Best gastroenterologists in Istanbul: TOP 40 doctors

• Expert in Gastroenterology, specializing in Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, and Gastroparesis.
• International practice includes medical activities in multiple countries.
• Bestowed with Best Verbal Presentation Award at Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress.
• Recognized expertise in Gastroenterology with high success in advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Certified in Internal Medicine; a testament to broad medical proficiency.
• Professional memberships enhance knowledge in Gastroenterology treatments.
• Offers online consultations for Gastroenterology, facilitating access for patients.

Gastroenterologist

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar was born in Istanbul in 1964. He completed his primary and secondary education at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi between 1975 and 1982, and graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1988. In December of the same year, he started his specialization in the Department of Pediatrics at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in Pediatrics in February 1993. He completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a subspecialist in 2006. He served as the Assistant Chief Physician and Acting Chief Physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2012. In May 2012, he transferred to Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he became an Associate Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in 2014, and a Professor in 2020. Alongside his international and national article authorships, he has given over 50 presentations at congresses/courses/association meetings. He retired in May 2024 while serving as the head of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. As of June 2024, he is accepting patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Healthy child monitoring
• Growth and nutritional disorders
• Approach to patients with abdominal pain
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• H. pylori infection-related and unrelated gastritis and ulcers, patients with gastric bleeding
• Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases
• Acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections
• Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (esophageal variceal bleeding, gastric and small bowel ulcer bleeding, polypectomy)
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EXPERIENCE

2018 - Present, Istanbul, Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul, Turkey

ULUS LIV HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2013 - 2016, Istanbul, Turkey

MEDICAL PARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2011 - 2013, Nevşehir, Turkey

NEVŞEHİR STATE HOSPITAL

Mandatory Service

EDUCATION

2008 - 2011, Izmir, Turkey

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY

Gastroenterology Residency Training

2002 - 2007, Istanbul, Turkey

ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Internal Medicine Residency Training

1994 - 2001, Istanbul, Turkey

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Degree

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Numerous national and international articles and publications

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Turkish Gastroenterology Association

• Turkish Endoscopy Association

• Turkish Liver Research Association

• Internal Medicine Association

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES

Extensive participation in various professional training programs, courses, and congresses

2016 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2012 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Gastroenterology Specialist, Lecturer

2010 - 2012, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2009 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

1996 - 2006, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine Specialist

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICANA ATAŞEHİR INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2019 - 2020, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

Invited Lecturer

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Professor of Gastroenterology

2016 - 2019, Ankara/Türkiye

PRESIDENTIAL HEALTH COORDINATORATE

2016 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

2015 - 2016, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

2014 - 2014, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE LIVER TRANSPLANTATION UNIT

2013 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Korkmaz is a specialist in Gastroenterology. He focuses on diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He has published many articles in national and international journals. His work shows a strong dedication to improving gastroenterological care.

Dr. Korkmaz uses advanced treatments such as gastric botox, endoclipping for gastrointestinal bleeding, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection. He is known for his academic success and holds accreditations from leading Turkish medical institutions. He contributes to both clinical practice and research in his field.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

INTERNAL DISEASES AND GASTROENTROLOGY SPECIALIST

2014 - 2021, Gaziantep/Türkiye

GAZİANTEP UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL DISEASES DEPARTMENT/GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT LECTURER

2012 - 2014, Gaziantep/Türkiye

GAZİANTEP ŞEHİT KAMİL STATE HOSPITAL GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT (COMPULSORY SERVICE)

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Prof. Dr. Aytaç ATAMER was born on January 31, 1964 in Adapazarı. He started his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1987. After completing his residency training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Atamer worked as a specialist physician at the Social Insurance Institution (SSK) Diyarbakır Hospital. He then continued to work as a specialist physician at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital.

In 2008, he completed his upper specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic and in the same year, he was named Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. In 2011, he continued his duty with the duty of establishing Yalova State Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic and compulsory service and in 2013, he became a faculty member at Yalova University. Between 2017 and 2022, he worked as a Professor at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic.

Since 2022, he has been working as a Gastroenterology Specialist and Internal Medicine Specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Dr. Erdal Otman is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the same institution in 1986.

His clinical expertise includes cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and advanced intraocular lens implantation). He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal and vitreous disorders such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He manages corneal diseases and performs corneal surgery, including keratoconus care, corneal transplantation, and anterior segment procedures. He also offers refractive surgery, including laser correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Dr. Eda Tereh Akay is a general surgeon. She completed specialty training in general surgery and provides patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Her expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder, hernias, appendicitis, gastrointestinal tract disorders), endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal), breast surgery (benign and malignant), minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, and emergency and trauma surgery. She is known for precise surgical skills and a strong focus on patient safety.