Diabetes

Preparing for Your Endocrinology Visit in Ankara

What to bring, fasting advice and directions to Güven Hospital, Kavaklıdere.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Demirci3 min read
Preparing for Your Endocrinology Visit in Ankara

Good preparation avoids repeat tests and speeds up diagnosis.

Timing

Many hormone tests are most accurate in the morning after 8–12 hours of fasting; water is allowed.

What to Bring

  • Previous blood results and imaging reports or CDs
  • Pathology reports
  • A full list of medications and supplements with doses
  • Glucose meter, CGM reports or blood-pressure logs

Before Testing

Take your thyroid tablet after the blood draw; tell your doctor about biotin supplements, steroid creams or sprays and contraceptive pills; know the date of your last period.

Getting There

Güven Hospital is at Remzi Oğuz Arık Mah. Şimşek Sok. No:29, Kavaklıdere, Çankaya, Ankara, close to Kızılay and Tunalı Hilmi Street, with on-site parking. International patients can arrange visits in advance.

Book via our appointment page or call 444 94 94.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral?

No referral is needed for a private hospital visit.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Demirci
Written and medically reviewed byAssoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim DemirciInternal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism · Güven Hospital, Ankara

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