Page 2 - Best Ulcerative colitis doctors in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

Dr. Aslanov completed subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Ege University, focusing on inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.

• Over 9 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Skilled in advanced endoscopic treatments for digestive disorders
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy procedures

Specializes in nutrition for chronic diseases, including ulcerative colitis, with a focus on personalized dietary plans.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University, a leading institution in nutrition and dietetics
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity innovations
• Worked in oncology, pediatric, and adult hospitals during internships
• Fluent in English, facilitating communication with international patients

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 cancer surgery and digestive system procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, including colon cancer surgeries.

• Experienced in various oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Expertise in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in bariatric procedures for obesity and diabetes

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years – Dr. Al trained at top institutions like Istanbul University.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Focused on bariatric and oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Practices at BAH International, a leading hospital network

Prof. Nihat Okcu brings over 38 years of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in digestive diseases including ulcerative colitis
• Published 23+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Faculty member at Medipol University teaching gastroenterology
• Trained at Ataturk University's internal medicine program

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in ulcerative colitis at Erdem Hospital, with extensive training in general surgery.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association and IFSO
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals

Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus – Associate Professor with extensive training in gastroenterohepatology.

• Over 10 years of experience treating ulcerative colitis
• Member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in both medical and surgical management of IBD

Specializes in gastroenterology with over 20 years of experience – Assoc. Dr. Ozturk leads the Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Awarded for research presentations in gastroenterology
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University

Associate professor specializing in pediatric gastroenterology, with a focus on ulcerative colitis – treating complex cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Member of ESPGHAN – the leading European pediatric gastroenterology society
• Subspecialist training at Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes Crohn's disease and celiac disease alongside colitis
• Active in scientific research through Turkish pediatric societies

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan has specialized in colorectal surgery for 28+ years, with advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques for ulcerative colitis.

• Completed colorectal surgery practice at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Trained at St. Mark's Hospital in London – a leader in colorectal surgery
• Senior professor at Ankara University's medical faculty

Dr Koruk specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal diseases, with extensive experience in ERCP and endoscopic ultrasonography.

• Over 20 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in EUS at State University of New York
• Published multiple research papers on digestive diseases
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Aslan specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, including ulcerative colitis, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal disorders
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Works with advanced endoscopic procedures

Prof. Yusuf Serdar Sakin specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for inflammatory bowel diseases at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 9 years of gastroenterology experience
• Trained in advanced endoscopy and motility at AMC Center in the Netherlands
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection and stenting
• Professor of Gastroenterology since 2023