Gastroenterology Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Aytug is a senior academic leader at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with specialized fellowship training in pancreatology and liver disease from Marmara University.

• Manages complex digestive conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's oesophagus
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies for gastric and duodenal polyps
• Published researcher and author of numerous book chapters on digestive health
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Professor Colak is a senior specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who has held academic roles at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on complex endoscopic procedures and liver transplantation support.

• Served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the US
• Specialised in endoscopic applications and liver transplantation care
• Former Head of Gastroenterology at Istanbul Civilization University
• Managed high-level healthcare as part of the Presidential Health Coordinate

Dr Emre Yildirim is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as a lecturer at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex digestive system and internal diseases
• Focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures
• Trained other specialists during his academic tenure at Gaziantep

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Dr Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training in modern endoscopic techniques.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at the CHA Bundang Medical Center
• Attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium to refine diagnostic skills
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Specialises in internal medicine and gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Active in the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research and Training

Dr Ozlem Ozer Chakir has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in bariatric endoscopy with international training from Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Member of the ERCP Study Group, focusing on complex gallbladder and bile duct issues
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Published more than 30 research papers and chapters on gastroenterology
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Assistant Professor Ayhan Levent serves as an internal medicine specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal health and metabolic disorders.

• Trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital internal diseases clinic
• Graduated from the Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the academic faculty at Uskudar University
• Provides expert care for complex internal medicine and gastric conditions

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University, training the next generation of specialists.

• Focuses on digestive health for children from infancy through to adolescence
• Sub-specialised in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Manages complex cases of recurrent diarrhoea and chronic gut inflammation
• Investigates the link between childhood nutrition and long-term digestive health
• Fluent in English to assist families visiting from overseas

Professor Yasar Tuna is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya, where he handles the most challenging digestive and liver cases within the Organ Transplant Centre.

• Specialises in managing advanced cirrhosis, complex pancreatitis, and Crohn's disease
• Completed his PhD in Gastroenterology at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical school
• Provides expert care for Barrett's oesophagus and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Held senior academic roles at Akdeniz University, training the next generation of specialists
• Expertise includes complex stomach resections and gallbladder conditions

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly regarded gastroenterology subspecialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and rare clinical cases.

• Expert in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Focuses on hepatology, managing liver diseases and post-transplant complications
• Uses endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on rare GI conditions
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Tepebasi specialises in minimally invasive weight loss solutions at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, focusing on gastric balloon procedures for patients wanting a reversible surgical alternative.

• Performs gastric balloon insertions to help manage appetite and portion control
• Combines procedures with tailored diet plans for visible weight loss results
• Leads a multidisciplinary team providing nutritional coaching and emotional support
• Focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes and long-term follow-up care

Professor Doganay is a pre-eminent gastroenterologist and former Clinic Chief who leads liver and digestive disease research at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Trained at prestigious UK hospitals in Manchester and Edinburgh
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his work on liver fibrosis
• Specialises in ulcerative colitis and chronic hepatitis treatment
• Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Forum

Dr Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced gastroenterological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster with less scarring.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa faculties
• Specialises in antireflux surgery to treat chronic acid reflux without open surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic resection for stomach and intestinal conditions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for pancreatitis, ulcers, and gastrointestinal polyps
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for complex bariatric and oncological cancer surgeries

Professor Selin Kapan is a specialist general surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on complex gastrointestinal and abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery to treat chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, focusing on liver and pancreas care
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removals and stomach resections using advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals

Dr Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in advanced endoscopic surgery from Korea University.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – removing early-stage tumours without invasive open surgery
• Performs ERCP to treat complex gallbladder and pancreatic duct conditions
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Uses endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for precise removal of deep gastrointestinal polyps

Associate Professor Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on high-precision endoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection – removes abnormal tissue from the digestive tract without invasive surgery
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Provides endoscopic obesity treatments including specialised stomach injections and balloon insertions
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group

Dr Aslanov is a gastroenterology subspecialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Specialises in ERCP, an endoscopic technique used to treat blockages in the pancreatic and biliary ducts
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and lesions without surgery
• Manages complex inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Expert in endoscopic stenting and dilatation to clear obstructions in the food pipe and stomach
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr Kinas is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on complex gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic surgery.

• Specialises in gastric, colon, and pancreatic cancer surgeries
• Performs esophagectomies to treat oesophageal cancer conditions
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for GERD and reflux to speed up recovery
• Manages complex bile duct and liver-related surgical cases
• Expert in metabolic surgery for treating obesity and diabetes