Best Cholelithiasis Cholelithiasis in Turkey: TOP 37 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for digestive disorders, including ERCP for bile duct treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
• Awarded for best presentations at international cancer congresses
• Specializes in POEM techniques for achalasia and gastroparesis

Prof. Aydin brings 37 years of experience of surgical expertise to cholelithiasis treatment, with specialized training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Holds professorship in general surgery at İnönü University
• Performs both conventional and advanced gallbladder procedures

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical experience, specializing in Cholelithiasis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed General Surgery Residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a Professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Assistant Professor of General Surgery at Gaziantep University
• Specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in digestive system disorders at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and digestive conditions
• Previously held academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Bilal Ergul pioneered innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgeries.

• Authored around 100 publications on various academic topics
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Works at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings academic rigor to gallbladder surgery, trained at Ankara University and now teaching at Akdeniz University.

• Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Associated with Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in laparoscopic surgery for cholelithiasis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, combining precision with extensive experience.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Over 23 years of experience of experience in general and gastroenterology surgery
• Published research on innovative surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation

Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on biliary and pancreatic disorders at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple research papers on gallstone complications
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in gastroenterology
• Member of professional gastroenterology associations
• Experienced in managing complex gallstone cases

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a seasoned gastroenterologist with over 46 years of experience of experience in the field. He specializes in advanced gallbladder treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters in native and foreign languages
• Member of multiple local and international medical societies

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.

Dr. Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gallbladder conditions, trained in Korea and Brazil.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from Sao Paulo Global Course
• Member of ERCP Study Group at Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on recurrent diarrhea and vitamin A levels in children
• Fellowship-trained at Dokuz Eylul University

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with 16 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in complex GI conditions.

• Expert in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Published 20+ international articles on rare GI cases and liver diseases
• Specialized training in hepatology and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Bilgic trained in advanced endoscopy techniques in South Korea and Germany, specializing in minimally invasive gallbladder procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience of focused gastroenterology experience
• Associate professor with extensive research in liver and gallbladder health
• Performs ERCP and other advanced diagnostic techniques
• Former assistant chief physician at major Turkish medical center

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

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removal

Dr. Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on cholelithiasis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a leading organ transplant center

Specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at Dokuz Eylül University and experience at prestigious hospitals like SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 14 years of experience of specialized practice in gastroenterology
• Expert in advanced endoscopic treatments like ERCP and ESD
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of leading medical institutions in Turkey

Specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Subspecialized in gastroenterology with focus on biliary tract diseases
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP and stenting
• Member of Izmir Medical Chamber
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

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).

Ezgi Sevic specializes in personalized nutrition plans to manage gallstone-related dietary needs, with a focus on post-surgical and chronic disease nutrition.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Internship at Hacettepe University Hospitals and community health centers
• Expert in post-metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition