Best Gastritis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 34 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Tarik Akar has performed 1,100+ gastroenterology procedures, specializing in advanced endoscopic techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in POEM, ESD, ERCP – precise treatments for complex GI conditions
• Published 19 international papers and presented at 25+ conferences
• Awarded Best Oral Presentation at the 7th International GI Cancer Conference

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Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar is a pediatric gastroenterology expert with 38 years of experience subspecialty experience, focusing on children's digestive health at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in H. pylori infection-related gastritis and ulcers – a leading cause of pediatric stomach issues
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopies for children
• Trained at Marmara University – Turkey's top pediatric gastroenterology program
• Former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Cemalettin Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with fellowship training at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Professorship at İnönü University since 2017

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı brings over 23 years of experience of specialized experience in gastroenterology and general surgery, focusing on stomach-related conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for gastritis and related conditions
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
• Published researcher on innovative gastrointestinal treatment methods
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including Turkish Obesity Surgery Association

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings over 31 years of experience of surgical expertise with specialized training in minimally invasive techniques and hepatobiliary surgery at Tokyo University Hospital.

• Trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, educating future surgeons
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate

Dr. Safarov specializes in stomach and intestinal diseases, with training from leading institutions in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

• Practices at BAH International, a specialized hospital
• Trained at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Attended Gastro Academy for advanced gastroenterology training

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on gastritis and related conditions.

• Graduated from Firat University with a focus on internal medicine
• Completed gastroenterology training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal conditions
• Active participant in international gastroenterology conferences

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in complex digestive disorders at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters in native and foreign languages
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses
• Former professor at 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.

Specialized in advanced endoscopic procedures – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Specializes in bariatric endoscopy with global training
• Recognized as a Rising Star in digestive disease research
• Member of multiple international gastroenterology societies

Dr. Acar specializes in complex gastrointestinal cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with expertise in rare and challenging conditions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on GI conditions
• Specialist in endoscopic interventions and GI bleeding management
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on diabetic GI complications and post-transplant care

Prof. Dr. Aytac Atamer specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at top institutions, including Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed upper specialization in gastroenterology
• Associate Professor of Internal Medicine since 2008
• Established Yalova State Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic
• Faculty member at Yalova University
• Currently practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

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

• Pediatric gastroenterology sub-specialty trained at Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Chair of Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on recurrent diarrhea and nutrition in children
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients

Dr. Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in endoscopy – including ERCP procedures studied in South Korea and Germany.

• Associate professor in gastroenterology
• Trained in advanced ERCP techniques
• Published researcher with an H-index of 8
• Assistant chief physician at a major medical center

Prof. Doganay brings over 25 years of experience of specialized gastroenterology expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on liver and digestive disorders.

• Professor at University of Health Sciences – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Board member of Turkish Liver Research Association
• Editor for multiple hepatology journals including World Journal of Hepatology
• Recipient of Gilead Fellowship Award for liver fibrosis research

Specialist in advanced laparoscopic and gastric surgery with training at renowned Istanbul University hospitals.

• Expertise includes laparoscopic antireflux surgery – a less invasive approach
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Performed at prestigious KTÜ Farabi Hospital and Istanbul University

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 focuses on gastritis at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with extensive research on Helicobacter pylori treatments.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on gastritis and Helicobacter pylori
• Specializes in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures
• Part of Medipol University's gastroenterology department

Specializes in gastric cancer and other complex digestive surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in oncological and pancreatic surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in colon cancer procedures
• Provides treatment for thyroid cancer