Best Ulcerative colitis Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Associate Professor Tarik Akar is a dual-qualified gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in managing chronic inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Awarded Best Verbal Presentation at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to treat early-stage colon lesions without major surgery
• Published 19 international research papers on complex digestive system disorders
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University, a premier training institution
• Focuses on interventional endoscopy to manage bowel complications and maintain remission

Professor Engin Tutar is a highly regarded specialist who previously headed the paediatric gastroenterology department at Marmara University – a top-tier medical faculty.

• Treats paediatric inflammatory bowel disease with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Addresses nutritional disorders and growth delays often caused by chronic bowel issues
• Performs lower gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise monitoring of the colon
• Expertise in managed care for children with chronic diarrhoea and abdominal pain
• Extensive academic history with over 50 presentations at international medical congresses

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly trained specialist who holds a dual qualification in general surgery and gastroenterology surgery.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery – teaches next-generation surgeons at Inonu University
• Specialises in surgical management of chronic bowel conditions and complex digestive tract disorders
• Former Associate Professor with extensive academic expertise in surgical outcomes

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

Professor Samet Yardimci is a dually qualified specialist in gastroenterology and surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery from the Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Centre.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to reduce pain and hospital stays
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and complex colorectal cases
• Held a clinical observership at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Associate Professor Murat Sarikaya is a specialist gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a strong academic background in managing inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Specialises in differentiating Crohn's disease from other complex abdominal conditions
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and pharyngeal anaesthesia protocols
• Extensive research published in the American Surgeon and European Journal of Gastroenterology
• Highly trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in clinical gastroenterology

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with over three decades of academic and clinical leadership.

• Specialises in managing ulcerative colitis and complex inflammatory bowel disorders
• Completed an intensive gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Published extensive research and book chapters on gastrointestinal health and internal medicine
• Held senior professorships at several prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Recognised for managing chronic cases using evidence-based medical protocols

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Associate Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a highly regarded gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who was honoured as a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease Symposium.

• Holds a specialised certificate in endoscopic techniques from Bundang CHA Hospital in South Korea
• Focuses on endoscopic monitoring to assess bowel lining health and disease activity
• Published over 30 academic papers and book chapters on gastrointestinal health
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Double-specialised in pathology and internal medicine for more accurate diagnostic insights

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in paediatric gastroenterology who previously chaired the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing ulcerative colitis and nutritional needs in children and adolescents
• Completed sub-speciality training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Professor of Paediatrics at two of Turkey's major medical universities
• Published specialist research on the interaction between digestive health and bacterial agents
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital within a multidisciplinary paediatric team

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a major focus on managing inflammatory bowel diseases and internal medical cases.

• Researches specialized treatments for anemia related to inflammatory bowel disease
• Expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy to monitor and manage intestinal inflammation
• Served as Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on complex digestive system disorders
• Member of the gastroenterology faculty at Istanbul Bilim University

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level training in therapeutic endoscopy from Hamburg and South Korea.

• Specialises in managing chronic inflammation of the digestive tract
• Trained in advanced endoscopy at Anam Hospital in South Korea
• Completed specialised ERCP training at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active clinical researcher with a focus on liver and intestinal recovery

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Professor Hamdi Levent Doganay is a highly decorated gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in managing chronic bowel inflammation. He was awarded for his research into genetic variants in ulcerative colitis patients at the XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery.

• Served as Clinic Chief of Gastroenterology at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Investigates genetic markers to help personalise treatment for inflammatory bowel conditions
• Member of the European Association for the Study of Liver (EASL)
• Completed specialist medical training and observerships at two major hospitals in the United Kingdom
• Founded and edits several international journals indexed in PubMed and Web of Science

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex inflammatory bowel conditions. He has contributed significantly to gastrointestinal research through numerous published clinical studies.

• Specialises in colonoscopy and upper endoscopy for accurate bowel assessment
• Expert in treating ulcerative colitis and managing chronic gastrointestinal inflammation
• Published research on colorectal markers and diagnostic biopsy techniques
• Leading academic at Pendik Medipol University Hospital training the next generation of specialists

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz serves on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology, overseeing the latest surgical standards for bowel conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Held a senior role at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Active member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist who served as the Administrative Responsible for the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative colitis
• Completed a subspecialty fellowship in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Recipient of multiple awards for research from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostic techniques for inflammatory bowel disease monitoring

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric digestive health, focusing on inflammation and long-term gut management.

• Specialises in paediatric ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Manages complex cases including malabsorption and chronic abdominal pain
• Expertise in liver transplant care and inflammatory pancreas conditions
• Recognised by the Turkish Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology