Best gastroenterologists in Turkey: TOP 110 doctors

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

On the other hand; In order to learn stem cells, cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Pancreatic Surgery
• Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
• Liver Diseases Surgery
• Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
• Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
• Kidney Transplant

Müslüm ÇİÇEK was born in Malatya in 1969 and attended primary, secondary and higher education in Malatya. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School in 1992. He completed his specialization in anesthesiology and intensive care at Şişli Etfal Hospital in 1997.

He worked at Malatya İnönü University Medical School between 2000 and 2008. In 2005, he worked in the intensive care unit at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA. In 2007, he became Associate Professor and in 2013, Professor.

In 2016, he was rector of the Cyprus University of Social and Health Sciences. He held this position for two years.

In 2018, he began working at Istinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital Gaziosmanpaşa as “medical director, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation and sub-specialist in intensive care”. He continues to hold this position.

He is a member of numerous national and international associations.

Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon

EDUCATION

• 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
• 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

EXPERTISE

• Gastric Bypass / RNY
• Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
• Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
• Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
• Gastroscopic Procedures
• Gastric Balloon Placement
• Gastric Elipse Balloon
• Gastric Botox
• Sad-S Surgery
• Distalization of RYGB
• Hernia Repair
• First and Only Operator in Turkey

TRAINING AND COURSES

• Master of Surgery:
  • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
  • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

• UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

NUMBER OF CASES

• Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
  • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
  • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
  • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
  • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
  • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is a gastroenterologist with experience in ERCP, liver transplant, gastroscopy, endoscopic surgery, and liver biopsy. He treats liver and bile duct diseases. Dr. Ertugrul graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

He became an Associate Professor in 2010. Dr. Ertugrul is a member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Turkish Liver Research Association, and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association. He has performed over 5,000 advanced endoscopic procedures. He has also published many articles and received several accreditations in his field.

Dr. Osman Krand is a general surgeon with a focus on gastrointestinal surgery. He has expertise in endoscopy, colorectal diseases, and surgery of the esophagus and stomach. He also performs procedures on the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Dr. Krand is known for treating abdominal tumors with surgery and hot chemotherapy.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital. Dr. Krand has served as Principal and Assistant Chair at leading hospitals in Istanbul. He has also taught as an associate professor and instructor at Yeditepe University.

Dr. Yusuf Akcan is a gastroenterologist and professor with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Akcan works at Istanbul Oncological Hospital in Maltepe. He performs many endoscopies, colonoscopies, polypectomies, ERCP, and intragastric balloon placements.

Dr. Akcan completed his medical and specialty training at Hacettepe University. He received his gastroenterology accreditation in 1997. He has held academic positions at several Turkish universities and became a professor in 2013. His clinical skills and academic work have contributed to the field of gastroenterology.

Dr. Levent Demirturk is a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed his Internal Medicine training at GATA in 1989. He then specialized in Gastroenterology in 1992.

Dr. Demirturk has held important academic roles, including Professor and Ward Chief at GATA Haydarpaşa. He was also a member of the Higher Science Council. He has made valuable contributions to clinical practice and medical education. He has led teams and managed cases at major hospitals such as Emsey and Hisar.