Prof. Dr. İlker Tolga Özgen is a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in growth retardation, puberty problems, menstrual irregularities and increased hair growth in adolescent girls, diabetes, obesity, thyroid and pituitary disorders, genital abnormalities, and adrenal gland disorders. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University's Istanbul Faculty of Medicine before undertaking his residency in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. He progressed through the academic ranks at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2013 and Professor in 2018, and currently practices at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. He has authored a total of 160 international and domestic publications, including 48 research articles in international journals, and has received three awards for his research presented at national congresses. He is a member of the National Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association, and has participated widely in scientific events as a committee member, speaker, and session chairman. He speaks French and English.
Education
Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul University
1993–1997
Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul University
1997–1999
Residency: Pediatrics
Ondokuz Mayıs University
1999–2004
Subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology
Ondokuz Mayıs University
2004–2007
Academic & Administrative Roles
Professor, M.D.
Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2023–Present
Professor, M.D.
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
2018–2023
Associate Professor, M.D.
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
2013–2018
Assistant Professor, M.D.
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
2011–2013
Specialist, M.D. (Compulsory Service)
Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital
2008–2011
Specialist, M.D. (Military Service)
Gülhane Military Medical Academy
2007–2008
Assistant Professor, M.D.
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
2007
Subspecialty Research Assistant
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology)
2004–2007
Research Assistant
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
1999–2004