Best Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Tarik Akar is a leading gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has performed over 900 successful procedures.

• Specialises in managing cirrhosis using modern liver treatment protocols
• Performs ERCP to treat bile duct complications associated with liver disease
• Received the Best Verbal Presentation Award at an international gastrointestinal congress
• Published 19 international papers on advanced digestive system disorders
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

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

Pichai Kittipanyaworakul, M.D., is an internist. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Accreditations: Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Diploma in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

Associate Professor Mete Akin is a senior gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on managing complex liver conditions. He previously served as a lead consultant at Akdeniz University Hospital, one of Turkey's primary medical training centres.

• Subspecialised in gastroenterology with focus on chronic liver management
• Experienced in treating internal medicine complications arising from cirrhosis
• Managed clinical care at major state and university hospitals
• Recognised academic leader who has trained the next generation of specialists

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

Professor Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise in liver regeneration research.

• Awarded Best Young Researcher at the Congress of Transplantation for his work in organ health
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association focusing on liver and pancreas care
• Completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the prestigious Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Published international research on liver regeneration and managing complex gastrointestinal diseases
• Recognised by the Istanbul Health Directorate for high levels of patient satisfaction

Associate Professor Bilal Ergul is a leading gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution where he develops innovative treatment protocols.

• Specialises in therapeutic endoscopy to manage liver and digestive complications
• Authored over 100 academic publications on gastrointestinal health and metabolic disorders
• Performs POEM surgery – a scarless endoscopic procedure with fast recovery times
• Trained at Lokman Hekim University Hospital – an Ankara centre known for clinical research

Dr Samir Safarov is an internal medicine specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with focused training in manages gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions.

• Completed specialist training at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the Gastro Academy to refine treatment for digestive disorders
• Manages systemic complications including hypertension and metabolic issues
• Member of the Internal Medicine Congress for updated clinical protocols

Professor Murat Sarikaya is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in the management of complex liver and biliary disorders.

• Extensive research background in hepatitis B and C management to prevent liver damage
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP for bile duct issues
• Published clinical research on liver-to-spleen ratios for monitoring liver health
• Former specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on inpatient care models for chronic viral hepatitis patients

Professor Salih Boğa has performed over 1,100 procedures, specialising as a hepatologist in the management of complex liver conditions at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Diagnoses and manages chronic liver conditions including cirrhosis and hepatitis
• Expertise in hepatology, focusing on liver function and long-term organ health
• Highly rated by international patients with a 4.6 out of 5 satisfaction score
• Uses diagnostic endoscopic procedures to monitor liver-related complications
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with decades of high-level academic and clinical expertise. He leads complex liver care after serving as a Professor at multiple Turkish medical universities.

• Specialised gastroenterology training at Marmara University
• Author of numerous medical book chapters and research papers on digestive health
• Expertise in managing liver function and chronic organ complications
• Former Associate Professor at Firat University School of Medicine
• Regular contributor to international medical congresses focused on hepatology

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.

Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a fellowship-trained hepatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex liver conditions and advanced endoscopy.

• Holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Completed specialist fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology ERCP Study Group
• Recognised as a 2019 Rising Star at the Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Expertise includes bariatric endoscopy and interventional liver care