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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Tarik Akar

Tarik Akar

22 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabıplerı Bırliği)
Turkish Medical Association
+3
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for digestive disorders, including ERCP for bile duct treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

  • Over 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
  • Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
  • Awarded for best presentations at international cancer congresses
  • Specializes in POEM techniques for achalasia and gastroparesis
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Before and after gastric bypass results at Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice, visible weight loss
Before and after gastric bypass at Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice, visible weight loss result
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10 years of experience
Clinic is certified
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Location: Mexico, Cancún

One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by ASMBS – Dr. Pliego specializes in obesity-related conditions at Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice.

  • 10 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
  • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
  • Focuses on personalized care for each patient
  • Treats gastroesophageal reflux and related complications
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Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, -71kg result
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery results at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Gastric sleeve before and after results at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, 36 kg lost
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery results at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Mehmet Guler

Mehmet Guler

34 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Location: Turkey, Antalya

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical experience, specializing in Cholelithiasis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

  • Completed General Surgery Residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • Holds a Professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
  • Assistant Professor of General Surgery at Gaziantep University
  • Specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques
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Centro Médico Teknon
Jorge Moises Sandrus

Jorge Moises Sandrus

36 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
European Foundation for Quality Management
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
+4
Location: Spain, Barcelona

Dr. Sandrus, head of the Internal Medicine Department at Centro Médico Teknon, brings decades of specialized experience in nephrology and internal medicine.

  • Specialized in nephrology at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona
  • Lead specialist in Teknon's Internal Medicine Department since 2009
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Nephrology
  • Doctoral dissertation focused on nephrology
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty before and after results at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
Before and after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, weight loss result
Cemalettin Aydin

Cemalettin Aydin

37 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Prof. Aydin brings 37 years of experience of surgical expertise to cholelithiasis treatment, with specialized training in gastroenterology surgery.

  • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
  • Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
  • Holds professorship in general surgery at İnönü University
  • Performs both conventional and advanced gallbladder procedures
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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Nadir Arber

Nadir Arber

44 years of experience
Clinic is certified
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek
+6
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv

Over 44 years of experience of experience focused on preventing and treating gastrointestinal conditions. Prof. Arber leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center.

  • Heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
  • Specialized fellowship training at a U.S. center (NewYork-Presbyterian)
  • Published over 300 scientific papers on gastroenterology and oncology
  • Member of leading international organizations like the American Gastroenterological Association
  • Expert in early diagnostics of GI tract tumors
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Mete Akin

Mete Akin

25 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Location: Turkey, Antalya

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in digestive system disorders at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

  • Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
  • Extensive experience in internal medicine and digestive conditions
  • Previously held academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Aziz Kemal Emek

Aziz Kemal Emek

36 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Location: Turkey, Antalya

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings academic rigor to gallbladder surgery, trained at Ankara University and now teaching at Akdeniz University.

  • Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
  • Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
  • Member of National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
  • Associated with Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
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Pilonidal sinus laser surgery result at Centro PAD – healed scar and improved skin appearance
Pilonidal sinus laser surgery result at Centro PAD – healing progress after procedure
Post-hemorrhoid therapy result at Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD
Hemorrhoid therapy result at Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD
18 years of experience
Clinic is certified
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek
Location: Spain, Madrid

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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Navamin 9 Hospital
Pichai Kittipanyaworakul

Pichai Kittipanyaworakul

15 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Location: Thailand, Bangkok

Pichai Kittipanyaworakul, M.D., is an internist. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Accreditations: Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Diploma in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
Bilal Ergul

Bilal Ergul

22 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
International Organization for Standardization
Location: Turkey, Ankara

Dr. Bilal Ergul pioneered innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgeries.

  • Authored around 100 publications on various academic topics
  • Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
  • Works at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Samet Yardimci

Samet Yardimci

23 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in laparoscopic surgery for cholelithiasis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, combining precision with extensive experience.

  • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
  • Over 23 years of experience of experience in general and gastroenterology surgery
  • Published research on innovative surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases
  • Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
  • Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation
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Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
Murat Sarikaya

Murat Sarikaya

22 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on biliary and pancreatic disorders at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

  • Published multiple research papers on gallstone complications
  • Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in gastroenterology
  • Member of professional gastroenterology associations
  • Experienced in managing complex gallstone cases
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Omer Necip Aytug

Omer Necip Aytug

46 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabıplerı Bırliği)
Turkish Medical Association
+3
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a seasoned gastroenterologist with over 46 years of experience of experience in the field. He specializes in advanced gallbladder treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

  • Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
  • Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University
  • Authored numerous papers and book chapters in native and foreign languages
  • Member of multiple local and international medical societies
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Anadolu Medical Center
Zulfikar Polat

Zulfikar Polat

27 years of experience
Clinic is certified
 Planetree's Gold Certificate
International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS)
Patient choice in Oncology & Hematology Oncology
+7
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

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.

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Centro Médico Teknon
Michel Blé

Michel Blé

19 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
European Foundation for Quality Management
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
+4
Location: Spain, Barcelona
Doctor's visit Price on request
Centro Médico Teknon
Miquel Sans Cuffí

Miquel Sans Cuffí

38 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
European Foundation for Quality Management
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
+4
Location: Spain, Barcelona

Dr. Sans Cuffí specializes in digestive system disorders, with extensive research and clinical experience in gastroenterology.

  • Completed postgraduate training at Case Western Reserve University, USA
  • Author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations
  • Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations
  • Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic intestinal inflammation
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Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Ozlem Ozer Chakir

Ozlem Ozer Chakir

12 years of experience
Clinic is certified
Joint Commission International
International Organization for Standardization
Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Dr. Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gallbladder conditions, trained in Korea and Brazil.

  • Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul
  • Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from Sao Paulo Global Course
  • Member of ERCP Study Group at Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
  • Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Oren Shebolet

Oren Shebolet

61 years of experience
Clinic is certified
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek
+6
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv

Oren Shebolet is a leading Israeli liver expert, heading the Liver Unit at the prestigious Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.

  • Over 61 years of experience of experience as a gastroenterologist and hematologist
  • Specializes in treating all liver pathologies, including complex cases
  • Author of over 60 scientific publications and 100 conference reports
  • Member of the European and American associations for liver disease study
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
Yasar Tuna

Yasar Tuna

29 years of experience
Clinic is certified
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Location: Turkey, Antalya

Dr. Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on cholelithiasis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

  • Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
  • Over 29 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
  • Works at a leading organ transplant center
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Bookimed Insights: Top Cholelithiasis Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 206 requests for Cholelithiasis treatment globally, collaborating with 77 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#122 years of experienceERCP for bile duct issuesSpecializes in advanced endoscopic techniques like ERCP and POEM procedures. Award-winning researcher with 19 international publications on gastrointestinal treatments.
Turkey
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#210 years of experienceObesity-related gallstonesSpecializes in obesity-related conditions, including cholelithiasis, with ASMBS certification and personalized care. Also treats reflux-related complications.
Mexico
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#334 years of experienceAdvanced laparoscopic gallbladder surgerySpecializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder surgery – combines deep academic expertise with decades of hands-on surgical experience. Professorship at Istanbul Aydın University.
Turkey
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#436 years of experienceNephrology complicationsHead of Internal Medicine with specialized nephrology training. A member of multiple prestigious medical societies, including the Spanish Society of Nephrology.
Spain
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#537 years of experienceComplex gallbladder casesFellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery – handles difficult cholecystectomies. Professor at İnönü University with 28+ years surgical experience.
Turkey
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#644 years of experiencePrevention and early detection of GI cancersLeads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center and has published over 300 papers on GI cancer research. A specialist in early diagnostics and a member of major international gastroenterology societies.
Israel
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#725 years of experienceDigestive system disordersSubspecialty-trained gastroenterologist with academic expertise. Previously held teaching roles at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.
Turkey
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#836 years of experienceAcademic surgical approachesCombines university teaching with clinical practice – trained at Ankara University, now professor at Akdeniz. Member of National Surgical Association.
Turkey
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#922 years of experienceAdvanced endoscopic proceduresPioneer in innovative gastroenterology treatments including POEM surgery. Author of 100+ academic publications.
Turkey
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#1023 years of experienceLaparoscopic gallbladder surgeryExpert in minimally invasive techniques for cholelithiasis, with a focus on laparoscopic procedures. Award-winning researcher and member of leading surgical associations.
Turkey
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