Best Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract doctors in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal polyps, with extensive research and international recognition.

• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal disorders
• Awarded Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster in 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Specializes in ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal polyps.

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

Prof. Aydin brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastrointestinal polyp treatment, with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Completed specialized gastroenterology surgery fellowship in 2005
• Academic professor at İnönü University since 2017
• Performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures

Professor Samet Yardimci specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with over 23 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for polyps
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation
• Published extensively on innovative surgical treatments

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with extensive research and clinical experience at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal conditions
• Trained in gastroenterology at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in endoscopy procedures
• Member of Medipol University's gastroenterology department

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in gastrointestinal polyps.

• 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.

Specialist in advanced endoscopy – Dr. Chakir completed fellowship training in South Korea and offers precision diagnostics for polyps at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in bariatric endoscopy techniques in Brazil
• Honored as Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases with over 20 international publications, focusing on rare conditions and endoscopic interventions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialty training from Sakarya University
• Authored studies on GI bleeding and rare conditions like bezoars
• Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious medical universities
• Expert in liver disease and inflammatory bowel diseases

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, bringing decades of expertise to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal polyps in children.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Professor and former Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Specialized training at Dokuz Eylul University
• Author of research on children's digestive health

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in endoscopic procedures from South Korea and Germany.

• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Advanced training in ERCP at Olympus Training Center
• Published multiple research works in medical sciences
• Holds an associate professorship in gastroenterology

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal polyps – trained at Istanbul University's top programs.

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

Prof. Doganay is a leading gastroenterologist specializing in liver and gastrointestinal tract issues, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Professor at University of Health Sciences
• Board member of Turkish Liver Research Association
• Published in top hepatology journals

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 brings over 27 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specializing in gastrointestinal polyps.

• Published 20+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Specialized in internal diseases and gastroenterology at Atatürk University
• Focuses on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of polyps
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Kinas specializes in gastrointestinal surgeries, including polyps, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery, including gastric and colon cancer
• Performs pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in bariatric metabolic and obesity surgeries

Specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery since 1995 – Dr. Aktas brings decades of expertise to gastrointestinal polyp treatments at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic techniques from Germany
• Performs complex gastrointestinal tumor surgeries
• Expert in colorectal cancer resections
• Skilled in modern treatments for anal diseases

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in gastrointestinal polyps with extensive experience in general surgery and advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals
• Practices at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital in Istanbul

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

• Member of ESPGHAN – European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Expertise in irritable bowel syndrome and food allergies
• Specializes in chronic conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Extensive experience in liver transplantation care

Specializes in gastrointestinal polyps with extensive training and leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals.

• Subspecialty in Gastroenterology from Medeniyet University
• Chief Resident at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Awarded for research presentations in gastroenterology