Best Gastric ulcer doctors in Istanbul: TOP 30 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar has performed over 900 advanced endoscopic procedures, specializing in gastric ulcer treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 22 years of experience of gastroenterology experience
• Published 19 international papers on digestive disorders
• Award-winning researcher in gastrointestinal cancers
• Specializes in ESD for early-stage gastric cancer

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Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with extensive experience in treating H. pylori-related gastritis and ulcers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Subspecialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition since 2006
• Former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University
• Over 50 presentations at national and international medical congresses
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy

Prof. Aydin brings decades of specialized expertise in gastric ulcer treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, including advanced surgical solutions.

• Board-certified general surgeon with fellowship in gastroenterology surgery
• Holds professorship in general surgery at Inonu University
• Specializes in complex gastric conditions requiring surgical intervention
• Trained at Ankara Numune, one of Turkey's leading surgical centers

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı specializes in gastrointestinal surgeries including gastric ulcer treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in both general surgery and gastroenterology surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches
• Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award for work in transplantation
• Published multiple studies on surgical treatments for GI diseases

Specializes in stomach diseases including gastric ulcers at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 15 years of experience of experience in internal medicine
• Trained at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in Gastro Academy and Internal Medicine Congress
• Works at BAH International, a major healthcare provider

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 31 years of experience' surgical expertise in gastric and hepatobiliary conditions, trained at Tokyo University Hospital under top specialists.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques – including advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Board-certified with additional training in surgical endoscopy and robotic surgery
• Former faculty member at Dogus University, training future surgeons
• Holds Turkish Surgical Proficiency certification

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on gastric ulcers at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Trained at Medipol University in gastroenterology
• Experienced in both clinical and academic settings

Professor Aytug brings 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in gastric ulcers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters on digestive disorders
• Active participant in international medical congresses
• Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University

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.

Specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for gastric ulcers at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from global course in Brazil

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, focusing on gastric ulcers in children at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Sub-specialty in Pediatric Gastroenterology from Dokuz Eylul University
• Professor of Pediatrics with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Author of research on gastrointestinal issues in children
• Practices at a leading pediatric hospital in Istanbul

Specializes in high-risk gastric ulcer cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – manages complex conditions with endoscopic precision.

• Board-certified gastroenterologist with subspecialty training in GI bleeding
• Authored 20+ peer-reviewed studies on GI emergencies and rare cases
• Former department head at Giresun University's medical faculty
• Expert in anticoagulant-related ulcer complications

Specializes in gastric ulcers with advanced endoscopy training from South Korea and Germany – Dr. Yilmaz combines research with clinical expertise.

• Associate professor in gastroenterology with a focus on internal medicine
• Holds an H-index of 8/10, indicating strong research contributions
• Trained in advanced ERCP techniques at Olympus Training Center, Hamburg
• Assistant Chief Physician at İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center

Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for gastric ulcers with advanced training from Istanbul University.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Expertise in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery

Professor Doganay brings over 25 years of experience of specialized gastroenterology experience, including leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology with subspecialty training
• Former Clinic Chief at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Editor for multiple hepatology journals including World Journal of Hepatology
• Recipient of multiple research awards from Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Member of European and Asian liver research associations

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 extensive research on gastric ulcers and Helicobacter pylori at Pendik Medipol University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on gastric ulcers and Helicobacter pylori
• Expert in endoscopic procedures for upper gastrointestinal issues
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Kinas specializes in gastric cancer and related surgeries, bringing focused expertise to complex digestive conditions.

• Specializes in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Experienced in bariatric and metabolic procedures
• Performs oncological surgeries for digestive cancers

Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev offers minimally invasive and open surgical options for gastric ulcers at Erdem Hospital.

• Performs both laparoscopic and open benign stomach procedures
• Specializes in anti-reflux procedures for ulcer-related complications
• Experienced in endoscopic placement of feeding tubes in the stomach