Best Gastrocele doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar has performed over 900 advanced gastroenterology procedures and is an award-winning expert in endoscopic techniques.

• Specializes in POEM, ESD, ERCP, Z-POEM, and G-POEM procedures
• 21 years of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
• Published 19 international papers and presented at 25 congresses
• Received Best Presentation awards at Gastrointestinal Cancer Congress

Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery – Prof. Aydin specializes in complex abdominal procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 30+ years of surgical experience
• Professor of general surgery at Inonu University
• Expertise in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in laparoscopic surgery for gastrocele at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in gastroenterology and general surgery
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas
• Published research on innovative methods in bariatric surgery
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation

Dr. Murat Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience in treating complex gastrointestinal conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on rare gastroenterological cases
• Specialized in gastroenterology at Medipol University
• Experienced in both clinical and academic gastroenterology settings
• Focuses on diagnosing and managing rare gastrointestinal disorders

With 40+ years in medicine, Prof. Aytug specializes in gastroenterology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on Gastrocele cases.

• Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Professor title from Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Authored numerous medical papers and book chapters
• Former faculty member at multiple Turkish universities

Advanced Endoscopy Certificate holder from Bundang CHA Hospital – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in innovative gastroenterology techniques.

• Certified in Bariatric Endoscopy from a global course in Sao Paulo
• Rising Star awardee at the 10th Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of the ERCP Study Group and European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Experienced at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases with over 20 peer-reviewed publications on rare conditions like bezoars and aortoesophageal fistulas.

• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Specializes in liver disease management and post-transplant complications

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

• Over 30 years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Expertise in nutritional management for children with recurrent diarrhea
• Published research on pediatric gastrointestinal disorders

Specialized in gastroenterology with an Associate Professorship from İnönü University – trained in advanced techniques in South Korea and Germany.

• Completed Advanced Endoscopy Training in South Korea
• Attended Advanced ERCP Course in Germany
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Gastroenterology
• Published research on liver regeneration

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).

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

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Expertise in oncological cancer surgery
• Performs procedures at BAH International Hospital

Dr. Kinas specializes in surgical treatments for complex gastric and pancreatic conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in cancer surgery, including gastric and pancreatic procedures
• Performs bariatric metabolic surgery for obesity and diabetes
• Specialized training in oncological and bile duct surgeries

Prof. Dr. Nihat Okcu specializes in gastroenterology at Pendik Medipol University Hospital, with decades of experience in diagnosing and treating gastric conditions.

• Over 20 years of focused practice in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on gastric cancers and ulcers
• Specializes in upper gastrointestinal bleeding cases
• Expert in Helicobacter pylori-related conditions

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz brings over 15 years of specialized experience in general surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed postgraduate training at Marmara University
• Associate Professor at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital.

• Member of ESPGHAN – Europe's leading pediatric GI society
• Expert in digestive system food allergies and celiac disease
• Special focus on irritable bowel syndrome in children
• Trained at multiple prestigious Turkish medical institutions

Dr. Ozturk brings over 20 years of gastrointestinal expertise, including specialized training in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University.

• Gastroenterology specialist since 2011, with extensive hospital experience
• Recipient of multiple awards for research presentations in gastroenterology
• Former Chief Resident at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and GI Endoscopy Society

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan has 28+ years specializing in colorectal surgery and laparoscopic techniques. He works at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Specialized in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at Ankara University
• Practiced colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Senior professor at Ankara University's faculty of medicine

Associate Professor of Surgery with 15+ years focusing on advanced gastrointestinal procedures, including gastrocele treatments.

• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical faculty
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Published 15+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures