Best Small Intestine Resection Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Tarik Akar is an award-winning gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in complex endosurgical and oncological procedures.

• Won the Best Verbal Presentation Award at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Performs advanced stomach and small intestine resections for both benign and malignant conditions
• Expert in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for removal of early-stage gastrointestinal cancers
• Manages inflammatory bowel conditions including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Published 25 scientific papers in international and local medical journals

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Samet Yardimci is a specialist gastroenterological surgeon who ranked first in Turkey's national surgical subspecialty entrance exam.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston focusing on advanced cancer surgery
• Specialises in inflammatory bowel disease surgery and complex digestive tract procedures
• Helped establish dedicated surgical units for organ transplants and inflammatory bowel conditions
• Appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Science University, teaching the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise covers advanced laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive abdominal surgery

Professor Mehmet Guler is a senior general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with over three decades of medical training from Turkey's most prestigious universities.

• Holds a Professorship from Istanbul Aydin University and an Associate Professorship from the Interuniversity Council
• Completed his surgical residency at the high-volume Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery within a major JCI-accredited hospital complex
• Holds a Master of Health Law, ensuring a rigorous approach to patient care standards

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly qualified general surgeon who completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Awarded the title of General Surgery Associate Professor – a mark of senior clinical expertise
• Specialises in laparoscopic abdominal surgery and complex organ transplantation
• Serves as a Doctor Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 scientific articles in international journals focused on surgical outcomes
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Health for clinical contributions

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Professor Levent Kaptanoglu is a highly skilled general surgeon who completed a prestigious five-year fellowship at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.

• Specialises in colorectal surgery and complex abdominal procedures at VM Medical Park
• Held a senior leadership role as Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation and the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's elite medical schools
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery and trauma management

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.