Best Viral Hepatitis Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Tarik Akar is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in early-stage gastrointestinal cancer treatment and complex esophageal conditions. Dr. Akar is an expert in POEM for achalasia and ESD for removing early tumors.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and Ankara University.
• Winner of Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster at the International GI Cancers Congress.
• Authored over 25 papers published in international and local medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including G-POEM for gastroparesis and ERCP for bile ducts.

Dr. Hasan Sahin is a plastic surgeon at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Dr. Sahin is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He handles complex primary and secondary restorative procedures for the face and body.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
• Expertise includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgical procedures.
• Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery techniques.
• Offers consultative services for complex revision cases and functional nose procedures.

Associate Professor Ramazan Gozukucuk is a highly credentialed specialist in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Holds dual competency certificates in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology
• Focuses on viral hepatitis management and molecular biology for precise diagnosis
• Contributed to 37 domestic and international medical congresses on infection control
• Developed clinical expertise at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published 15 research papers on emerging infections and vaccine protocols

Dr Suveyda Gozukucuk is a specialist in infectious diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a focused interest in viral hepatitis management and infection control.

• Specialised in infectious diseases at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on managing infections in immunocompromised patients with weakened immune systems
• Expert in disinfection and hospital infection protocols for patient safety
• Trained at Cukurova University – one of Turkey's established medical institutions

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. With over a decade of clinical expertise, the doctor has served in both private hospital settings and academic institutions.

Previously, the doctor held a position as a lecturer within the Faculty of Medicine at Gaziantep University, contributing to the Gastroenterology Department. Additionally, the doctor completed a period of compulsory service at Gaziantep Şehit Kamil State Hospital, further refining clinical skills in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and internal diseases.

Professor Eda Kepenekli is a leading specialist in paediatric infectious diseases who previously served as Head of Department at Marmara University.

• Specialises in managing viral infections and immune defects in children
• Trained eight paediatric infectious disease subspecialists during her tenure as department head
• Author of national consensus guidelines for infection prevention and treatment
• Develops training materials for doctors on the rational use of antibiotics
• Focuses on vaccine-preventable diseases and complex paediatric viral cases

Professor Ali Inal leads the Immunology and Allergy department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, bringing dual expertise in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.

• Specialises in managing complex viral infections and immune system responses
• Headed clinical immunology and tissue typing laboratories for over twenty years
• Recognised for research into cytokine storms and immune system regulation
• Awarded multiple research grants for academic excellence in laboratory medicine
• Member of international societies for clinical immunology and infectious diseases

Dr Bengisu Ay is a specialist in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with a strong focus on viral hepatitis management.

• Experienced in treating Chronic Hepatitis C using Telaprevir protocols
• Researched Hepatitis B transmission and community knowledge levels to improve patient education
• Member of the Turk-Day Working Group, contributing to large-scale multicentre clinical studies
• Published research on managing medication side effects, such as myopathy in hepatitis patients