Best Small Intestine Resection Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and completed residency in Internal Medicine at Ankara University by 2004, earning the title of Internist. With a prolific academic career, the doctor has contributed 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and presented at 25 local and international congresses. The doctor received the Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Awards at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress.

Specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, the doctor focuses on treatments such as POEM for achalasia, ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers, ERCP for bile duct treatment, Z-POEM for Zenker’s Diverticulum, and G-POEM for gastroparesis.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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 Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified general surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in gastroenterology surgery.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Attained the rank of Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
• Specialises in complex surgical interventions of the digestive tract
• Provides expert consultations for patients requiring abdominal surgery
• Member of the academic faculty at one of Turkey's major teaching institutions

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

The doctor is a renowned general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. Specializing in a wide range of laparoscopic surgical procedures, the doctor is particularly focused on bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery.

Significant contributions have been made to medical research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, emergency surgery, and gastrointestinal endoscopy, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The doctor holds a Bachelor's Degree from Karadeniz Technical University and a Medical Specialty in General Surgery from Istanbul University.

Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a senior surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who focuses on gastrointestinal procedures and general surgical oncology.

• Held a senior role at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
• Served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Department of General Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Manages both emergency and elective abdominal surgical cases

Pichai Kittipanyaworakul, M.D., is an internist. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Accreditations: Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Diploma in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

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

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine