Best Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and chronic Hepatitis B.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Former Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pomyukon holds a Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital. He treats digestive system diseases, breast lumps, and gallstones.

• Specializes in surgical repair for hernias and hemorrhoid treatment.
• Performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Practices at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital, which holds American AACI accreditation.
• Works within a gastro-colonoscopic unit at a GHA-accredited facility.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

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.

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Dr. Enes Duman is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular procedures and endovascular treatments for cerebral aneurysms. Dr. Duman holds training from Ankara University and Baskent University. He previously served as a lecturer and researcher in Interventional Radiology.

• Performs endovascular treatment of wide-necked saccular aneurysms using flow-diverter stents.
• Researches laser wavelength effects on pain during saphenous vein ablation.
• Treats complex conditions at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.
• Expert in minimally invasive diagnostics including angiography, CT, and MRI.

General and laparoscopic surgeon with more than 10 years of specialist practice in bariatric and general surgery. Trained in General Surgery at the University of Tehran (2012–2016). Head of Hospital and Surgery, Arman International Hospital (2022–present). Previously led surgical units at International Hospital of Tabriz (2012–2016), Erfan Niayesh (2019–2022), and Tandis (2022–2024).

Member of IFSO (2020–present). Peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2020–present) and the Journal of Obesity Science and Practice (2021–present). Publications from 2022 to 2023 on bariatric outcomes, metabolic health, and postoperative care. Advanced training includes the Pudong‑Duke minimally invasive bariatric surgery program (2017) and the Harvard Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine (2020).

Professor Kim Jong-yeon is a gastroenterologist at Myongji Hospital. He treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver, including cirrhosis and hepatitis. He performs therapeutic endoscopy, such as endoscopic polypectomy. He also serves as Deputy Director of the International Healthcare Center.

He is a member of the Liver Failure Center. He works with teams in hepatology, liver cancer, and transplantation to provide coordinated care for advanced liver disease and for transplant candidates.

MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology at Myongji Hospital. Member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Former resident and fellow at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital.