Best Diffusive-toxic Goiter Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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 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 Anyarat Vichayawannakul serves as a dedicated endocrinology specialist at Intrarat Hospital, bringing high-level clinical expertise to metabolic health management.

• Holds a Diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism from Rajavithi Hospital.
• Graduated with second-class honours from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University.
• Focuses on internal medicine to manage systemic issues like goitres.
• Provides tailored treatment plans for thyroid function and metabolic regulation.

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.

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

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

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

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)