Best Crohn's disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 31 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease, with over 900 procedures performed.

• 21 years of experience as a gastroenterologist
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Awarded for Best Verbal Presentation at international congress
• Expert in ERCP and ESD for digestive tract conditions
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Bilal Ergul has transformed lives with innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful POEM surgeries.

• Authored around 100 academic publications
• Specializes in innovative treatment protocols for complex cases
• Philosophy focuses on restoring hope and improving lives

Prof. Emek brings extensive academic and surgical expertise to Crohn's disease treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of National Surgical Association and other professional groups
• Active in transplantation and surgical coordination

Dr. Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in endoscopy and ERCP procedures.

• Associate professor in gastroenterology since 2018
• Advanced endoscopy training in South Korea
• Completed ERCP course at Olympus Training Center
• Published research on liver regeneration
• Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Medical Center

Specialized in gastroenterology with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's – trained at Ege University's renowned gastroenterology department.

• Subspecialized in gastroenterology with 4 years of dedicated training
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's complications
• Treats both common and complex digestive system disorders
• Member of Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in Crohn's disease at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with research published on complex cases.

• Gastroenterology specialist with over 10 years of experience
• Published multiple studies on Crohn's disease and related conditions
• Member of leading medical associations in gastroenterology

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, with extensive experience in Crohn's disease treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease
• Published research on innovative surgical treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases
• Member of the Gastroenterology Surgery Association

Professor Aytug has over 20 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in Crohn's disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Published numerous papers and articles on digestive disorders
• Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University's School of Medicine
• Active participant in local and international medical congresses

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 10 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in advanced endoscopy in Seoul, Korea
• Awarded Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Shencan Acar specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases with extensive academic and clinical experience in Crohn's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Holds a subspecialty in Gastroenterology from Sakarya University
• Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on GI conditions, including IBD
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in endoscopic interventions for GI conditions
• Assistant professor at multiple prestigious universities in Istanbul

Prof. Ozutemiz is a leading gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn's disease, with decades of expertise at Ege University.

• Over 30 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in managing complex Crohn's disease cases

Dr. Çelik specializes in complex digestive disorders, with advanced training in gastroenterology from Ege University. He performs cutting-edge endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 12+ years of experience treating digestive and liver diseases
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and ERCP procedures
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association's ERCP working group
• Associate Professor at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research 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).

Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive training in gastroenterology.

• 12+ years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Korea University
• Expert in endoscopic treatments for digestive diseases
• Works at a leading international hospital

Dr. Kinas specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including Crohn's disease treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in colon cancer and gastric surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological and pancreatic procedures

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques including bariatric and oncological surgeries
• Member of prestigious medical training programs in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nihat Okcu brings over 30 years of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in Gastroenterology since 1999
• Published 20+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Professor at Medipol University with extensive teaching experience
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's

Dr Irfan Koruk specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease at Liv Hospital Ulus, with a focus on interventional endoscopy.

• Over 20 years of gastroenterology experience
• Trained in EUS at State University of New York
• Expert in ERCP and cholangioscopy techniques
• Published researcher on biliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn's, Dr. Aslan brings over 15 years of focused gastroenterology experience to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Authored multiple studies on Crohn's disease management
• Expert in advanced endoscopic procedures for IBD
• Active researcher contributing to international medical journals
• Special interest in motility disorders and complex IBD cases