Endocrinology Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan
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Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan is an endocrinology specialist at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital. He treats thyroid and pituitary disorders, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance. His areas of interest also include thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, goitre and thyroid cancer.
About Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan
Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan is an endocrinology specialist at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital. His clinical interests include obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders, insulin resistance, goitre, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1987 and completed Internal Medicine training at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. He subsequently completed training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1998, held academic appointments at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and joined Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2006.
International patients can consult Prof. Dr. Arıkan for the assessment and treatment planning of endocrine and metabolic conditions. He provides care through the Endocrinology, Thyroid Diseases and Treatment, and Pituitary Diseases Treatment units at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Thyroid Diseases and Treatment
- Treatment of Pituitary Diseases
Education
- 2006Trakya University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1998İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
- 1998Trakya University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Associate Professor
- 1992Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1987İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2006Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2000–2001Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Hospital / Deputy Chief Physician
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Endocrinology and Metabolism Association
- Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Association
- Thrombosis, Hemostasis and Angiology Association
Selected Publications
- Effect of obesity on TAFI in postmenopausal period Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 4, 271-276. (2010) Taskiran, B., S. Guldiken, AM. Demir, TK. Okman, E. Arikan, B. Turgut, and AA. Tugrul.
- An Evaluation of Glucose Tolerance in Essential Hypertension Yonsei Med. J, 50, 195-199 (2009). Tugrul, A., S. Guldiken, B. Ugur-Altun and E. Arikan.
- Levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, leptin and resistin in patients with overt hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism Endocrinologist, 18, 30-33 (2008). Guldiken, S., M. Demir, E. Arikan, S. Azcan, and A. Tugrul.
- A case of double parathyroid adenoma mimicing intrathoracic tumor Endocrinologist, 18, 16-18 (2008). Taskiran, B., B. Ugur Altun, U. Usta, S. Guldiken, E. Arikan, and A. Tugrul.
- The roles of oxidized low-density lipoprotein and interleukin-6 levels in acute atherothrombotic and lacunar ischemic stroke Angiology, 59, 224-229 (2008). Guldiken, B., S. Guldiken, B. Turgut, N. Turgut, M. Demir, Y. Çelik, E. Arikan and A. Tugrul.
- Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Turkey Clinics Obesity Special Issue, 1, 18-23 (2005). Arikan, E.
- Hyponatremia and Primary Empty Sella Syndrome: Case Report Trends in Endocrinology, 14, 86-89 (2005). Güldiken, S., E. Arikan, B. Uğur Altun, M. Kara and A. Tuğrul.
- The Relationship Between Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Male Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabet Bilimi, 3, 130-134 (2005). Güldiken, S., M. Kara, E. Arikan, B. Uğur Altun and A. Tuğrul.
- The Relationship Between Microvascular Complications and Serum sIL-2r and IL-8 Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Orientations in Endocrinology, 14, 43-47 (2005). Güldiken, S., B. Uğur-Altun, M. Kara and E. Arıkan.
- The Effects of Body Mass Index on The Cardiovascular Risk Factors in The Patients with Essential Hypertension Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 8, 49-56 (2004). Arikan, E., S. Güldiken, B. Uğur Altun, M. Kara and A. Tuğrul.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan
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