Best Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Tarik Akar is a highly regarded gastroenterology specialist who has performed over 1,100 successful procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and advanced endosurgical techniques for complex digestive disorders
• Received the Best Verbal Presentation Award at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Expert in minimally invasive reflux treatments and precision diagnostic gastroscopy with biopsies
• Published 25 scientific papers in international and local medical journals

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.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly credentialed gastroenterology surgeon who has performed over 900 surgical treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Inonu University
• Specialises in complex abdominal and digestive tract procedures
• Trained at some of Turkeys most respected surgical research centres

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. 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 Aziz Kemal Emek is a senior academic and surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with top-tier university credentials.

• Holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – a prestige medical school
• Completed specialist general surgery training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association focusing on evidence-based protocols
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex abdominal procedures
• Recognised by the Turkish Medical Association as a senior specialist in his field

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.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for chronic acid reflux. He reached the rank of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution.

• Specialises in treating Barrett's oesophagus and complex digestive disorders
• Performs both surgical resections and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Completed a high-level gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Publishes scientific research on gastrointestinal outcomes in multiple languages
• Member of leading local and international medical congresses

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is an internal medicine specialist, gastroenterologist, and hepatologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul treats digestive tract disorders and complex liver conditions. He works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility that treats over 100,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection, esophagectomy, and cholecystectomy.
• Provides diagnostic expertise in gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and Fibroscan liver imaging.
• Manages laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 26 departments and 200 resident physicians.

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.