Yasar Tuna

Dr. Yasar Tuna is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He holds a Ph.D. in Gastroenterology and treats both medical and surgical digestive conditions. He focuses on treatments for liver diseases and gastrointestinal conditions.

Gastroenterology and Surgical Focus

Dr. Tuna treats a range of digestive tract and metabolic disorders. He performs specialized procedures to treat chronic conditions and obesity. The doctor uses endoscopic and surgical techniques for patient care.

• Treats acute and chronic pancreatitis and cholelithiasis — a condition where gallstones form in the gallbladder or bile ducts.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass for weight loss.
• Conducts endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric balloon placements.
• Treats cirrhosis, gastric ulcers, and Barrett's esophagus.
• Performs gastroectomy and stomach resection procedures.
• Provides Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries for high precision.

Professional Experience

Dr. Tuna has served in several academic and clinical roles across Turkey. He currently works at the Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center in Antalya. His career includes time at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine.

• Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – Gastroenterology and Organ Transplant Center
• 2013–2017 – Akdeniz University – Division of Gastroenterology
• 2011–2013 – Akdeniz University – Division of Gastroenterology
• 2010–2011 – Akdeniz University – Division of Gastroenterology
• 2008–2009 – Urfa Training and Research Hospital
• 2004–2007 – Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• 1998–2004 – Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

The specialist completed his medical education at Turkish institutions. He studied medicine in English and earned advanced degrees in internal medicine. His training included specialization in gastroenterology.

• 1997 – Hacettepe University – Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English)
• 2004 – Akdeniz University – Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine
• 2007 – Akdeniz University – Ph.D. and Medical Specialization in Gastroenterology

Professional Memberships

Dr. Tuna is active in the medical community through several specialized societies. These memberships let him follow protocols in liver and digestive health. He is a member of key national organizations in his field.

• Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Endoscopy Association
• Turkish Liver Society