The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- glucose blood test
- biochemical analysis of blood
- hormone test (ACTH)
- general urine analysis
- 24-hour urine collection with analysis for free cortisol excretion
- low-dose and high-dose dexamethasone suppression test (if clinically indicated)
- ultrasound of the adrenal glands
- CT/MRI (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment via head doctor and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Brain MRI (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders at the Memorial Bahсelievler Hospital Istanbul offers the full range of services in its areas of specialization. Of particular interest to the department's specialists are endocrine tumors, as well as diabetes mellitus, obesity and metabolic disorders. In the case of obesity and concomitant diseases, the doctors develop an individual nutrition program aimed at normalizing body weight, as well as reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Prior to treatment, the doctors carefully study the patient's medical history and determine the cause of the disease. Thanks to modern equipment and long experience of the specialists, the department uses innovative treatment methods, which allow achieving excellent results even in the most complex clinical cases. The department is headed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. med. Esra Suheda Hatipoglu.
The department often admits patients with diabetes mellitus. The department's doctors develop a comprehensive and individual treatment program, which allows them to prevent the development of complications of the pathology and significantly improve the patient's quality of life. If necessary, insulin therapy regimen is selected. Particular attention is paid to training patients the correct lifestyle with diabetes mellitus and the use of devices for self-monitoring of blood sugar levels.
Although diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases, many patients are admitted to the department with dysfunction of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, as well as with rare metabolic disorders. Such diseases often lead to overweight and obesity. Both physicians and nutritionists cooperate closely to develop an individual health care program. They hold individual consultations on all issues of interest to the patient and use a comprehensive clinical approach.
Thanks to modern equipment, the department's specialists provide both diagnostics and treatment of endocrine tumors. Endocrine neoplasms are rare, and their detection often depends on the ability to produce hormones. When treating such pathologies, the specialists use algorithms developed by professional associations of international experts in this medical field. The therapy includes surgical, drug and radionuclide methods. As a rule, resection is required for both hormonally active and hormonally inactive tumors. Antihormonal drugs are also often prescribed. Their action is aimed at blocking hormonal disorders, which develop due to the hormonally active neoplasms. Modern chemotherapy treatments and state-of-the-art equipment show positive results even at the advanced stages.
The department's clinical focuses include:
- Pituitary diseases
- Pituitary gland failure
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Secondary hypercortisolism
- Acromegaly and gigantism
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Diabetes insipidus
- Thyroid diseases
- Diffuse goitre
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Nodular goiter
- Inflammatory thyroid diseases (thyroiditides)
- Hashimoto's disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Parathyroid diseases
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Adrenal diseases
- Hypercortisolism
- Hypocorticism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Pheochromocytoma
- Ovarian diseases
- Low levels of sex hormones in women (hypogonadism)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
- Endocrine disorders in men
- Testosterone deficiency
- Gynecomastia
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low libido
- Decreased levels of sex hormones in men (hypogonadism)
- Disorders of carbohydrate and other types of metabolism
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Hypoglycemia
- Insulin resistance syndrome
- Obesity of various etiologies
- Osteoporosis
- Diseases caused by deficiency of vitamins and minerals
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Other endocrine disorders
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2019 Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Memorial Bahсelievler Hospital Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2016 - 2018 Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Biruni University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2013 - 2015 Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Edirne State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2017 Assistant Professor, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2010 - 2013 Specialized training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2004 - 2009 Residency in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 1998 - 2004 Doctor of Education – English, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Scientific Publications
- 33 articles in international journals.
- 10 articles in national journals.
- 21 articles on international portals.
- 5 publications in national newspapers.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Turkish Society of Endocrine Surgery.
- European Society of Endocrinology.
- Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey.
- Pituitary Network Association.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class medical services in a pleasant and patient-oriented environment. It is worth noting that the interior of the medical facility is full of live plants, which have a positive impact on people and their mood. The hospital is awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum Certificate, confirming the highest level of environmental friendliness and safety of the buildings of the medical complex.
The hospital has 320 beds for patient hospitalization. The medical and technical base of the hospital is one of the best and most advanced in Turkey – modern diagnostic rooms with MRI, CT, PET-CT scanners, gamma cameras, X-ray equipment, mammography systems and other equipment, 15 operating rooms, including for robot-assisted, endoscopic and hybrid surgical interventions, intensive care units, etc. The hospital also has a high-performance state-of-the-art Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE system for radiation therapy.
The powerful technical resources of the hospital are complemented by a highly professional medical staff, who have achieved significant success not only at the national level, but also in the international medical arena. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital are distinguished by excellent medical qualifications, as well as humane and compassionate attitude towards each patient. They strongly support their patients on their way to recovery.
The medical center admits not only Turkish citizens for treatment, but also patients from 92 countries of the world, and therefore it boasts a wealth of experience in serving international patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.
Photo: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul live in cozy rooms with an excellent layout and modern design. The standard patient rooms are equipped with a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table and a chair, a wardrobe, a sofa for receiving visitors. The patient room also includes a TV, a telephone and Wi-Fi. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also provides patients with enhanced-comfort rooms corresponding to a five-star hotel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.