Best Hemorrhoids Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Mert Tanal is a general surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ), a prestigious professional standard in Europe. Dr. Tanal is an active member of the American College of Surgeons.

• Completed robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg.
• Authored over 35 articles in international and national medical journals.
• Holds specialized certification in breast surgery from SENATURK.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first hospital in Turkey to receive this quality mark.

Dr. Erman Aytac is a professor of surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in colorectal surgery, digestive oncology, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Aytac completed a prestigious fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Digestive Diseases Institute.

• Published over 150 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Authored over 40 articles in national surgery journals.
• Winner of the Best Presentation Award from the American College of Surgeons.
• Holds European Board of Surgery Qualification in Coloproctology (EBSQ-c).

Professor Samet Yardimci is a triple-certified specialist who ranked first in Turkey's national surgical subspecialty entrance exam.

• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery focusing on the entire digestive system
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for faster healing and less post-op pain
• Former faculty member at Marmara University training the next generation of surgeons
• Established specialised surgical units for complex inflammatory bowel diseases

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training Hospital.

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Professor Hanifi Onalan leads the surgical team at Atlas University Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to the treatment of anal region diseases.

• Specialises in surgical repairs for haemorrhoids, anal fissures, and complex perianal fistulas
• Uses videoendoscopy – a camera-guided technique that provides clear internal views for precise diagnosis
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for colorectal conditions to help patients recover faster
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Medicine Faculty
• Certified in advanced diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Dr Pekize Eker Balcioglu has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments and specialises in laser-based and stapled procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Uses the THD method for arterial ligation which avoids tissue removal and reduces postoperative pain
• Performs Longo hemorrhoidopexy, a stapled technique that allows for faster recovery and less discomfort
• Provides laser surgery as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery
• Completed her medical training in English at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Ayhan Erdemir is a senior general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialised in robotic-assisted surgery for precise treatment with smaller incisions
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for proven clinical competence
• Trained in cytoreductive surgery and varied surgical oncology techniques
• Former Assistant Professor at Maltepe University Medical School

Associate Professor Cengiz Dibekoglu performed the first robotic general surgery operation in Turkey and is a recognised leader in minimally invasive colorectal care.

• Specialises in treats anal region diseases and colorectal conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Mursit Dincer is a gastroenterological surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is a PhD specialist in molecular oncology. Dr. Dincer served as the responsible physician for a major liver transplantation unit. He completed surgical training at Oxford and Leiden University transplant centers.

• Specializes in gastroenterological surgery and multiorgan procurement.
• Maintains memberships in the ERAS Society and the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Completed a subspecialty in gastroenterological surgery and liver transplant training.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with robotic surgery systems.

Professor Halil Alis has performed over 900 surgical procedures and specialises in colorectal surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Uses laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques to promote faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Performs gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of bowel conditions
• Full member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
• Board-certified general surgeon with a focus on metabolic and gastrointestinal system health
• International member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

Dr Murat Cakar is a paediatric surgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on abdominal and colorectal procedures for younger patients.

• Specialises in treating congenital anorectal conditions and paediatric haemorrhoids
• Completed intensive training in abdominal and colorectal surgery for children
• Holds a certification in neonatal resuscitation for managing high-risk newborn cases
• Lectures at Karabuk University Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Paediatric Urology Association and Paediatric Surgery Association

Professor Muzaffer Al is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in laparoscopic techniques for abdominal and colorectal conditions.

• Trained in metabolic and oncological surgery at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Performs antireflux surgery to treat chronic digestive issues and oesophageal complications
• Expertise includes complex oncological cancer surgery and bariatric procedures for morbid obesity

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.