Best Barrett's esophagus doctors in Istanbul: TOP 23 doctors

900+ gastroenterological procedures performed – Dr. Akar specializes in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Expert in ESD for early-stage esophageal cancer
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
• Awarded for best presentations at international congresses

Dr. Aydin brings over 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery, with a specialized fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Board-certified in general surgery
• Associate professor and later professor at Inonu University
• Specializes in complex gastroenterology cases
• Fellowship training enhances expertise in advanced surgical techniques
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, a leading healthcare facility

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in gastroenterology and reflux surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in Barrett's esophagus treatment.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on innovative surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases
• Member of the Gastroenterology Surgery Association and Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Received the Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation

Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on complex esophageal conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal disorders including Barrett's esophagus.

• Expert in endoscopic procedures for esophageal conditions
• Published research on acute pancreatitis and other GI disorders
• Member of prominent gastroenterology associations
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in gastroenterology

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise to Barrett's esophagus care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters in the field
• Participated in both local and international medical congresses

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

Specialist in therapeutic endoscopy – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir focuses on GERD and related conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Published 30+ papers and book chapters in Gastroenterology
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• 2019 Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, focusing on digestive health for young patients.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Holder of the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
• Specializes in nutritional needs and gastrointestinal issues
• Professor at Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine
• Advanced English speaker, facilitating communication with international patients

Dr. Acar specializes in Barrett's esophagus at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal conditions and endoscopic procedures.

• Gastroenterology subspecialty training from Sakarya University
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on GI conditions
• Expert in managing complex GI cases and endoscopic interventions
• Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious universities

Prof. Yilmaz Bilgic brings advanced endoscopic expertise from training in South Korea and Germany, specializing in Barrett's esophagus at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate professor in gastroenterology with a focus on complex digestive disorders
• Trained in advanced ERCP and endoscopy techniques at Olympus Training Center
• Holds an administrative role as Assistant Chief Physician at a major medical center
• Published researcher with work in liver regeneration and digestive health

Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux surgery – Dr. Al trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, a leader in this field.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Member of the team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Prof. Nihat Okcu specializes in gastroenterology with decades of experience at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published 20+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Expertise in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and related procedures
• Specialized in internal diseases and gastroenterology since 1985

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries, including Barrett's esophagus, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs oncological and bariatric metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in gastric and colon cancer procedures

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in Barrett's esophagus at Erdem Hospital, with extensive experience in general surgery and a focus on advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and IFSO
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals
• Over 19 years of experience of surgical experience

Specializing in pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Basaran brings expertise in digestive health at Biruni University Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive hospital and academic experience
• Member of European and Turkish pediatric gastroenterology societies
• Special medical interests include gastroesophageal reflux and related disorders
• Skilled in managing complex digestive conditions in children

Specializes in gastrointestinal conditions, including Barrett's esophagus, with over 39 years of experience of focused practice at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Subspecialty trained in Gastroenterohepatology at Istanbul University
• Expert in managing gastrointestinal malignancies and inflammatory diseases
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and other key associations

Assoc. Dr. Ozturk specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at top institutions, including Medeniyet University and Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of gastroenterology experience
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Awarded for oral presentations in national and international conferences

Specializes in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – one of the key conditions leading to Barrett's esophagus at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• 36 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple research papers on esophageal conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Works extensively with inflammatory bowel diseases

Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Barrett's esophagus at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Over 29 years of experience in gastroenterology with focus on interventional endoscopy
• Trained in endoscopic ultrasonography at State University of New York
• Published multiple studies on Barrett's esophagus and related conditions
• Performs complex procedures like ERCP and cholangioscopy