at the Cleveland Clinic's Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute – one of the world's most prestigious thyroid centres.

• Specialises in thyroid diseases including Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism management
• Completed an endocrine fellowship at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy
• Expert in treating pituitary and adrenal gland disorders that affect hormone balance
• Practices at Liv Hospital Ulus, a major private centre in Istanbul

Professor Aydogan Aydogdu is a senior endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara with dual specialisation training in hormonal and metabolic disorders.

• Focuses on thyroid diseases and complex autoimmune conditions like diffusive-toxic goiter
• Trained at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Ankara
• Manages endocrine-related male infertility and various pituitary gland disorders
• Treats metabolic conditions including obesity and Diabetes Mellitus using hormone management