Best Thyroid Disease Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Yunus Emre Seker is a plastic surgeon at Soraca Med in Antalya. He participated in the world’s first successful uterus transplant surgical team. He also helped perform the first double-arm transplant in Turkey. Trained under Prof. Ömer Özkan, a global pioneer in reconstructive transplantation. Dr. Seker specializes in ethnic rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation.

• Awarded second place in the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Research Competition.
• Performs high-precision procedures including deep plane facelifts and 360 liposuction.
• Served as a plastic surgery instructor at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Soraca Med, a clinic registered with the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in mommy makeovers, BBL, and breast augmentation. Dr. Aydinol is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He uses VASER and lipomatic techniques for precise body contouring. These methods help create a narrow and athletic abdominal appearance.

• Published research on combining fat injections with implants for breast augmentation.
• Performs specialized procedures including abdominal etching and 360 liposuction.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Works at a clinic with a 98.5% success rate for mommy makeover surgeries.

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Melikgazi Ozturk is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He received his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University. Dr. Ozturk focuses on combining clinical practice with active academic research. He works at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Performs complex procedures including rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and breast reconstruction.
• Completed specialized training and served as a research assistant at Erciyes University.
• Expertise covers aesthetic body contouring like Vaser liposuction and tummy tucks.
• Practices at a facility maintaining a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

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

Dr. Can Ilker Demir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast surgery. Dr. Demir trained at Kocaeli University, a leading Turkish medical institution. He is known for achieving natural and lasting results for his patients.

• Performs aesthetic procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Treats patients in his private practice located in Istanbul.
• Served in Emergency Medicine, gaining skills in trauma and wound healing.
• Maintains a clinical focus on complex reconstructive surgical techniques.

Dr. Ulvi Gulmammadov is a check-up physician at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in preventive medicine and comprehensive health screenings. Dr. Gulmammadov previously served as a medical director for five years. He holds a degree from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained in occupational medicine to support workplace health and safety.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.
• Spent six years practicing check-up and hospital medicine at Acıbadem Atakent.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a facility equipped with advanced 3 Tesla MRI technology.

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. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Performs specialized transit bipartition and ileal interposition procedures.
• Treats morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes.
• Former Chief Physician of Van Military Hospital and SAM Samsun Military Hospital.

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

Dr. Sertac Demirel is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He focused on surgical care and oncology for over three decades. Dr. Demirel treats patients at a premier multidisciplinary medical center in Turkey.

• Serves as a General Surgery Specialist at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Former Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hizmet Hospital.
• Expertise covers complex surgical interventions and oncological cases.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate in organ transplantation.