The Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Clinic was established at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital in late 2008.
Initially, outpatient clinics and an inpatient ward began operating at the main Dışkapı facility. Additional outpatient clinics were subsequently established at the Etlik District Outpatient Clinic.
In April 2016, the outpatient services previously provided at the Etlik District Outpatient Clinic were relocated to the İskitler Annex Building.
In October 2016, the Obesity Outpatient Clinic began providing services at the Mevki Annex Building, followed by the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic in early December of the same year.
In February 2017, the remaining units located at the İskitler Annex Building were also transferred to the Mevki Annex Building.
In 2017, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital became affiliated with the University of Health Sciences.
On September 28, 2022, our hospital was relocated to the Ankara Etlik City Integrated Health Campus in accordance with the planning of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.
Ankara Etlik City Hospital became affiliated with the University of Health Sciences in early 2025.
Our clinic's inpatient ward and outpatient facilities are currently located in the General Hospital Building (Tower 1) of the Ankara Etlik City Integrated Health Campus.
The inpatient ward is situated on the 4th floor, Wing C, while the outpatient clinics operate on the ground floor.
Clinical Facilities and Infrastructure
Our clinic provides outpatient services on the ground floor, Wing B, of the General Hospital through the following facilities:
13 outpatient consultation rooms
4 thyroid ultrasonography and thyroid biopsy rooms
2 diabetes education rooms
1 nutrition and dietetics outpatient clinic
1 outpatient dynamic endocrine testing room
1 diabetes education classroom
Our inpatient ward, located on the 4th floor, Wing C, has a capacity of 24 beds and provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment services for hospitalized patients.
Daily educational sessions and clinical case discussions are held in the classrooms located on the inpatient ward floor.
In addition, a dedicated procedure room is available within the inpatient ward for thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography and fine-needle aspiration biopsy procedures for hospitalized patients.
Multidisciplinary Clinical Activities
Since its establishment, our clinic has regularly organized weekly journal review sessions and academic seminars.
Multidisciplinary Endocrinology–Surgery–Pathology–Nuclear Medicine meetings are also conducted to evaluate patients and determine appropriate medical or surgical treatment strategies.
These meetings routinely involve specialists from the Endocrinology, Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, and General Surgery departments.
When necessary, specialists from Urology, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery, Radiology, and Oncology are also invited to participate.
The meetings are held in the conference rooms located in the Main Core Building of the Ankara Etlik Integrated Health Campus.
Academic Staff and Subspecialty Training
Since its establishment, 26 physicians have completed their subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at our clinic.
Among the physicians who have trained or worked at our clinic, seven have attained the academic title of Professor, while 12 have attained the title of Associate Professor.
Currently, our clinic provides outpatient and inpatient diagnostic and treatment services alongside subspecialty medical education through a team consisting of:
4 Professors
5 Associate Professors
1 Chief Resident
5 Specialist Physicians
12 Subspecialty Fellows
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop, implement, and maintain an educational program in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases that is founded on professional principles, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, reflective reasoning, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Our Vision
Our vision is to train highly qualified specialist physicians in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases who demonstrate professional competence, a strong sense of responsibility, effective communication skills, and a commitment to ethical principles.
We aim to educate physicians who are well equipped academically and socially and who can contribute meaningfully to healthcare and medical science in Türkiye.
Through comprehensive subspecialty training, our physicians are expected to develop advanced research, critical evaluation, and analytical skills, enabling them to follow, interpret, and contribute to national and international scientific developments.
Our Goals and Strategies
The primary objective of our three-year subspecialty training program in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases is to develop comprehensive clinical knowledge and practical competencies in accordance with the scope and educational objectives of the specialty.
The program also aims to strengthen physicians' abilities to plan, conduct, and complete clinical research related to Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases.
By the end of the three-year training period, physicians are expected to have acquired the necessary expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of endocrine and metabolic disorders, as well as the clinical management skills required for independent specialist practice.
Our educational program has been developed in accordance with:
The Curriculum Development Standards of the Medical Specialty Board of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health (TUKMOS)
The core subspecialty training curriculum established by the Evaluation Committee for Training Institutions and Programs (EKPDK) of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (TEMD)
Current TEMD clinical guidelines and professional principles
The program is designed to develop and enhance theoretical knowledge, clinical competence, and interventional procedural skills.
Our educational goals and strategies are periodically reviewed and updated by the physician responsible for clinical training and the department's teaching staff.
Clinical Services
Our clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services for adult patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders, including:
Diabetes mellitus
Thyroid disorders, including thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer
Calcium metabolism disorders
Parathyroid gland diseases
Pituitary and hypothalamic disorders
Gonadal disorders
Adrenal gland diseases
Obesity
Insulin resistance
Metabolic syndrome
Secondary hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Hirsutism
Osteoporosis
Educational Activities and Professional Development
In addition to providing clinical healthcare services, our department actively participates in patient education and professional training programs.
These educational activities include:
Diabetes Patient Education Program
Diabetes Nursing Certificate Program for healthcare personnel
Emergency Nursing Certification Program
Stoma and Wound Care Nursing Certification Program
Through these activities, our clinic aims to contribute to patient education, the professional development of healthcare personnel, and the continuous improvement of healthcare services.