2007-2012: Internal Medicine Specialization Training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

2001-2007: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

2026- : Atlas University Hospital

2023-2026: Medicana Ataköy Hospital

2023-2023: Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

2020-2022: VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

2017-2020: Medipol Mega University Hospital

2014-2017: Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

2012-2014: Istanbul Taksim Training and Research Hospital

2007-2012: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

General Internal Medicine and complex adult patient assessment

Diabetes mellitus

Hypoglycemia

Insulin resistance and obesity

Hypertension

Assessment of dyslipidemia and cardiometabolic risk.

Thyroid diseases: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and thyroiditis.

Anemia and vitamin/mineral deficiencies

Metabolic-related liver diseases and fatty liver disease

Preventive medicine

Adult check-up and chronic disease monitoring.

Multidisciplinary patient management

Istanbul Chamber of Physicians

Turkish Internal Medicine Specialists Association

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

  1. Ilgaz B, Akoglu G, Alioglu A, Soyocak A, Ozalp Ates FS, Argun D. Investigation of the association between MSR1 serum levels and type 2 diabetes: a preliminary study. Irish Journal of Medical Science. 2025;194(5):1625-1631. DOI: 10.1007/s11845-025-04045-9.
  2. Ulugerger Avci G, Argun D, ​​Can G, Kilicli MF. Evaluation of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio as a predictive marker of diabetes mellitus severity in older patients. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. 2023;86(4):288-294. DOI: 10.26650/IUITFD.1295132.
  3. Argun D, ​​Argun F, Basim P, Bayraktaroglu M. Monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio: a candidate parameter for a risk assessment model in COVID-19. ClinicalLaboratory. 2022;68(3). DOI: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2022.210755.
  4. Eren EC, Kaya S, Argun D. The assessment of maternal and umbilical cord neudesin levels in pregnancies with gestational diabetes mellitus. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2022. DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2114328.
  5. Basim P, Argun D, ​​Basim S. Effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in the early gestational period on lactational mastitis development: A new framework in the risk assessment. Annals of Medical Research. 2022;29(3):259-266. DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2021.10.597.
  6. Argun D, ​​Basim P. Can YouTube videos concerning the esophagogastroduodenoscopy experience be a reliable and satisfactory source of information for patient education in developing countries? A cross-sectional study from Turkey. Journal of Surgery and Medicine. 2022;6(3):300-305. DOI: 10.28982/josam.1036253.
  7. Ulugerger Avci G, Argun D. Evaluation of the effects of being over 65 years of age on different clinical outcomes in diabetic patients with COVID-19. European Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology. 2022;4(3):173-181. DOI: 10.4274/ejgg.galenos.2022.2022-1-7.
  8. Argun D, ​​Argun F, Borku Uysal B. Evaluation of salusin-alpha and salusin-beta levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and determination of the impact of severity of hyperglycemia on salusin levels. Irish Journal of Medical Science. 2021;190(4):1403-1411. DOI: 10.1007/s11845-021-02674-4.
  9. Argun D, ​​Ciler Eren E. Evaluation of the circulating serum endotrophin in women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus during second trimester. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. 2021. DOI: 10.1007/s13410-021-01005-8.
  10. Argun D, ​​Basim P, Uysal BB, Argun F. Association of circulating preptin with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A case-control study. Journal of Surgery and Medicine. 2021;5(6):628-632. DOI: 10.28982/josam.859388.
  11. Basim P, Argun D, ​​Argun F. Risk factors for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis recurrence after patient-tailored treatment: Do we need an escalating treatment algorithm? Breast Care. 2021;17(2):172-179. DOI: 10.1159/000517399.
  12. Uysal BB, Argun D. Assessment of the impact of insulin resistance on pancreatic exocrine functions in obese patients. Medical Science. 2021;10(3):998-1001. DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2021.05.164.
  13. Argun D, ​​Basim P. Rates of incidental thyroid nodule and thyroid cancer detection in routine check-up examinations: A single-center study. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin. 2021;6(3):248-256. DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.12.086.
  14. Basim P, Argun D. A qualitative analysis of ostomy-related patient education videos on YouTube. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2021;34(6):314-320. DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000744340.11915.93.
  15. Argun D, ​​Sametoglu F. Investigation of QT dispersion in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and determining the effects of variables. Turkish Journal of Nephrology. 2021;30(1):43-48. DOI: 10.5152/turkjnephrol.2020.4283.
  16. Basim P, Argun D. A comparison of the circulating endocan levels between the inflammatory and malignant diseases of the same organ: the breast. Journal of Investigative Surgery. 2021;34(11):1207-1213. DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2020.1792008.
  17. Basim P, Argun D, ​​Ozdenkaya Y. Self-reported medication adherence in differentiated thyroid cancer survivors: Role of illness perception and medication beliefs. Head&Neck. 2021;43(2):428-437. DOI: 10.1002/hed.26488.

BOOK CHAPTER WRITING

Argun D. Current Approach to the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Pharmacological Agents Under Investigation. In: Academic Researches in Health Sciences. Platanus Publishing.

Argun D. Hypoglycemia and Peroperative Approach. In: Principles of Internal Medicine in Preoperative Evaluation. Akademisyen Kitabevi.

BOOK CHAPTER TRANSLATION

Argun D. Approach to the Dyspeptic Patient. Yamada Gastroenterology Handbook, 4th Edition. Istanbul Medical Bookstore.

SELECTED CONGRESS SPEECHES AND PAPERS

  1. Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes Congress (September 29 – October 3, 2021) – “Diabetes and the Brain”
  2. Drug and Treatment Congress (September 22-26, 2021) – “Thyroid Diseases and Treatment in Geriatric Patients”

North-South Marmara Rheumatology Meetings, Rheumatology Tips Symposium (October 1-3, 2021) – “Evaluation of Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Erythema Nodosum in Our Clinic”

4th International Istanbul Breast Cancer Virtual Conference (17-18 October 2020) – “The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Wound Complications after Breast Cancer Surgery”

4th International Istanbul Breast Cancer Virtual Conference (17-18 October 2020) – “Association between Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response Rates in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Patients”

Traditional Internal Medicine Days – Interactive Update (March 12-15, 2020) – “Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Developing Secondary to Shock Diet”

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