87 Best Gastroenterology Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a leading authority in gastroenterology at Erdem Hospital, serving on the editorial boards of four major international medical journals.

• Specialises in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for complex digestive conditions
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Expert in treating Barrett's oesophagus using advanced minimally invasive techniques
• Former Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Ozturk is a specialist general surgeon at Vital Clinic with academic background from Medipol University. He focuses on surgical treatments for the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract.

• Specialises in managing colorectal and stomach cancers
• Expert in treating stomach enlargement and esophageal narrowing
• Performs surgical removal of gastric polyps and gallbladder stones
• Manages liver enlargement and metastatic liver disease
• Trained at the Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist who leads the clinic at Biruni University Hospital. He was previously the Administrative Responsible for one of Turkey's major training and research hospital clinics.

• Treats complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Specialises in advanced endoscopy and gastrointestinal polyp removal
• Won multiple prizes from the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology for his clinical research

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on diagnosing and treating various digestive health conditions.

• Manages chronic gastrointestinal disorders including reflux and gastritis
• Treats peptic ulcers and provides care for chronic liver diseases
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine for accurate adult inner-health diagnosis
• Organises preventative health screenings and personalised risk assessments
• Provides care in English for international patients

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on complex digestive and liver conditions in children.

• Member of ESPGHAN – the leading European society for paediatric gastroenterology standards
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Provides specialised care for children before and after liver transplantation
• Treats a wide range of childhood issues from food allergies to chronic pancreatitis

Assistant Professor Ayhan Levent serves as an internal medicine specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal health and metabolic disorders.

• Trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital internal diseases clinic
• Graduated from the Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the academic faculty at Uskudar University
• Provides expert care for complex internal medicine and gastric conditions

Professor Akcan leads the gastroenterology department at Aktif International Hospital. He specialises in diagnostic consultations to identify and manage complex digestive health conditions.

• Serves as a senior gastroenterology specialist at Aktif International Hospital (Çiftlikköy)
• Focuses on comprehensive gastrointestinal assessments for international patients
• Expert in specialist evaluations for patients requiring clear diagnostic pathways
• Coordinates initial diagnostic steps for various digestive symptoms

Dr Hicabi GÖKDERELİ founded Başarı Hastanesi and specialises in surgical solutions for complex digestive system diseases and anorectal conditions.

• Manages gastrointestinal disorders including thyroid disease, obesity, and haemorrhoids
• Uses Seprafilm technology to prevent abdominal adhesions after digestive surgeries
• Chair of the Board for the Association of All Health Institutions (TÜMSAD)
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in general surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ahmet Bekin is a general surgery specialist who trained at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. He focuses on tailored gastric treatments and minimally invasive hernia repairs at his Istanbul clinic.

• Specialises in anatomical gastric botox, which uses personalised injection maps based on the stomach's structure
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder surgery and inguinal hernia repairs to reduce recovery time
• Provides non-surgical weight-loss support with detailed post-procedure training and recovery programmes
• Performs advanced colorectal procedures including laser and stapled hemorrhoid surgery for less post-operative pain

Professor Tuğrul Tansuğ is a leading specialist in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery at Pendik Bolge Hospital. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex abdominal and colorectal conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer and digestive disorders
• Specialises in single-incision robotic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder
• Uses videoanoscope-assisted stapled haemorrhoidopexy for faster patient recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Published research on multivisceral resections for locally advanced rectal cancer

Assistant Professor Bozkurt is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Pendik Bolge Hospital. He focuses on endoscopic diagnostics and microbiome-related digestive health.

• Specialises in colonoscopy and endoscopic evaluation of the digestive tract
• Treats chronic gastritis and inflammatory conditions of the stomach
• Researches microbiome diversity and probiotic treatments for gut health
• Academic at Istanbul Maltepe University Gastroenterology Clinic
• Published researcher in BMJ Open Gastroenterology on digestive infections

Associate Professor Kağan Katar is a specialist in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Booking Surgery. He focuses on surgical and endoscopic weight-loss solutions for patients in Istanbul.

• Performs gastric sleeve and mini gastric bypass surgery
• Specialises in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for metabolic conditions
• Uses endoscopic gastric balloons – a non-surgical weight-loss option
• Provides diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy to assess digestive health
• Offers revisional bariatric surgery for patients requiring follow-up procedures

Dr Bahaeddin Tapkan is a specialist in gastrointestinal surgery at Başarı Hastanesi. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques to treat chronic digestive disorders and emergency abdominal conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery to treat chronic heartburn and GERD
• Specialises in gallbladder resection for gallstones and inflammation
• Removes duodenal polyps using surgical techniques on the small intestine
• Works at a JCI-compliant facility with International Health Tourism certification

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has published over 23 research papers on digestive cancers and ulcers.

• Specialises in managing complex liver cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Focuses on Helicobacter pylori-related conditions and diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Performs endoscopic procedures to identify and treat gastric polyps and ulcers
• Served as a professor at Atatürk University, training the next generation of gastroenterology specialists

Professor Ozdil is a National Scholar Award winner at Biruni University Hospital who specialises in advanced endoscopic techniques for digestive disorders.

• Performs POEM and ESD to treat swallowing disorders and remove tumours without open surgery
• Uses ERCP and cholangioscopy to view and treat bile ducts and gallstones
• Specialises in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic liver conditions
• Recipient of multiple awards for research into Helicobacter Pylori and hepatitis treatment
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology and Liver Associations