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Best gastroenterologists: TOP 211 doctors

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Tarik Akar

  • 4.6 Excellent 217 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 900+ advanced endoscopic procedures performed – Dr. Akar specializes in minimally invasive techniques like POEM and ESD at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
    • Expert in ERCP for bile duct treatments and ESD for early-stage cancers
    • Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
    • Award-winning researcher with multiple honors for presentations
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Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
$12,000 - $12,000
Сholecystectomy
$3,500 - $3,500
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Vafi Atalay

  • 4.6 Excellent 516 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

    He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

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Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
$7,000 - $8,500
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice
  • One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) – Dr. Pliego specializes in obesity-related conditions and surgical complications.

    • 10 years of experience of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
    • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and the Mexican College of General Surgery
    • Provides tailored solutions for gastroesophageal reflux and reflux-related esophagitis
    • Focuses on personalized care with a strong emphasis on patient communication
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Resection of gallbladder
$2,900 - $4,500
Small intestine resection
$4,900 - $8,750
Appendectomy
$2,900 - $5,500
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Engin Tutar

  • 4.6 Excellent 217 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition with 38 years of experience of subspecialty experience at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University – Turkey's top program
    • Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy for children
    • Specializes in complex pediatric cases like inflammatory bowel disease and H. pylori gastritis
    • Over 50 presentations at national and international congresses
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Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
$12,000 - $12,000
Сholecystectomy
$3,500 - $3,500
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Ahmet Melih Ozel

  • 4.6 Excellent 516 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. A. Melih Ozel specializes in pancreatic disorders at Anadolu Medical Center, a major multi-specialty hospital.

    • Focuses on the diagnosis and management of pancreatitis
    • Provides comprehensive care for complex digestive conditions
    • Works at a leading facility with integrated care options
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Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
$7,000 - $8,500
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Jorge Moises Sandrus

  • 4.7 Excellent 441 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Head of Internal Medicine at Centro Médico Teknon with specialized nephrology training from Barcelona's top hospitals.

    • Specialized in nephrology at Hospital Clinic and Hospital Provincial de Barcelona
    • Member of Spanish Society of Nephrology and hypertension societies
    • Former transplant specialist at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
    • Doctoral dissertation focused on nephrology
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Colon hydrotherapy
$577.12 - $923.39
Small intestine resection
$20,776.33 - $23,084.81
Hormone therapy
$1,731.36 - $4,039.84
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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Mehmet Guler brings 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University – leading academic credentials
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder surgery
    • Trained at Turkey's top institutions including Hacettepe University
    • Additional master's in Health Law for patient-centered care
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Hormone therapy
$1,100 - $1,100
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Boris Pfaffenbach

  • 4.7 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Pfaffenbach heads the Department of Gastroenterology at Academic Hospital Solingen, with 34 years of experience specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions.

    • Author of 130+ publications on gastroenterology
    • Specializes in inflammatory diseases and malignant tumors
    • Develops therapeutic diets as part of treatment plans
    • Member of top European gastroenterology societies
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Esophagectomy
$3,282 - $4,376
Small intestine resection
$21,930.57 - $21,930.57
Сholecystectomy
$6,925.44 - $6,925.44
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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Aydin specializes in complex gastroenterology surgeries with fellowship training from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

    • Over 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery
    • Professor at İnönü University, ensuring high academic standards
    • Performs advanced surgical interventions for digestive disorders
    • Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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Ohm Sudchumphae

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Panacee Hospital Rama 2 - Integrative Chronic Disease & Regenerative Center
  • Dr. Ohm Sudchumphae combines clinical nutrition and integrative medicine for holistic gastroenterology care at Panacee Hospital Rama2.

    • Holds multiple master's degrees in clinical nutrition and integrative medicine
    • Specializes in functional gastroenterology with additional training in pediatric food allergies
    • Certified by American Board of Nutritional Wellness
    • Expertise in IV nutrition and medicinal herbology
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Stem Cell Therapy
$10,318 - $28,005
Targeted therapy
$1,000 - $3,000
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Prof. Halil Alis specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal conditions, with over 34 years of experience of experience in complex surgeries.

    • Expert in laparoscopic colorectal and bariatric surgeries
    • Published extensively on hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
    • Active member of SAGES, EAES, and IFSO
    • Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine
    • Performs emergency surgeries with minimally invasive techniques
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Nadir Arber

  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Nadir Arber heads Israel's only Integrated Cancer Prevention Center, focusing on stopping GI cancers before they start. He has authored over 300 scientific papers on gastrointestinal health.

    • 44 years of experience specializing in prevention and early detection of GI cancers
    • Leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Research fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Center
    • Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Society of Digestive Oncology
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Mete Akin

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor Mete Akin specializes in complex gastroenterology cases with over 25 years of experience of experience, combining academic and clinical expertise.

    • Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Expert in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
    • Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
    • Practices at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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Hormone therapy
$1,100 - $1,100
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Massimo Falconi

  • 4.6 Excellent 66 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • 3,600+ pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at Ospedale San Raffaele.

    • Director of Pancreatic Surgery and Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit
    • focusing exclusively on pancreatic diseases
    • Trained at Tokyo Women's Medical University and Karolinska Institute
    • Author of 330+ research publications
    • Member of international pancreatic societies including IHPBA and IAP
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Aziz Kemal Emek combines academic excellence with surgical expertise 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 Turkish Medical Association
    • Active in transplantation and surgical coordination
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Hormone therapy
$1,100 - $1,100
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Carlos Garcia Vasquez

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD
  • General and Digestive System Surgeon. Focus on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgery. Associate Head, Infanta Elena University Hospital (2021–). Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2013–).

    Accreditations: PhD in Surgery, summa cum laude (UAM). Certified in robotic surgery (Da Vinci X/Xi/5). Advanced training in laparoscopic general surgery (IRCAD, Strasbourg). Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery (Fundación Jiménez Díaz).

    Achievements: Researcher (2013–). Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system (2021). Co‑author of the Rectal Obturator utility model (2021). Peer reviewer, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2024–). Thesis tutor (2023–). Publications in Cirugía Española, Experimental Biology and Medicine, Histology and Histopathology, and The American Journal of Surgery. Member of AEC, AECP, and ICOMEM.

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Robotic cholecystectomy
$14,000 - $19,000
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
$5,000 - $9,500
Small intestine resection
$4,500 - $9,000
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 62 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • 3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert in Da Vinci robotic procedures at St. Zdislava Hospital.

    • Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic
    • Specializes in prostatectomy, transoral surgeries, and bariatric procedures
    • Certified by Intuitive Surgical – the makers of Da Vinci robots
    • Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
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Stomach resection
$6,117.47 - $6,117.47
Сholecystectomy
$6,348.32 - $6,348.32
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Daniel Garza

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Giostar Stem Cell Therapy | Los Algodones Clinic
  • Dr. Daniel Garza specializes in regenerative medicine with advanced training in stem cell therapy for gastroenterology at Giostar Stem Cell Therapy.

    • Licensed Medical Doctor from UNAM School of Medicine
    • Holds degrees in Neuroscience and Aesthetic Medicine
    • Certified in International Congress on Regenerative Medicine
    • Workshop experience in Regenerative and Functional Medicine
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Andrej Orságh

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Slovakia, Bratislava, Dr. GASTRO Clinic
  • Dr. Orságh leads Slovakia's colorectal cancer screening program – combining clinical expertise with national policy roles at the National Cancer Institute.

    • Head of the Oncology Section at Slovak Gastroenterological Society
    • Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for early cancer detection
    • Trained other doctors in gastroenterology procedures
    • Vice-chairman of the Endoscopy Section
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Gastric polyps removal
$115.42 - $115.42
Targeted therapy
$207.76 - $577.12
Complex treatment of pancreatitis
$207.76 - $577.12
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Eslie Perez

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines academic leadership with clinical practice.

    • General practitioner with 12 years of experience in private practice
    • Specialized training in minimally invasive procedures
    • Biomagnet certified by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
    • Experience with advanced dermatological treatments
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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#122 years of experienceAdvanced endoscopic proceduresSpecializes in cutting-edge POEM and ESD techniques for complex GI disorders. Award-winning researcher with 19 international publications and 25+ congress presentations.
Turkey
from $100
#210 years of experienceBariatric surgery complicationsSpecializes in obesity-related conditions and surgical complications – one of few ASMBS-certified bariatric surgeons in Mexico. Also certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery.
Mexico
Price on request
#338 years of experiencePediatric digestive disordersSubspecialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology with expertise in therapeutic endoscopies and complex cases. Former department head at Marmara University's leading program.
Turkey
Price on request
#439 years of experienceComplex pancreatic disordersSpecialist gastroenterologist focusing on pancreatitis, offering integrated care at Anadolu Medical Center.
Turkey
from $185
#536 years of experienceHypertension-related gastritisExpert in nephrology and hypertension, crucial for managing gastritis linked to these conditions. Head of Internal Medicine at a leading medical center.
Spain
Price on request
#634 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal surgeryAcademic leader with dual expertise in surgery and health law. Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques with professorships from leading Turkish universities.
Turkey
Price on request
#734 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal conditionsLeads a specialized gastroenterology department focusing on inflammatory diseases and tumors. Published 130+ research papers and holds memberships in top European societies.
Germany
from $250
#837 years of experienceComplex gastroenterology casesFellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery with academic leadership at İnönü University. Specializes in advanced surgical techniques for digestive disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
#914 years of experienceFunctional gastroenterologyIntegrates nutrition and holistic approaches with gastroenterology care. Certified in multiple specialties including functional gastroenterology and nutritional wellness.
Thailand
Price on request
#1034 years of experienceLaparoscopic gastrointestinal surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal conditions. Active member of leading surgical societies like SAGES and EAES, with extensive research publications.
Turkey
Price on request