Engin Tutar

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar is a pediatric gastroenterologist with experience in hepatology and nutrition. He previously served as the head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He has contributed to the medical community through more than 50 presentations at international and national congresses.

Clinical Expertise and Focused Approach

Dr. Tutar treats digestive and liver conditions in children. He uses diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy to treat issues like esophageal variceal bleeding and gastrointestinal ulcers. His approach includes healthy growth monitoring and treating nutritional disorders.

Core Specialization and Conditions Treated

• Celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease
• Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation
• Gastroesophageal reflux and abdominal pain
• H. pylori infection, gastritis, and gastric bleeding
• Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
• Acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections
• Healthy child monitoring
• Growth and nutritional disorders

Procedures and Diagnostics

• Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Therapeutic endoscopy including polypectomy and ulcer bleeding control
• Gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy
• Diagnosis of colorectal pathology — the study of diseases affecting the colon and rectum
• Hepatitis C diagnostics and treatment
• Removal of duodenal polyps — a procedure to remove growths in the first part of the small intestine
• Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal variceal bleeding
• Gastric and small bowel ulcer bleeding control

Professional Background

Dr. Tutar joined Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in June 2024. He worked at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in academic and clinical roles. He also held leadership positions at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital.

• 2020–2024 — Professor and Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014–2020 — Associate Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• 2012–2014 — Associate Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010–2012 — Assistant and Acting Chief Physician, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• 2006 — Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
• 1993 — Recognized as a Pediatrics specialist
• 1988–1993 — Specialization at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Academic History

• 1988 — Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1982 — Completed secondary education at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi

Research and Contributions

The doctor authors international and national medical articles. He focuses on improving treatments for childhood gastrointestinal infections and nutritional health. Dr. Tutar has delivered over 50 presentations at professional courses, association meetings, and congresses.