Best Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Tarik Akar is a specialist gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who has performed over 900 successful treatments for complex digestive disorders.

• Performs ERCP to treat bile duct blockages and inflammation without open surgery
• Expert in therapeutic endoscopy for managing complications of the pancreas and gallbladder
• Recipient of the Best Verbal Presentation Award at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Published 19 international research papers on gastrointestinal health and innovative endoscopic techniques

Professor Engin Tutar is the former Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution where he trained the next generation of specialists.

• Specialises in managing complex gallbladder and pancreas diseases in infants and children
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and obstructions
• Subspecialised in paediatric hepatology and nutrition with intensive university-level training
• Published research and presented over 50 times at international medical congresses

Professor Ahmet Melih Ozel is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with elite-level expertise in pancreatobiliary system diseases.

• Specialises in ERCP, an endoscopic technique used to clear blockages in the pancreatic ducts without major surgery
• Served as a National Delegate for NATO health committees, highlighting his international clinical standing
• Former Head of Internal Medicine and Professor at Maltepe University Training Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
• Manages complex chronic liver and inflammatory bowel conditions alongside pancreatic care

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of chronic pancreatitis and complex biliary tract disorders
• Completed a gastroenterology surgery fellowship at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery – teaches next-generation surgeons in abdominal procedures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes pancreatic resections and restorative procedures for digestive system health

Professor Mehmet Guler is a senior general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with over three decades of medical training. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Aydin University and specialises in surgical management of complex abdominal conditions.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Achieved Associate Professorship through the Interuniversity Council in 2018
• Completed a Master's degree in Health Law at Akdeniz University
• Holds a second degree in Public Administration for medical leadership
• Specialises in general surgery residency at Ankara Numune Training Hospital

Professor Halil Alis is a leading general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with published research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and reduced pain
• International Active Member of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO)
• Recognised expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy for internal visual examinations
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul School of Medicine

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 gastroenterology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a major centre for digestive health in Turkey.

• Specialises in managing complex inflammation of the pancreas and biliary tract disorders
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Completed dual specialisations in internal medicine and gastroenterology subspecialties
• Focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for chronic digestive conditions

Professor Yahya Ozel is a Japan-trained specialist who focuses on complex disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas at Estexper Clinic.

• Trained in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under global experts
• Performs ERCP – a specialised endoscopic procedure to clear blockages in pancreatic and bile ducts
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, often resulting in less pain and smaller scars
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high-level surgical standards
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons

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