43 Best Cirrhosis Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Kamil Yalcin Polat has performed 3,000+ organ transplantations at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He leads the Organ Transplantation Center in Istanbul. Dr. Polat completed fellowships at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. He is an expert in both liver and kidney transplants.

• Performed over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants.
• Serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.
• Former founder of the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is the Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He authored the liver transplant chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery. He treats complex cases involving cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Dirican earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Co-authored an analysis of over 300 living-donor liver transplants.
• Performed research on hepatic vein reconstructions and thyroid surgical complications.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital certified as a Smart-and-Green facility.

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of surgical expertise, specializing in liver conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training in liver procedures
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed advanced studies in health law to better serve patients
• Member of Turkey's medical academic community since 2007

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan has performed over 5,000 kidney transplants at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He is the director of the Organ Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery Center. Dr. Dinckan specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants for adults and children.

• Completed more than 1,000 liver transplants and 77 pancreas operations.
• Performs complex combined surgeries, including heart-kidney and liver-kidney transplants.
• Handled over 350 pediatric kidney transplant cases personally.
• Sits on the Turkish Coordination Association of Transplant Centers board.

Specialized in gastroenterology with a focus on Cirrhosis – Dr. Akin brings 25 years of dedicated experience.

• Completed subspecialty in Gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University, training future specialists
• Membership in Turkish Gastroenterology Association underscores commitment to latest practices

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek specializes in liver-related surgeries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Completed medical education and general surgery specialization at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations including the National Surgical Association
• Associated with the Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a pioneer in gastroenterology, known for innovative treatments like Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

• Authored around 100 publications in gastroenterology
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Focuses on restoring hope and improving patient lives

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci, a Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, specializes in liver and gastrointestinal surgeries with over 23 years of experience.

• Expert in laparoscopic and gastroenterology surgeries
• Published research on liver regeneration and inflammatory diseases
• Awarded Best Young Researcher at Congress of Transplantation
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in modern treatments for liver cirrhosis, with over 22 years of experience and 900+ procedures performed.

• Associate Professor with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like ESD and ERCP
• Award-winning researcher in gastrointestinal cancers
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Performed over 1,100 procedures – Prof. Salih Boğa specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 12 years of focused experience in liver care
• Rated 4.6/5 by patients for quality care
• Professor with dual specialization in digestive and liver diseases
• Works at one of Turkey's leading JCI-accredited hospitals

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in liver diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Published numerous papers on liver conditions
• Former professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Attended international congresses on hepatology

Dr. Mustafa Ozsoy is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Ozsoy lead transplant units in both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Certified in liver donor and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Obtained specialized certificates in endoscopy, ERCP, and experimental microsurgery.
• Professor of General Surgery with research focused on organ ischemia protection.
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology with advanced endoscopy training from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in cirrhosis treatment with over 29 years of gastroenterology expertise at top institutions like Akdeniz University and Medical Park Antalya.

• PhD in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Works at Antalya's renowned Organ Transplant Center
• Extensive academic background with internal medicine specialization
• Member of Turkey's leading gastroenterology departments

Dr. Acar specializes in liver disease management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on complex cirrhosis cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on liver and GI conditions
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications
• Assistant professor at multiple prestigious medical universities
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics with a focus on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Chair of the Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhoea
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Prof. Doganay is a leading gastroenterologist with extensive research in liver fibrosis and chronic hepatitis B at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Editor for multiple hepatology journals
• Recipient of prestigious awards for liver research
• Specializes in advanced liver disease management

Dr. Binicier brings over 14 years of specialized gastroenterology experience to managing cirrhosis at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in liver diseases, including cirrhosis and liver cancer
• Trained in advanced endoscopic techniques at Korea University
• Works at a leading Turkish research hospital for gastroenterology
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like ERCP and ESD