Prof. Dr. Şenay Durmaz Ceylan

Prof. Dr. Şenay Durmaz Ceylan is a respected healthcare professional with a long and successful career in medicine, particularly possessing deep knowledge and experience in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases. She is known for her passion for protecting and improving her patients' health.

Graduating in 1992 from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine with the title of Medical Doctor, Prof. Dr. Ceylan subsequently began her specialization training in Internal Medicine. During this specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, she gained clinical experience and developed fundamental knowledge and skills in internal diseases.

Turning to an academic career, Prof. Dr. Ceylan was appointed as a Faculty Member in Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. During this period, she conducted intensive studies in endocrinology and metabolism diseases, provided education to students, and contributed significantly to the academic community through scientific research.

Starting in 2009, Prof. Dr. Ceylan served at the Endocrinology Clinic of Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, where she specialized in diagnosis and treatment of many endocrinological disorders such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, obesity, and other hormonal disorders.

From 2014 to 2022, she worked as the Head and Faculty Member of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine. In this position, she continued her academic work and contributed to the further development of her expertise in endocrinology by guiding students.

After completing her medical and specialty training, Prof. Dr. Şenay Durmaz Ceylan specialized in internal medicine, especially in endocrinology and metabolism diseases. Throughout her career, she gained both academic and clinical experience by working in various health institutions and universities. She currently continues to provide the best healthcare services to her patients within A Life Health Group. She closely follows scientific developments in medicine and continues to contribute to her patients’ health.

As Prof. Dr. Şenay Durmaz Ceylan, within my expertise in endocrinology and metabolism diseases, I provide a wide range of healthcare services to my patients. My medical areas of interest cover hormone imbalances, metabolic disorders, and various related conditions.

Main specialties and areas of interest:

Endocrine Glands and Diseases
Thyroid Diseases:

• Hyperthyroidism (excess hormone production by the thyroid gland)

• Hypothyroidism (insufficient hormone production by the thyroid gland)

• Thyroid nodules (abnormal growths in the thyroid gland)

• Thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland)

• Thyroid cancer

Parathyroid Diseases:

• Hyperparathyroidism (excess hormone production by the parathyroid glands)

• Hypoparathyroidism (insufficient hormone production by the parathyroid glands)

Adrenal Gland Diseases:

• Cushing’s syndrome (excess cortisol hormone production)

• Addison’s disease (insufficient cortisol and aldosterone production)

• Pheochromocytoma (excess adrenaline and noradrenaline production)

Pituitary Gland Diseases:

• Pituitary adenomas (benign tumors in the pituitary gland)

• Acromegaly (excess growth hormone)

• Cushing’s disease (excess ACTH hormone secretion)

• Prolactinoma (excess prolactin hormone secretion)

• Growth hormone deficiency or excess

Endocrine Diseases of the Pancreas:

• Although rare, tumors originating from hormone-producing cells of the pancreas

Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus:

• Type 1 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes

• Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)

Obesity: Excess body weight

Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of metabolic risk factors (hypertension, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels, abdominal obesity)

Reproductive Endocrinology

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal disorder in women

• Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth in women

• Menopause and Perimenopause: Issues related to hormonal changes

• Infertility: Endocrine-related infertility conditions (in both women and men)

Bone Metabolism Diseases

• Osteoporosis: Decreased bone density

• Hypercalcemia: Elevated calcium levels in the blood

• Hypocalcemia: Reduced calcium levels in the blood

• Vitamin D deficiency

Other Areas

• Growth and developmental disorders

• Disorders of fat metabolism

• Certain genetic syndromes

Type of Education | Institution | Year
Medical Doctor Title | Gazi University Faculty of Medicine | 1992
Internal Medicine Specialty Training | Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital | 1994

Institution | Position / Years
Karaosman Health Center | —
Adapazarı Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital | —
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital | —
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine | Faculty Member, Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases, 1994-2009
Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital | Endocrinology Clinic Specialist, 2009-2014
Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine | Head and Faculty Member, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases, 2014-2022
A Life Health Group - Ankara Hospital | 2022–Present