Page 3 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 214 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Korkmaz brings 24 years of experience of specialized expertise in Gastroenterology, with a focus on complex digestive disorders and advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Specializes in diseases of the esophagus, liver, and pancreas, including reflux disease and cirrhosis
• Expert in ERCP and other minimally invasive procedures
• Published extensively in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Associate Professor at leading institutions

Professor Aytug brings 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in complex digestive disorders at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Professorship at Abant İzzet Baysal University since 1998
• Authored numerous papers on digestive disorders
• Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University

Birol Baysal brings extensive expertise to gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Specialist and lecturer at Bezmialem Foundation University
• Works with a range of digestive system disorders

Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal is a Gastroenterology Specialist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospitals in Istanbul. He previously served at Liv Hospital Ulus, Medicana Ataşehir, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor in 2019.

He received advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He completed ESD at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He trained in POEM/ESD and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center. He trained in EUS at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA. He continues to attend ESG, ERCP, EUS, ESD, and POEM courses and congresses.

He has authored more than 100 international indexed publications. His presentations have won awards. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology Society, the Liver Diseases Association, the IBD Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Teoman Akcay specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience across Turkey's leading hospitals.

• Over 26 years of experience of gastroenterology practice
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Associations
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a top medical school
• Published numerous national and international articles

Professor Yasar Colak specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, trained at Cleveland Clinic Florida – a global leader in gastroenterology.

• Professor of Gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained in advanced endoscopic applications in the US
• Expertise in liver transplantation and complex GI cases
• Invited lecturer at prestigious medical institutions

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

Over 1,100+ treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases – Dr. Sans Cuffí leads research and clinical care at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Coordinated the European 'IBDChip' research project
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations

Dr. Laura Masalaite specializes in liver transplantation and advanced endoscopic procedures at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostics and minimally invasive surgery
• Associate Professor at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices
• Active in clinical research and professional development

Dr. Tomas has 28 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures at Vilnius University Hospital and 'Kardiolita Clinics'.

• Trained in Germany, Czech Republic, and the US
• Specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Former coordinator at National Organ Transplantation Bureau
• Expert in ultrasound and instrumental diagnostics

Dr. Kontenis specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on liver fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Trained at Vilnius University with extensive residency in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on liver fibrosis and IBD treatment
• Member of the Lithuanian Gastroenterology Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation
• Editor of the journal 'Gastroenterologija'

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist in plastic surgery with advanced training in the United States, bringing international expertise to ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Graduated from top Thai hospitals in general and plastic surgery
• Further trained in the US at renowned institutions
• Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Jan Kulawik specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgeries at KCM Clinic, focusing on obesity-related procedures.

• MD, PhD with expertise in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
• Skilled in revisional bariatric procedures for complex cases
• Member of the Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery Team
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder resection

Dr. Suleyman Guray specializes in advanced endoscopic interventions at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, with training from CHA Bundang Medical Center and Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium.

• Over 8 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Trained at prestigious institutions for advanced endoscopic techniques
• Specializes in internal medicine with a focus on gastroenterology

Associate Professor Kamil Yalcin Polat brings extensive expertise to Gastroenterology with a focus on reproductive medicine and clinical trials.

• Trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Specialized in Reproductive Medicine at American Hospital
• Holds a Master's in Clinical Trials from the University of London
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

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

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from global course in Brazil
• Recognized as Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Kittipanyaworakul is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist with specialized expertise in digestive and liver diseases.

• Completed advanced training in Gastroenterology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Holds a Diploma in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Current specialist at Intrarat Hospital focusing on gastroenterology
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology