Page 3 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 213 doctors

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

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. 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

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

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. Yildirim specializes in Gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with experience at Gaziantep University and Şehit Kamil State Hospital.

• Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Gastroenterology Department
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience
• Works with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions
• Currently practicing at a leading private hospital

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

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

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

Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center – Dr. Schenker specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology surgery.

• 19 years of experience of experience in visceral surgery
• Leads the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Pioneered modern surgical methods and post-op recovery
• Trained in pancreatic surgery and transplantation
• Active researcher and lecturer in gastrointestinal oncology

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

1,100+ gastroenterological treatments performed – Dr. Yulia specializes in complex inflammatory bowel diseases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 26 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Focuses on Crohn's disease and modern biopharmaceuticals
• Published 85 scientific papers on GI conditions
• Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Shebolet is one of Israel's top liver experts with 61 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in complex liver conditions like autoimmune and genetic diseases
• Author of over 60 publications on liver disease research
• Member of leading American and European liver associations
• Trained in gastroenterology at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School

PhD-qualified gastroenterologist specializing in complex conditions – Dr. Tuna leads the Gastroenterology Department at Medical Park Antalya's Organ Transplant Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Specializes in pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and Barrett's esophagus
• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top medical schools in Turkey
• Works at Antalya's only hospital with an Organ Transplant Center

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology with over 32 years of experience of experience, focusing on children's digestive health at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients

Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases with 20+ peer-reviewed publications, focusing on rare conditions and endoscopic interventions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications and IBD-related anemia
• Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specializing in Gastroenterology with a focus on internal medicine.

• Graduated from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in Internal Diseases at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in community health and disaster response
• Currently serving at a leading brain and neurological health facility