Сholecystectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly specialised gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds the title of Professor of General Surgery from Inonu University
• Served as Associate Professor at a leading Turkish medical faculty
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in managing complex disorders of the digestive system and gallbladder

Professor Osman Aktas is a general surgery specialist who trained in laparoscopic techniques in Germany to master minimally invasive gallbladder removals.

• Focuses on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery since 1995 to reduce patient recovery times
• Former Chief Physician and head of general surgery at several major military hospitals
• Successfully performs complex abdominal wall repairs and gastrointestinal tumour surgeries
• Uses minimally invasive methods to manage reflux, appendicitis, and inguinal hernias
• Member of the surgical team at the JCI-accredited Avicenna International Hospital

Dr Rafail Ibayev is a surgical specialist at Erdem Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder removal. He is highly proficient in both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches to ensure safe patient outcomes.

• Performs laparoscopic cholecystectomies using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in managing benign diseases and tumours of the liver and digestive tract
• Expertise includes complex endocrine and gastrointestinal procedures
• Highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a senior surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on general surgery and surgical oncology.

• Earned his doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Managed surgical departments at Zonguldak Atatürk and Sancaktepe Training hospitals
• Maintains professional focus on gallbladder and abdominal surgical procedures

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Burhan Mayir specialises in single-port surgery, a technique designed to leave no visible scars after procedures like gallbladder removal.

• Performed over 100 abstracts and 60 scientific articles on gastrointestinal surgery
• Expertise in liver, spleen, and gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery
• Specialises in oncological and metabolic surgical procedures
• Active speaker at international medical congresses on minimally invasive techniques
• Focuses on abdominal procedures including hernia and adrenal gland surgery

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.

Professor Emir Nekay specialises in hepatobiliary surgery at Biruni University Hospital – a leading academic and research centre in Istanbul.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Focuses on gallbladder and liver surgical pathways
• Expert in emergency and trauma surgical interventions
• Recognised by the Turkish Surgical Association for clinical standards

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.