Best Crohn's disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 38 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

Professor Mehmet Guler combines decades of surgical expertise with advanced academic training in health law – a rare dual perspective for Crohn's disease patients.

• Over 30 years of experience in general surgery
• Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University
• Specialized training from top Turkish medical institutions
• Completed additional master's in health law for patient advocacy

Specializing in Crohn's disease, Dr. Mete Akin brings extensive gastroenterology expertise from Akdeniz University.

• Over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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

Prof. Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, focusing on complex Crohn's disease cases.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1997
• Associate Professor at Inonu University
• Professorship in General Surgery since 2017

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

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

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

Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology specialist with over 30 years of experience, focusing on children with Crohn’s disease.

• Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Subspecialty training in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Published research on recurrent diarrhea and pediatric nutrition
• Currently practices at Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on Crohn's disease at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Works at the Organ Transplant Center, handling complex cases
• Member of the Gastroenterology Department at Akdeniz University

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

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. 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

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

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

Ezgi Sevic specializes in Crohn's disease nutrition, focusing on managing chronic digestive conditions through personalized dietary plans.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Experience in oncology, diabetes, and congenital metabolic diseases
• Works at Medical Park İzmir 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).