Zulfikar Polat
27
years of experience
Zulfikar Polat, Gastroenterologist
- Specialization: Gastroenterologist
- 27 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
- Professor at Istanbul Aydın University; member of AASLD, EASL, and ESGE; author of 45 national and international publications.
Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.
- Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
- Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
- Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
- Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.
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Anonymous • PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
Georgia
Oct 18, 2026
This was all great
If you're considering a Gallium 68 PET-CT abroad, here's my perspective. The human support was a definite highlight. My coordinator was excellent, always in touch, very kind and helping decide every issue. I found the doctor to be accurate and attentive, and having good translation support made a difference. The staff and accommodation were a boon. This was all great. On the other hand, the process could be more efficient. I wish the clinic were supporting my native doctors' reports for MRI, CT, and biopsy, so I hadn't had unnecessary expenses. Having to repeat diagnostics that were already done at home was frustrating. Overall the medical care was solid, but it's worth clarifying their policy on existing records before you commit.
Coordinator was eccellent, always in touch, vety kind and helping deciding every issue, doctor was accurate and attentive, translation support was good, staff and accomodation were boon
I wish clinic were suppirting my native doctors' reports for MRI, CT, PET/CT scans, biopsy patomorphology and I hadn't unnecessary expenses
Anonymous • PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
Poland
Sep 24, 2026
Everything was done at a very high level, and I am sincerely grateful for the help and support I received from everyone involved
The medical team's communication during my Gallium 68 DOTATATE PET-CT was direct and clear, which set the tone for the entire process. From coordination to the scan itself, every stage was handled with a high degree of professionalism. My overall sentiment is simple: everything was done at a very high level, and I am sincerely grateful for the help and support I received from everyone involved. The clinic environment and the attentive staff made a significant difference. I have no suggestions for improvement. The service was solid.
Anonymous • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Canada
Oct 3, 2026
My coordinator has been incredible through all stages of this process. She checked in daily, sometimes multiple times a day, ensuring every aspect of my treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia was managed well, which made the entire situation so much easier to navigate. I'm still in early recovery. The surgeon, staff, and the clinic itself were all excellent. When I considered what could be improved, honestly, nothing came to mind. The consistent communication and management of the process were that thorough. Everything was handled for me from start to finish with great care.
Coordinator has been amazing at all stages of the process, she's checked in daily or many times daily, made sure all aspects of the process were managed very well and has made the entire experience so much easier to navigate.
Nothing comes to mind - She's been absolutely amazing.
Anonymous • Rejuvenation with own stem cells
Germany
Jun 6, 2026
Everything was flawless
If you’re considering stem cell rejuvenation, you should be aware that the hardest part comes after the procedure. For me, the biggest challenge was definitely waiting for the results. The procedure itself, which involved using stem cells from my blood plasma, was straightforward. Physically, I actually feel much the same as before, which is probably normal in the early stages of recovery. The surgeon and the entire staff were consistently professional and supportive, so I give full marks for the care and the clinic. Everything was flawless. You just have to be aware that patience is required. I would recommend the clinic.
The treatment went smoothly.
The town is lovely for sightseeing afterwards, too.
The clinic’s coordinator isn’t always available, which was sometimes frustrating. It makes you feel insecure. I was scared at first (new city, I didn’t know anyone and I didn’t speak the language either).
The Bookimed staff member was always available and replied straight away. She was reliable, which made my stay much easier in the end.
Not all the hotels are good. I recommend the Hyatt hotel (it’s expensive, though) and 216 Castel (cheap and in a lovely area).
Be careful with taxi drivers in the city. You end up paying more than the journey actually cost.
Sergei • CT (computer tomography)
Ukraine
May 31, 2026
The diagnostic stage was conducted at a high professional level
If you are currently looking for a place to undergo a CT scan and considering different options, let me share my experience. From the very beginning, the interaction was set up very efficiently. All organizational issues were resolved quickly, coordinators were in touch and provided all the necessary information, which helped to avoid unnecessary stress. Everything at the clinic went according to plan. No delays. The staff acted professionally and cohesively, from registration to the procedure itself. The equipment looked modern, and the environment was calm and clean, which also matters. The doctor who analyzed the images provided clear and understandable explanations of the results. I am still in the recovery process, but the diagnostic stage was conducted at a high professional level. I had no complaints.
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Qualifications
Prof. Zulfikar Polat is a specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Anadolu Medical Center. He holds a professorship at İstanbul Aydın University. He has also authored 45 national and international scientific publications. Dr. Polat trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and worked at institutions affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Polat treats complex disorders of the digestive system and internal organs. He provides care for inflammatory intestinal diseases and conditions affecting the liver and pancreas. Additionally, he performs interventional procedures to treat gastrointestinal issues non-surgically. These methods allow for precise treatment without traditional open surgery.
Conditions Treated
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Viral and autoimmune hepatitis, specifically Types B, C, and Type 1 Autoimmune
- Chronic liver conditions such as cirrhosis and toxic hepatitis
- Gastrointestinal issues including pancreatitis, gastritis, and gastric ulcers
- Precancerous conditions such as Barrett's esophagus – a change in the lining of the esophagus often caused by acid reflux
- Gastrointestinal tract polyps and cholelithiasis – the presence of stones in the gallbladder
Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures
- Diagnostic and interventional endoscopic operations
- Gastroscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy
- Removal of gastric and duodenal polyps (polypectomy)
- Complex treatment for acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Gastroenterological check-up screenings
Work Experience
- Gastroenterologist – Anadolu Medical Center, Istanbul (Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Professor – İstanbul Aydın University
- Associate Professor – Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy
- Specialist – Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy
Education and Training
- Medical Degree – Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey
- Specialty Training in Internal Diseases and Gastroenterology – Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy
- Associate Professorship – Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy
- Professorship – İstanbul Aydın University
Professional Memberships
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
- European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
- Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD)
- Turkish Endoscopy Society
- TÜRK EUS
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