Best Pancreatitis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 29

Specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, Dr. Akar has 22 years of experience of experience and has performed over 900 treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in ERCP for bile duct disorders – critical for pancreatitis care
• Published 19 international papers on gastroenterology
• Presented research at 25 medical congresses
• Received awards for outstanding presentations in gastrointestinal system cancers

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition with a focus on liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Subspecialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology since 2006
• Former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University
• Over 50 presentations at national and international congresses
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy

Dr. A. Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic disorders at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Focuses on the diagnosis and management of pancreatitis
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a major multi-specialty hospital
• Provides comprehensive care for complex digestive conditions

Specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital. Brings deep expertise to complex pancreatic cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgery specialist with over 37 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds professorship in general surgery

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic procedures for pancreatic diseases, with extensive research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published extensively on pancreatic diseases in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of multiple international surgical associations, including SAGES and EAES
• Expertise in both emergency and elective gastrointestinal surgeries

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in Gastroenterology and General Surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive expertise in complex digestive diseases.

• Over 23 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and general surgery
• Fellow of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Pioneering research in surgical treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases
• Holder of the Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation
• Provides advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital, a leader in the field.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for pancreatic conditions
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pancreatitis – his research includes multiple published cases on severe acute pancreatitis.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology with over 22 years of experience of clinical experience
• Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal conditions
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading center for digestive health

900+ gastroenterology treatments performed – Dr. Salih Boğa works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Specializes in conditions relevant to gastrointestinal health

Prof. Aytug has over 46 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology, with specialized training in pancreatology at Marmara University.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top gastroenterology programs
• Professor of medicine with decades of academic and clinical practice
• Author of multiple research papers on digestive disorders
• Served at several leading Turkish university hospitals

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.

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for pancreatitis, trained at top institutions including Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Holds Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Korea
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Recognized as Rising Star in Digestive Disease Symposium
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on childhood digestive disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's pediatric gastroenterology program

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on gastroenterology – Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialty training at Sakarya University
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles
• Expertise in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Specializing in Gastroenterology with a focus on advanced endoscopic procedures – Dr. Bilgic trains physicians and leads research at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Advanced Endoscopy Training in South Korea
• Conducted research on liver regeneration
• Associate Professor in Gastroenterology
• Assistant Chief Physician experience

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for Pancreatitis at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Istanbul University for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialized training in laparoscopic anti-reflux and oncological cancer surgery

Prof. Nihat Okcu brings over 27 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal diseases and pancreatitis management
• Published 20+ research papers on digestive disorders
• Former professor at Atatürk University medical school

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Safarov specializes in gastrointestinal conditions, including pancreatitis, with training from Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital.

• Experienced in treating stomach and intestinal diseases
• Trained at Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
• Attended Gastro Academy for specialized gastroenterology training

Specializes in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex cases.

• Expert in cancer surgery with a focus on pancreatic conditions
• Performs advanced bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological surgeries including breast and colon cancer