Best Thyroid Disease Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Nuri Alper Sahbaz is one of only five surgeons in Turkey to hold the European Board of Endocrine Surgery qualification across all fields.

• Performed 2,000+ successful operations at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Specialises in thyroid cancer and adrenal gland disorders
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas
• Certified to practice in the USA with ECFMG licencing

Specializations

Diabetes (Sugar)

Thyroid

Hypertension

cholesterol

stomach diseases

intestinal diseases

osteoporosis

Experience

Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital

Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Azerbaijan Göranboy, First Lieutenant Doctor

Hospital Park Darıca Hospital

BAH

Education

Azerbaijan Medical Faculty (2015)

Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital (2016-2020)

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

Internal Medicine Congress

Gastro Academy

Professor Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci has managed over 900 endocrine treatments and holds a prestigious National Diabetes Congress award for his scientific research at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in thyroid cancers and complex pituitary or adrenal gland disorders
• Completed a subspecialty fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Authored 42 international articles with over 230 citations in medical journals
• Recognised as a coordinator for multiple TUBITAK scientific research projects
• Highly active in international congresses and medical certification programmes

Dr Erdem Turemen is a specialist endocrinologist at Anadolu Medical Center with a focused clinical interest in managing complex thyroid disorders.

• Treats hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism through targeted hormone regulation and medical therapy
• Expertise in diagnosing thyroid nodules and adrenal gland abnormalities
• Managing metabolic health including diabetes and obesity-related hormonal imbalances
• Published 25 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Practises at a Johns Hopkins Medicine International affiliated hospital

Professor Bulent Hacimeoglu is a highly decorated paediatric endocrinology specialist who leads the child health department at Istanbul Aydin University.

• Specialises in childhood thyroid disorders and hormone-related metabolic conditions
• Member of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
• Recognised with multiple first-prize awards for clinical research in paediatric hormones
• Awarded a Professorship at the Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex endocrine cases including hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Associate Professor Esra Demir is a specialist physician at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive clinical research experience in metabolic health and endocrine management.

• Specialises in managing complex thyroid disorders alongside metabolic conditions like diabetes
• Contributed to international clinical trials investigating hormone-based therapies and patient outcomes
• Served as a specialist doctor in Turkey and Qatar providing international clinical care
• Completed advanced specialty training at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to stabilise thyroid function and hormonal balance

Professor Fatma Ela Keskin has performed 1,100 endocrine treatments at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on hormone-related disorders and complex thyroid management.

• Treats both common and rare thyroid conditions
• Specialises in endocrine system disorders and metabolic health
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited medical centre
• Manages patient cases with a focus on hormonal balance

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

• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and Uludağ University
• Completed dual specialisations in internal medicine and endocrinology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Recognised specialist in the Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
• Experienced in managing complex hormonal imbalances and glandular 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)

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is a senior endocrinology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on gland and hormone disorders.

• Treats complex thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism and autoimmune conditions
• Specialises in internal medicine and endocrinology – manages body chemistry and hormone balance
• Academic researcher with multiple papers on endocrine system health
• Expertise in metabolic health and gland related weight management

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

• Specialises in thyroid ultrasonography for more precise diagnosis of nodules
• Expert in managing Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism cases
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE)
• Published over 20 international research papers on thyroid and metabolic disorders
• Completed specialised training in clinical trials and endocrine biostatistics

Associate Professor Ali Saklamaz is a dual-certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focuses on endocrine and metabolism diseases to provide targeted care for complex horizontal hormonal imbalances.

• Specialised in thyroid diseases at Dokuz Eylül University faculty of medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Focuses on managing metabolic disorders including diabetes and osteoporosis
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association as a qualified specialist

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgery expert at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on surgical management for thyroid conditions.

• Specialises in thyroid cancer surgery for both early and advanced-stage cases
• Uses oncological surgical protocols to prioritise complete tumour removal
• Part of a multidisciplinary team treating metabolic and endocrine disorders
• Performs minimally invasive breast and endocrine surgeries for faster recovery

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

Professor Mucahit Gur leads metabolic care at Emsey Hospital, providing specialist management for thyroid dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.

• Trained at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Manages thyroid disorders alongside metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
• Focuses on pharmacological interventions for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
• Coordinates care with surgical teams for cases requiring thyroidectomy

Professor Kubilay Ukinc is a senior endocrinologist at Liv Hospital specialising in hormone-driven conditions and complex thyroid management.

• Manages diseases of the thyroid, adrenal glands, and pituitary system
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – training the next generation of specialists
• Expertise includes hormone system disorders and endocrine-related hypertension
• Completed advanced subspecialty training in endocrinology and metabolic diseases

Associate Professor Gonul Catli is a specialist in paediatric endocrinology who treats children with complex thyroid disorders at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
• Specialises in Hashimoto's disease and managing paediatric thyroid nodules
• Treats hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affecting growth and development
• Researches hormonal health and bone metabolism at Katip Celebi University
• Holds a minor specialisation specifically in paediatric endocrine disorders

Associate Professor Bercem Aycicek is a senior endocrinology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with deep expertise in managing complex hormonal disorders. She focuses on precise diagnostic pathways to identify the root cause of thyroid dysfunction.

• Specialises in managing thyroid nodules and metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology
• Expertise in secondary hypertension, often linked to undiagnosed endocrine issues
• Holds membership in the Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society
• Trained at the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. She specialises in difficult thyroid nodules and complex hormonal imbalances at Biruni University Hospital.

• Treats Hashimoto's and Graves' disease via targeted medical management and monitoring
• Specialises in thyroid nodules – performs detailed assessments to determine if biopsies are required
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society
• Awarded for clinical research on metabolic parameters and systemic hormone health
• Former senior consultant at Istanbul University – Turkey's most prestigious medical faculty

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

• Specialises in managing complex thyroid disease and parathyroid gland disorders
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Refined her expertise in endocrine care at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy
• Focuses on metabolic bone diseases and adrenal gland health
• Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus, a centre known for high-standard medical technology