Dr Birol Baysal is a specialist gastroenterologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital and a former lecturer at Bezmialem Foundation University.

• Specialises in internal medicine and gastrointestinal health
• Served as a specialist at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Managed complex digestive cases at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating chronic stomach and bowel conditions
• Combines clinical practice with a background in academic medical education

Dr Teoman Akcay is a specialist gastroenterologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital with extensive training in internal medicine and digestive health.

• Specialises in endoscopy and liver research at a JCI-accredited facility
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology and Turkish Endoscopy associations
• Active researcher with numerous publications in international medical journals
• Focuses on diagnosing and managing complex digestive and liver conditions

Professor Colak is a senior specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who has held academic roles at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on complex endoscopic procedures and liver transplantation support.

• Served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the US
• Specialised in endoscopic applications and liver transplantation care
• Former Head of Gastroenterology at Istanbul Civilization University
• Managed high-level healthcare as part of the Presidential Health Coordinate

Professor Aytug is a senior academic leader at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with specialized fellowship training in pancreatology and liver disease from Marmara University.

• Manages complex digestive conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's oesophagus
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies for gastric and duodenal polyps
• Published researcher and author of numerous book chapters on digestive health
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal is a Gastroenterology Specialist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospitals in Istanbul. He previously served at Liv Hospital Ulus, Medicana Ataşehir, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor in 2019.

He received advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He completed ESD at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He trained in POEM/ESD and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center. He trained in EUS at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA. He continues to attend ESG, ERCP, EUS, ESD, and POEM courses and congresses.

He has authored more than 100 international indexed publications. His presentations have won awards. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology Society, the Liver Diseases Association, the IBD Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

Associate Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and holds a Master of Clinical Trials from the University of London.

• Completed specialist residency training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in clinical trial design specifically for improving patient outcomes
• Published researcher with a focus on evidence-based medical protocols

Dr Emre Yildirim is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as a lecturer at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex digestive system and internal diseases
• Focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures
• Trained other specialists during his academic tenure at Gaziantep

Dr Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training in modern endoscopic techniques.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at the CHA Bundang Medical Center
• Attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium to refine diagnostic skills
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Specialises in internal medicine and gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Active in the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research and Training

Dr Ozlem Ozer Chakir has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in bariatric endoscopy with international training from Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Member of the ERCP Study Group, focusing on complex gallbladder and bile duct issues
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Published more than 30 research papers and chapters on gastroenterology
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly regarded gastroenterology subspecialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and rare clinical cases.

• Expert in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Focuses on hepatology, managing liver diseases and post-transplant complications
• Uses endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on rare GI conditions
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University, training the next generation of specialists.

• Focuses on digestive health for children from infancy through to adolescence
• Sub-specialised in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Manages complex cases of recurrent diarrhoea and chronic gut inflammation
• Investigates the link between childhood nutrition and long-term digestive health
• Fluent in English to assist families visiting from overseas

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

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist in interventional gastroenterology with advanced clinical training from leading centres in South Korea and Germany.

• Specialises in ERCP, a specialised technique to treat bile and pancreatic duct issues without major surgery
• Completed a three-month fellowship in advanced endoscopy at Anam Hospital in South Korea
• Certified in advanced ERCP techniques from the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg
• Active researcher in liver regeneration and stomach health with over 10 published works
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at Turgut Ozal Medical Centre

Dr Tepebasi specialises in minimally invasive weight loss solutions at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, focusing on gastric balloon procedures for patients wanting a reversible surgical alternative.

• Performs gastric balloon insertions to help manage appetite and portion control
• Combines procedures with tailored diet plans for visible weight loss results
• Leads a multidisciplinary team providing nutritional coaching and emotional support
• Focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes and long-term follow-up care

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Associate Professor Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on high-precision endoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection – removes abnormal tissue from the digestive tract without invasive surgery
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Provides endoscopic obesity treatments including specialised stomach injections and balloon insertions
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group

Professor Selin Kapan is a specialist general surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on complex gastrointestinal and abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery to treat chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, focusing on liver and pancreas care
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removals and stomach resections using advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals

Professor Doganay is a pre-eminent gastroenterologist and former Clinic Chief who leads liver and digestive disease research at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Trained at prestigious UK hospitals in Manchester and Edinburgh
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his work on liver fibrosis
• Specialises in ulcerative colitis and chronic hepatitis treatment
• Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Forum

Dr Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in advanced endoscopic surgery from Korea University.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – removing early-stage tumours without invasive open surgery
• Performs ERCP to treat complex gallbladder and pancreatic duct conditions
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Uses endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for precise removal of deep gastrointestinal polyps