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Best Crohn's disease doctors: TOP 71 doctors

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Tarik Akar

  • 4.6 Excellent 213 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease, with over 900 procedures performed.

    • 22 years of experience of experience as a gastroenterologist
    • Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal conditions
    • Awarded for Best Verbal Presentation at international congress
    • Expert in ERCP and ESD for digestive tract conditions
    • Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Mehmet Guler combines decades of surgical expertise with advanced academic training in health law – a rare dual perspective for Crohn's disease patients.

    • Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
    • Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University
    • Specialized training from top Turkish medical institutions
    • Completed additional master's in health law for patient advocacy
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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, focusing on complex Crohn's disease cases.

    • General Surgery Specialist since 1997
    • Associate Professor at Inonu University
    • Professorship in General Surgery since 2017
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Nadir Arber

  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Arber has published over 300 scientific papers, focusing on the link between chronic inflammation and cancer – a key concern for Crohn's patients.

    • Over 44 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Head of the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
    • Trained in gastroenterology at Tel Aviv University and performed research 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
  • Specializing in Crohn's disease, Dr. Mete Akin brings extensive gastroenterology expertise from Akdeniz University.

    • Over 25 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Emek brings extensive academic and surgical expertise to Crohn's disease treatment 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 other professional groups
    • Active in transplantation and surgical coordination
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$1,000 - $7,500
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20 top ranked Crohn's disease doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Bilal Ergul

  • 4.9 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Dr. Bilal Ergul has transformed lives with innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful POEM surgeries.

    • Authored around 100 academic publications
    • Specializes in innovative treatment protocols for complex cases
    • Philosophy focuses on restoring hope and improving lives
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Pichai Kittipanyaworakul

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  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Navamin 9 Hospital
  • 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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Samet Yardimci

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, with extensive experience in Crohn's disease treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
    • Expert in laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease
    • Published research on innovative surgical treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases
    • Member of the Gastroenterology Surgery Association
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$5,000 - $6,000
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Lala Nasirova

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Dr. Lala Nasirova specializes in an integrative approach to Crohn's disease, combining pediatric and functional medicine expertise.

    • Trained at Functional Medicine University in New York
    • Focuses on gut microbiota disorders and chronic digestive issues
    • Member of the Eurasian Integrative Medicine Association
    • Certified in epigenetic medicine and clinical nutrition
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Murat Sarikaya

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Sarikaya specializes in Crohn's disease at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with research published on complex cases.

    • Gastroenterology specialist with over 22 years of experience of experience
    • Published multiple studies on Crohn's disease and related conditions
    • Member of leading medical associations in gastroenterology
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$4,500 - $5,500
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$5,500 - $7,500
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Omer Necip Aytug

  • 4.6 Excellent 213 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Professor Aytug has over 46 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in Crohn's disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
    • Published numerous papers and articles on digestive disorders
    • Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University's School of Medicine
    • Active participant in local and international medical congresses
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Miquel Sans Cuffí

  • 4.7 Excellent 440 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Sans Cuffí has performed 1,100+ treatments for complex gastrointestinal disorders, focusing on Crohn's disease at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 38 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
    • Postgraduate training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland
    • Author of 150+ publications and 500 conference presentations
    • Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations
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$1,763.96 - $4,115.91
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Michel Blé

  • 4.7 Excellent 440 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
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Ozlem Ozer Chakir

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 12 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Trained in advanced endoscopy in Seoul, Korea
    • Awarded Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
    • Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Oren Shebolet

  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 61 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • A top gastroenterologist and hematologist with over 61 years of experience of experience, leading the Liver Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.

    • Subspecializes in treating all liver pathologies, including autoimmune and genetic diseases
    • Author of over 60 publications and 100 conference reports on liver disease
    • Member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
    • Also holds membership in the American Gastroenterological Association
    • Trained in gastroenterology at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School
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Ron Yulia

  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ron Yulia is a senior specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases with over 26 years of experience of experience at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

    • She has performed 1,100+ gastroenterological treatments
    • Her area of interest specifically includes Crohn's disease
    • She combines medical practice with research on modern biopharmaceuticals
    • Author of 85 scientific papers on gastrointestinal conditions
    • Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community
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Yasar Tuna

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on Crohn's disease at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
    • Over 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Works at the Organ Transplant Center, handling complex cases
    • Member of the Gastroenterology Department at Akdeniz University
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Benal Buyukgebiz

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology specialist with over 32 years of experience of experience, focusing on children with Crohn’s disease.

    • Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
    • Subspecialty training in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
    • Published research on recurrent diarrhea and pediatric nutrition
    • Currently practices at Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Shencan Acar

  • 5 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Shencan Acar specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases with extensive academic and clinical experience in Crohn's disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Holds a subspecialty in Gastroenterology from Sakarya University
    • Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on GI conditions, including IBD
    • Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expertise in endoscopic interventions for GI conditions
    • Assistant professor at multiple prestigious universities in Istanbul
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Bookimed Insights: Top Crohn's disease Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 694 requests for Crohn's disease treatment globally, collaborating with 71 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 experienceAdvanced endoscopic treatmentsSpecializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease – over 900 treatments performed. Published 19 international papers and awarded for research presentations.
Turkey
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#234 years of experienceComplex surgical Crohn's casesAcademic surgeon with health law expertise – uniquely understands both medical and legal aspects of digestive disease care. Professor at Istanbul Aydın University.
Turkey
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#337 years of experienceComplex Crohn's disease casesFellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery with a focus on complex cases. Holds professorship in General Surgery at Inonu University.
Turkey
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#444 years of experienceCrohn's patients concerned about cancer riskLeads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center and researches gene therapy for cancer-related chronic inflammation. Published over 300 papers.
Israel
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#525 years of experienceComplex Crohn's casesSubspecialty-trained gastroenterologist with academic roles at Akdeniz University. Focuses on complex inflammatory bowel disease cases.
Turkey
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#636 years of experienceComplex surgical casesAcademic leader in surgery with professorship at Akdeniz University. Active in transplantation and surgical coordination associations.
Turkey
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#722 years of experienceComplex Crohn's disease casesPioneer in gastroenterology with innovative treatment protocols, including POEM surgery. Authored 100+ academic publications.
Turkey
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#823 years of experienceComplex Crohn's disease casesSpecializes in laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease – offers minimally invasive options. Published researcher and member of Gastroenterology Surgery Association.
Turkey
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#96 years of experiencePediatric Crohn's diseaseIntegrates functional medicine with pediatric care for gut health. Certified in epigenetic medicine and clinical nutrition for personalized treatment plans.
Azerbaijan
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#1022 years of experienceComplex Crohn's disease casesSpecializes in challenging Crohn's cases with published research. Works at a leading gastroenterology department in Istanbul.
Turkey
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