Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Tarik Akar is a dual-qualified gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in managing chronic inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Awarded Best Verbal Presentation at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to treat early-stage colon lesions without major surgery
• Published 19 international research papers on complex digestive system disorders
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University, a premier training institution
• Focuses on interventional endoscopy to manage bowel complications and maintain remission

Professor Engin Tutar is a highly regarded specialist who previously headed the paediatric gastroenterology department at Marmara University – a top-tier medical faculty.

• Treats paediatric inflammatory bowel disease with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Addresses nutritional disorders and growth delays often caused by chronic bowel issues
• Performs lower gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise monitoring of the colon
• Expertise in managed care for children with chronic diarrhoea and abdominal pain
• Extensive academic history with over 50 presentations at international medical congresses

Dr. Mehmet Guler is a professor and general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Guler uses the Da Vinci robotic system for precise gastric sleeve and bypass procedures. He holds a Master's degree in Health Law and a degree in Public Administration.

• Member of the Turkish Society for Obesity Surgery and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Performs robotic-assisted gastroectomy and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Associate Professor Mete Akin is a senior gastroenterologist who specialised at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical research hubs.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal cases as a dedicated subspecialist
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained internal medicine specialists and gastroenterologists during his academic tenure
• Focuses on pharmacological management and inflammatory bowel disease protocols

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Professor Bilal Ergul is a leading gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University who has authored over 100 academic publications on complex digestive conditions.

• Specialises in therapeutic endoscopy to treat inflammatory bowel diseases without traditional open surgery
• Uses Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) to manage severe gastrointestinal motility issues
• Focuses on innovative treatment protocols to improve long-term outcomes for chronic digestive illnesses
• Academic leader at Lokman Hekim University Hospital – a major Turkish medical training centre

Professor Samet Yardimci is a dually qualified specialist in gastroenterology and surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery from the Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Centre.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to reduce pain and hospital stays
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and complex colorectal cases
• Held a clinical observership at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with over three decades of academic and clinical leadership.

• Specialises in managing ulcerative colitis and complex inflammatory bowel disorders
• Completed an intensive gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Published extensive research and book chapters on gastrointestinal health and internal medicine
• Held senior professorships at several prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Recognised for managing chronic cases using evidence-based medical protocols

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.

Associate Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a highly regarded gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who was honoured as a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease Symposium.

• Holds a specialised certificate in endoscopic techniques from Bundang CHA Hospital in South Korea
• Focuses on endoscopic monitoring to assess bowel lining health and disease activity
• Published over 30 academic papers and book chapters on gastrointestinal health
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Double-specialised in pathology and internal medicine for more accurate diagnostic insights

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in paediatric gastroenterology who previously chaired the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing ulcerative colitis and nutritional needs in children and adolescents
• Completed sub-speciality training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Professor of Paediatrics at two of Turkey's major medical universities
• Published specialist research on the interaction between digestive health and bacterial agents
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital within a multidisciplinary paediatric team

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a major focus on managing inflammatory bowel diseases and internal medical cases.

• Researches specialized treatments for anemia related to inflammatory bowel disease
• Expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy to monitor and manage intestinal inflammation
• Served as Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on complex digestive system disorders
• Member of the gastroenterology faculty at Istanbul Bilim University