Prof. Dr. Ender Arıkan
Endocrinology
About Ender Arıkan
Ender Arıkan is an associate professor of medicine with a strong clinical and academic background in endocrinology and related fields. He earned his medical qualification from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and was promoted to associate professor in 2006. Since 2006 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where he continues to provide patient care and contribute to clinical practice. His professional interests include endocrine disorders, diabetes, obesity, nutrition, and cardiovascular risk related to thrombosis and hemostasis. He is an active member of several professional societies: the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Association, and the Society of Thrombosis, Hemostasis and Angiology. Known for combining academic rigor with patient-centered care, he participates in multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based treatment and promote preventive health measures.
Subspecialties
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Overt hypothyroidism
- Subclinical hypothyroidism
- Parathyroid adenoma
- Hyponatremia
- Primary empty sella syndrome
- Essential hypertension
- Microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Cardiovascular risk factors in diabetes
- Glucose intolerance
Education
- 2006 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1998 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
- 1998 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
- 1992 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1987 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2006 Acibadem Health Group
- 2000 – 2001 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Hospital / Deputy Chief Physician
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Association
- Society of Thrombosis, Hemostasis and Angiology
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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