Page 2 - Best Ulcerative colitis doctors in Turkey: TOP 35 doctors

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

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

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

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

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 30+ years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Tokyo University's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division.

• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Expertise spans bariatric, hepatobiliary, and oncological surgery

Prof. Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Inonu University
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 30 years of surgical expertise, specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Trained at top institutions including Hacettepe and Başkent Universities
• Specializes in advanced surgical treatments for digestive disorders
• Completed master's in Health Law for comprehensive patient care

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology at top Turkish universities and hospitals.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz leads pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 15 years of specialized experience in digestive health.

• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Serves as Chair of Pediatrics Department with leadership in gastroenterology research
• Published on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea management
• Specializes in pediatric digestive disorders from infancy through adolescence

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).