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
Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed her mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary. Following that, she started her specialization training in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and became a specialist in 1993. After working as a specialist physician, she began her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in September 2000 and became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist in December 2002. In April 2003, she started working as an assistant professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and worked in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA, between May and November 2003. After returning to Turkey, she continued to work at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. This clinic was the first to offer Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training in the country. During her time there, one person became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist. On March 13, 2006, she successfully passed the exam and received the title of Associate Professor. Since December 2006, she has been working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. In this hospital, she was appointed as the head of the Pediatric Endocrinology clinic in November 2008 and started providing Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training for the first time in the hospital in March 2009. Between 2009 and 2017, she trained five Pediatric Endocrinology specialists. Most of the physicians she currently provides subspecialty training to have gained academic titles as professors and associate professors. After working as a training instructor at Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women from 2017 to 2021, she retired at her request from public service. Between 2021 and 2024, she worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, at Istanbul Hospital.
• Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Diabetes
• Thyroid Diseases
• Pituitary Gland Diseases
• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
• Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases
• Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997
• Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003
• Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008
• Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008 - 2010 (mandatory service)
• Bayındır Hospital, 2010 - 2014
• Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014 - 2018 Memberships
• Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Turkish Society of Diabetes
• European society of Anesthesiology
• European Association for the Study of Diabetes
• International articles: 20; national articles: 20; international papers: 15; national papers: 18 Translation of 5 book sections
Education and Expertise
(1994 – 2000) - GATA Faculty of Medicine Ankara
(2003 – 2007) - GATA Medical Faculty Pediatrics and Diseases
(2008 -2011) - Ankara University Pediatric Endocrinology
(03.03.2014) - Associate Professorship, Pediatric Endocrinology
(17.07.2019) - Professorship, Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
(2001 – 2003) - Special Forces Command/Ankara
(2007 – 2008) - Etimesgut Military Hospital/Ankara
(2011 – 2013) - GATA Medical Faculty Hospital/Ankara
(2013-2015) - GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital/Istanbul
(05.2015-09.10.2017) - May 2015-09.10.2017 - Süleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul
(07.2015 – 01.2016) - Suleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Administrative Responsibility/Istanbul
01.2016 - 09.11.2017 - Suleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Clinic Education Responsibility / Istanbul
(03.03.2016 - 30.10.2017) - Süleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Management
(2017-2020) - Istinye University Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member
(2020-Present) - Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member
(20.10.2020-Present) - Head of Department of Child Health and Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University
Courses and Certificates
2001 - Flight Doctor Course
2010 - Project Management Training Course
2013 - Basic Epidemiology course
2018 - Trainer Training Course
Professional Memberships
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE)
Istanbul Medical Chamber
Awards
İhsan Turan, Ian Hutchins, Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu, Leman Damla Kotan, Fatih Gürbüz, Mehmet Taştan, Ayça Ulubay, Eda Mengen, Bilgin Yüksel, Susan Wray, Ali Kemal Topaloğlu. CCDC141 Mutation in idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. XVI. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.
Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu, Gönül Öçal, Merih Berberoğlu, ZeynepŞıklar, Ercan Tutar, Suat Fitöz, Gökhan Nergizoğlu, Şenay Savaş Erdeve, Emine Çamtosun. Control of premature microvascular aging and cardiovascular performance in obese adolescents. XVI. was held in Samsun on 6-10 November 2012. Second Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.
Z. Siklar, G. Ocal, M. Berberoglu, B. Hacıhamdioğlu, Ş. Savas Erdeve, Y. Egin, N. Akar. Control of hypercoagulability caused by obesity in children with endothelial microparticle level and thrombin generation test, and the relationship between risk and metabolic parameters. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the 55th Turkish National Pediatrics Congress held in Antalya on 12-16 October 2011
Z. Şıklar, V. Topçu, P. Kocaay, M. Berberoğlu, B. Hacıhamdioğlu, S.S. Erdeve, H.R. Ilgin, A. Tükün, G. Öcal. Clinical Characteristics of Our Cases with Mutation in the Androgen Receptor Gene. XVI. was held in Samsun on 6-10 November 2012. First Prize in Oral Presentation at the National Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Congress.
Areas of Interests
Education:
Experience:
Dr. Bercem Aycicek is an Associate Professor with over 20 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. She is known for her strong clinical skills in treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity, and resistant hypertension.
Dr. Aycicek is one of the few endocrinologists in Turkey with a focus on gender-affirming hormone therapy for trans individuals. She provides evidence-based and sensitive care. She also has a special interest in women’s health, managing issues such as irregular periods, delayed puberty, and metabolic bone diseases.
She earned her Associate Professorship at Health Sciences University Derince. Dr. Aycicek has worked in both public and private healthcare settings, helping to improve access to care. She is an active member of the Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society and the European Society of Endocrinology.
Dr. Gonul Catli is a pediatric endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in childhood hormonal and metabolic disorders. Her areas of focus include diabetes, thyroid diseases, growth problems, and puberty issues. She received her training at Ankara University and Dokuz Eylul University. Dr. Catli has also worked as an Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University.
Dr. Catli is known for her scientific work and caring approach. She currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus and Vadistanbul. She is a member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and several national associations. Dr. Catli is dedicated to using new treatments to support children’s health and well-being.
Education:
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.
Education and Experience
Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor
Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Academic Background
Professional Experience
Scientific Contributions & Publications
Awards & Recognitions
Professional Memberships & Certifications
Clinical & Research Focus
Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:
Dr. Kubilay Ukinc is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and hypertension. He also treats adrenal and pituitary diseases, as well as hormone-related disorders in both women and men. Dr. Ukinc has expertise in low blood sugar conditions.
He received his medical training at Hacettepe University and Karadeniz Technical University. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at Karadeniz Technical University, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, and Istanbul Bilim University. Dr. Ukinc has broad experience in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is active in both patient care and medical education.
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
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)
Dr. Mucahit Gur is an Internal Medicine Specialist. He focuses on Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, and Thyroid Diseases. He received his medical degree from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization in Internal Diseases at Düzce University.
Dr. Gur has worked at Tokat Niksar State Hospital, Düzce University, and Tokat Zile State Hospital. He currently practices at Emsey Hospital. He is known for his expertise in metabolic and endocrine disorders. Dr. Gur uses evidence-based methods and is dedicated to providing high-quality care.
Dr. Aydogan Aydogdu is an experienced endocrinologist with over 20 years in the field. He specializes in metabolic bone and parathyroid diseases. Dr. Aydogdu graduated from Gulhane Military Medical Academy in 1997. He completed further specialization in 2004 and 2010.
He currently practices at International Medicana Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Aydogdu has treated thousands of patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and hormone deficiencies. He is known for his skill in managing complex endocrine conditions. Dr. Aydogdu is recognized for his clinical excellence and his contributions to endocrinology.