Best Cholelithiasis Cholelithiasis in Istanbul: TOP 24 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for digestive disorders, including ERCP for bile duct treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
• Awarded for best presentations at international cancer congresses
• Specializes in POEM techniques for achalasia and gastroparesis

Prof. Aydin brings 37 years of experience of surgical expertise to cholelithiasis treatment, with specialized training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Holds professorship in general surgery at İnönü University
• Performs both conventional and advanced gallbladder procedures

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in laparoscopic surgery for cholelithiasis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, combining precision with extensive experience.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Over 23 years of experience of experience in general and gastroenterology surgery
• Published research on innovative surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation

Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on biliary and pancreatic disorders at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple research papers on gallstone complications
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in gastroenterology
• Member of professional gastroenterology associations
• Experienced in managing complex gallstone cases

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a seasoned gastroenterologist with over 46 years of experience of experience in the field. He specializes in advanced gallbladder treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters in native and foreign languages
• Member of multiple local and international medical societies

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.

Dr. Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gallbladder conditions, trained in Korea and Brazil.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from Sao Paulo Global Course
• Member of ERCP Study Group at Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on recurrent diarrhea and vitamin A levels in children
• Fellowship-trained at Dokuz Eylul University

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with 16 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in complex GI conditions.

• Expert in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Published 20+ international articles on rare GI cases and liver diseases
• Specialized training in hepatology and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Bilgic trained in advanced endoscopy techniques in South Korea and Germany, specializing in minimally invasive gallbladder procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience of focused gastroenterology experience
• Associate professor with extensive research in liver and gallbladder health
• Performs ERCP and other advanced diagnostic techniques
• Former assistant chief physician at major Turkish medical center

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removal

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 at Pendik Medipol University Hospital, with extensive research published on upper GI conditions.

• Graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 1981
• Specialist in internal diseases since 1985
• Over 20 publications on gastrointestinal research
• Focuses on endoscopic diagnostic and treatment methods

Specializes in bile duct and pancreatic surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – key expertise for complex gallstone cases.

• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Focuses on oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Specializes in gastroenterology since 1995 – performs a wide range of procedures including liver needle biopsy and esophageal varicose interventions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 24 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like chromoendoscopy
• Expert in treating complex gastrointestinal bleeding cases

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz brings 19 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in gallbladder conditions at Erdem Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals
• Specialized in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder removal

Specializing in liver and digestive disorders, Assoc. Prof. Binnur Simsek brings extensive experience in hepatology and gastroenterology at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Subspecialty in Gastroenterohepatology from Istanbul University
• Expertise in hepatic cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer
• Member of Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver
• Over 39 years of experience in gastroenterology practice

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital, with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• Member of ESPGHAN – European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Expertise in treating food allergies related to the digestive system
• Special interest in acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Experienced in pre and post-liver transplantation care

Assoc. Dr. Ozturk leads the Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, with extensive experience in digestive health.

• Specialized in Gastroenterology with advanced training at Medeniyet University
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Awarded for research presentations in national and international congresses
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University, mentoring future specialists

Specializes in gall bladder and biliary tract diseases, with extensive experience in gastroenterology at leading hospitals in Turkey.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple research papers on gastrointestinal disorders
• Expert in inflammatory bowel disease and motility disorders
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a top medical facility