Best Cirrhosis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 28

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Dr. Kamil Yalcin Polat has performed 3,000+ organ transplantations at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He leads the Organ Transplantation Center in Istanbul. Dr. Polat completed fellowships at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. He is an expert in both liver and kidney transplants.

• Performed over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants.
• Serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.
• Former founder of the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is the Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He authored the liver transplant chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery. He treats complex cases involving cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Dirican earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Co-authored an analysis of over 300 living-donor liver transplants.
• Performed research on hepatic vein reconstructions and thyroid surgical complications.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital certified as a Smart-and-Green facility.

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan has performed over 5,000 kidney transplants at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He is the director of the Organ Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery Center. Dr. Dinckan specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants for adults and children.

• Completed more than 1,000 liver transplants and 77 pancreas operations.
• Performs complex combined surgeries, including heart-kidney and liver-kidney transplants.
• Handled over 350 pediatric kidney transplant cases personally.
• Sits on the Turkish Coordination Association of Transplant Centers board.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci, a Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, specializes in liver and gastrointestinal surgeries with over 23 years of experience.

• Expert in laparoscopic and gastroenterology surgeries
• Published research on liver regeneration and inflammatory diseases
• Awarded Best Young Researcher at Congress of Transplantation
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in modern treatments for liver cirrhosis, with over 22 years of experience and 900+ procedures performed.

• Associate Professor with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like ESD and ERCP
• Award-winning researcher in gastrointestinal cancers
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Performed over 1,100 procedures – Prof. Salih Boğa specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 12 years of focused experience in liver care
• Rated 4.6/5 by patients for quality care
• Professor with dual specialization in digestive and liver diseases
• Works at one of Turkey's leading JCI-accredited hospitals

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in liver diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Published numerous papers on liver conditions
• Former professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Attended international congresses on hepatology

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology with advanced endoscopy training from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium

Dr. Acar specializes in liver disease management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on complex cirrhosis cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on liver and GI conditions
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications
• Assistant professor at multiple prestigious medical universities
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics with a focus on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

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

Prof. Doganay is a leading gastroenterologist with extensive research in liver fibrosis and chronic hepatitis B at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Editor for multiple hepatology journals
• Recipient of prestigious awards for liver research
• Specializes in advanced liver disease management

Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for cirrhosis at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with extensive training from top Turkish medical institutions.

• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa
• Advanced expertise in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery

Dr. Safarov specializes in treating stomach and intestinal diseases, including cirrhosis, with a focus on comprehensive patient care.

• Experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Trained at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple hospitals including BAH International

Dr. Kinas specializes in complex surgical procedures related to liver and digestive system cancers at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs advanced oncological surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric and metabolic procedures
• Experienced in treating gastric and colon cancers

1,100+ gastroenterology procedures performed – Dr. Koçak specializes in complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions at Emsey Hospital.

• 24 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Expert in liver needle biopsy and esophageal varices treatment
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like chromoendoscopy

Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Bilgiç specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in liver conditions like cirrhosis. His research focuses on liver regeneration and innovative treatments.

• Associate Professor in Gastroenterology with extensive clinical experience
• Advanced Endoscopy Training in South Korea and Germany
• Published research on liver regeneration in peer-reviewed journals
• Assistant Chief Physician at İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center

Prof. Aydin brings a wealth of expertise in gastroenterology surgery, with a fellowship in this specialized field.

• Performed numerous cirrhosis-related surgeries at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive surgical experience
• Academic background includes professorship in general surgery

Specializing in laparoscopic and oncological surgeries since 1995, Dr. Osman Aktas brings decades of experience to complex liver conditions like Cirrhosis at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic surgery techniques in Germany
• Extensive experience in treating gastrointestinal tumors and intestinal diseases with minimally invasive methods
• Recognized for contributions to surgical treatments reducing complication risks