Autoimmune thyroiditis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Samir Safarov is an internal medicine specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on managing chronic endocrine disorders. He provides targeted care for patients with multiple metabolic concerns.

• Specialises in thyroid disorders and metabolic health management
• Completed residency at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Manages complex cases involving hypertension and cholesterol alongside thyroid issues
• Regularly attends the National Internal Medicine Congress to follow new protocols
• Trained in diagnosing linked conditions like osteoporosis and stomach issues

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

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

• Specialises in thyroid diseases and metabolic health
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Expertise in managing hypertension and diabetes alongside thyroid conditions
• Provides whole-body medical oversight for complex endocrine cases
• Based at a major Turkish hospital with multi-specialty support

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, serving as a leading authority in hormone health.

• Specialises in thyroid disorders including autoimmune conditions that cause underactive or overactive thyroid function
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a major centre for complex metabolic and endocrine care
• Holds a subspecialisation from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's oldest medical schools
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Global Endocrine Society

Associate Professor Esra Demir is a senior internal medicine specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive global training in managing metabolic and autoimmune conditions.

• Held specialist roles at major Turkish training hospitals and the Turkish Hospital in Qatar
• Served as a researcher for international clinical trials involving semaglutide and liraglutide
• Published multiple research papers on internal medicine and metabolic health
• Achieved academic rank as Associate Professor for her contributions to clinical medicine
• Specialises in managing systemic autoimmune disorders within the internal medicine department

Professor Mehmet Fatih Kilicli leads the endocrinology department at Medipol Acibadem Hospital, specialising in complex hormonal and metabolic disorders.

• Treats autoimmune thyroiditis with focus on long-term hormone stability
• Expert in managing metabolic complications related to thyroid dysfunction
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Hospital – a major medical research centre
• Appointed to senior roles across academic and clinical internal medicine departments

Dr. Goksun Ayvaz is a professor trained in internal medicine and in endocrinology and metabolism. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He completed compulsory service in Nevsehir from 1983 to 1985. He worked at the Department of Internal Medicine at Gazi University in 1985 and in 1994. He completed a residency in the United States in 1990 and subspecialty training in endocrinology and metabolism in the United States in 1996.

He served as an internal medicine specialist in the Internal Medicine and Cardiology units at Ankara Numune Hospital and Ankara Bayindir Medical Center. His academic titles are Assistant Professor (1996–1997), Associate Professor (1997), and Professor (2003). In 1997, he conducted research at the Experimental Medicine Laboratory of the Université libre de Bruxelles with Prof. W. J. Malaisse on pancreatic islet isolation and static incubation.

Medical interests include Graves disease (toxic goiter), Graves orbitopathy, thyroid disease (nodules and thyroid cancer), diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance and latent diabetes), obesity, and gonadal and pituitary diseases.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, holding a medical degree from Hacettepe University. With extensive clinical training, the doctor completed a specialization in Internal Medicine at Ankara University followed by subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Ufuk University.

The doctor has achieved significant academic and professional milestones, including an Associate Professorship in 2013 and reaching the rank of Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Istinye University in 2019. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has demonstrated a deep commitment to the field, contributing to both clinical practice and medical education.