Endocrinology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Kaan Ünal
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Kaan Ünal is an endocrinology specialist at Acıbadem Bursa Hospital. He treats diabetes, including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as thyroid disorders such as Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. His clinical interests also include obesity, insulin resistance and osteoporosis.
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Kaan Ünal
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Kaan Ünal is an endocrinology specialist at Acıbadem Bursa Hospital, with clinical interests spanning diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, osteoporosis and metabolic conditions. His areas of focus include type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s disease.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2000, completed his Internal Medicine training at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2006, and completed subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the same institution in 2011. His career has included roles at Uludağ University, Aksaray State Hospital and Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2018.
International patients can consult Dr. Ünal for assessment and treatment planning for endocrine and metabolic health concerns. He provides care through the Endocrinology and Thyroid Diseases and Treatment units at Acıbadem Bursa Hospital.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Thyroid Diseases and Treatment
Education
- 2011Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
- 2006Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 2000Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2018Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2011–2013Aksaray Devlet Hospital / Mecburi Hizmet
- 2008–2011Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases / Subspecialty Research Assistant
- 2001–2006Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Endocrinology and Metabolism Association
Selected Publications
- A rare cause of hypoglycemia in a type 2 diabetic patient: insulinoma. J Diabetes Complications.2012; 26(1): 65-7 Cander S, Oz Gul O, Yildirim N, Unal OK, Saraydaroglu O, Imamoglu S.
- Effect of cycline D1 (CCND1) gene polymorphism on tumor formation and behavior in patients with prolactinoma. Gene. 2012; 509(1): 158-63. Cander S, Erturk E, Karakucak M, Oz Gul O, Gorukmez O, Yakut T, Unal OK, Ersoy C, Tuncel E, Imamoglu S.
- A rare complication due to propylthiouracil use: lupus-like syndrome. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 2012; 171(2): 237-9 Oz Gul O, Unal OK, Cander S, Tuncel E, Imamoglu S.
- Rapid Preparation of Hyperthyroid Patients for Thyroidectomy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2011; 31(4): 890-895. Kiyici S, Oz Gul O, Cander S, Kirdak T, Duran C, Unal OK, Ersoy C, Tuncel E, Erturk E, Imamoglu S.
- Preoperative parathyroid hormone levels are correlated with parathyroid adenoma volume and bone mineral density but not serum calcium levels. Minerva Endocrinol 2011; 36(2): 123-128 Kiyici S, Cander S, Oz Gul O, Sigirli D, Unal OK, Duran C, Saraydaroglu O, Ersoy C, Tuncel E, Erturk E, Imamoglu S.
- Effect of sitagliptin monotherapy on serum total ghrelin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2011; 94: 212-216. Öz GÜl O, Kıyıcı S, Ersoy C, Cander S, Yorulmaz H, Gul CB, Unal OK, Sarandol E, Kirhan E, Siğirli D, Erturk E, Tuncel E, Imamoglu S.
- The Relationship between Minor Alterations in Thyroid Function in Euthyroid Patients and Obesity. The Endocrinologist 2010; 20(6): 304-307. Oz Gul O, Ersoy C, Gul CB, Guclu M, Ibanoglu M, Cangur S, Kiyici S, Cander S, Unal OK, Erturk E, Tuncel E, Imamoglu S.
- Effect of levothyroxine treatment on QT dispersion in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism. Endocr Pract. 2007 Nov-Dec;13(7):711-5.? Unal OK, Erturk E, Ozkan H, Kiyici S, Guclu M, Ersoy C, Yener F, Imamoglu S
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What patients say about Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Kaan Ünal
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My rotator cuff repair was handled with real skill and genuine care. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunali answered all of my questions with patience.”
“I was nervous about my thyroid treatment, but I felt safe at every single step. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ünal answered all of my questions with patience. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“The care I received for my diabetic eye care was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Tüzünalp explained the risks honestly and earned my full trust. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”
“My gastrointestinal cancer surgery exceeded every expectation I had. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ünal kept me informed and reassured throughout. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”