Prof. Mehmet Temel Yılmaz, MD

Prof. Mehmet Temel Yılmaz, MD is an endocrinology specialist at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Endocrinology & Metabolism unit. He has more than 50 years in medicine. His work centers on the evaluation and management of endocrine disorders, metabolic diseases and hormone-related conditions, with care guided by each patient’s medical history and clinical needs rather than a fixed protocol.

Dr. Yılmaz graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1976 and completed his Internal Medicine training at the same institution in 1981. He later completed specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2024. Dr. Yılmaz speaks Turkish and English.

Clinical focus

Endocrinology addresses conditions in which the glands that produce hormones function abnormally, and the resulting symptoms can be varied and slow to develop. Dr. Yılmaz evaluates hormone-related conditions across the range of endocrine disorders, working from the patient’s history, physical findings and laboratory results to reach a diagnosis before treatment is considered.

Metabolic diseases form the second part of his practice. This area includes disturbances in how the body processes glucose, lipids and other nutrients; the related pages on diabetes mellitus treatment and metabolic syndrome treatment describe the general approach at the hospital. In each case, Dr. Yılmaz reviews previous findings, discusses the available options with the patient and, where appropriate, sets out a plan for further evaluation and longer-term follow-up. Because many endocrine and metabolic conditions are chronic, management often involves periodic reassessment and adjustment rather than a single intervention.

How Dr. Yılmaz works with international patients

Dr. Yılmaz consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit, so that relevant records are available when the patient arrives. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. For international patients who are not yet able to travel, a video consultation is available; this can be used to review records and discuss whether an in-person visit is needed, although a physical examination and laboratory testing may still be required for a full assessment.