Best Gastrocele Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Tarik Akar has performed over 900 successful gastroenterology procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a multi-award-winning specialist recognised for his research into gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in G-POEM to treat gastric motility issues without open surgery
• Uses ESD techniques to remove early-stage tumours while preserving the organ
• Performs ERCP to clear bile duct blockages using minimally invasive endoscopy
• Awarded Best Verbal Presentation at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Published 19 international papers on digestive health and disease management

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and chronic Hepatitis B.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Former Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified specialist in gastroenterology surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He uses his dual expertise as an Associate Professor and Professor to treat complex digestive conditions.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Inonu University
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital for his surgical degree

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Bilal Ergul is a leading gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) – a minimally invasive procedure that uses an endoscope to treat digestive issues without external incisions.
• Published 100 research papers on digestive health and internal medicine.
• Trains future specialists as a senior faculty member at Lokman Hekim University.
• Focuses on endoscopic techniques that offer patients quicker recovery times.

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

Professor Murat Sarikaya is a highly regarded gastroenterology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a focus on complex upper digestive tract obstructions.

• Specialises in managing acute gastric obstructions and blockages using advanced diagnostic imaging
• Extensively published researcher in international peer-reviewed journals on gastric and oesophageal conditions
• Expert in performing esophagogastroduodenoscopy – a camera procedure to examine the stomach and oesophagus
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for gastrointestinal health
• Member of the faculty at Medipol University, teaching the next generation of gastroenterologists

Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a gastrointestinal surgeon and gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has attained the rank of Professor and specializes in complex digestive tract procedures. Dr. Aytug treats conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 500,000 patients every year.

• Performs stomach, gallbladder, and small intestine resections.
• Expert in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and duodenal polyp removal.
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters on gastroenterology.
• Conducts advanced diagnostics including capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy.

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.

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She was named a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium. Her expertise covers complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Chakir treats patients at Turkey's first JCI-accredited smart-and-green hospital.

• Holds certificates in bariatric endoscopy from Brazil and endoscopy from South Korea.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Specializes in ERCP as a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology study group.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and ulcerative colitis using modern diagnostic tools.

Education

2005 – M.D., Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2010 – Internal Medicine Specialization, Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2021 – Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine

Academic & Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine

Head of Department, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Scientific Publications

Dr. Acar has authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles in the fields of internal medicine and gastroenterology. Her notable contributions include studies and case reports on:

Gastrointestinal bleeding management in anticoagulant users

Rare GI cases such as bezoars, aortoesophageal fistulas, and massive hemorrhagic ascites

Liver transplantation complications, including graft-versus-host disease

The role of (pro)hepcidin in IBD-related anemia

Endoscopic interventions for acute GI bleeding

Covid-19 treatment agents and their GI implications in Turkey

(Full publication list available upon request)

Clinical Expertise

Gastrointestinal bleeding & endoscopic procedures

Hepatology & liver disease management

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)

Complex GI case diagnostics

Post-transplant GI complications

Diabetic GI and cardiovascular comorbidities

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist

Education

Yeditepe University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)

2004 - 2007

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty

1995 – 1998

Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Pediatrics Instructor

1985 - 1987

Professional Experience

Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2017 – Present

Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

2013 – 2017 

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics

1994 – 2004

Publications

Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic

bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link

Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of

recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link

Languages

Turkish: Native

English: Advanced

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a highly trained gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who subspecialised at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in endoscopic stenting to open narrowed sections of the stomach and food pipe
• Uses argon plasma coagulation – a heat-based treatment to manage gastrointestinal bleeding
• Expert in endoscopic band ligation and sclerotherapy to treat damaged blood vessels
• Performs ERCP – a specialised procedure to diagnose and treat issues in the bile ducts
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber with expertise in digestive system cancers

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, where he leads care within the Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Centre.

• Trained at Akdeniz University, a top-tier Turkish institution for internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to manage complex digestive tract conditions
• Holds a PhD in Gastroenterology, focusing on precise diagnostic and treatment protocols
• Manages routine and difficult cases within a multidisciplinary organ transplant setting

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures for digestive issues.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – a procedure to remove abnormal tissue without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association's ERCP working group
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies and endoscopies
• Recognised as an Associate Professor at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in managing complex liver and digestive system diseases

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.

Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.

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)