Best Ulcerative colitis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 26 doctors

Associate Professor Tarik Akar specializes in advanced gastrointestinal treatments, with 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and GI surgery.

• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Expert in ESD for early-stage colon cancer treatment
• Awarded for best presentations in gastrointestinal cancer research
• Performs specialized procedures like POEM for achalasia

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease 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

Prof. Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Over 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Inonu University
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and laparoscopic surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 23 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and general surgery
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Recipient of Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Tokyo University's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division.

• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Expertise spans bariatric, hepatobiliary, and oncological surgery

Specializing in gastroenterology with a focus on ulcerative colitis, Dr. Murat Sarikaya works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on gastroenterology topics
• Specialized in gastroenterology at Medipol University
• Experienced in treating complex gastrointestinal conditions

Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of experience of gastroenterology experience, specializing in complex digestive conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters on digestive health
• Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University since 1998
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

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.

Dr. Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques, offering innovative solutions for ulcerative colitis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Necmettin Erbakan University
• Advanced Endoscopy training from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Published over 30 papers and book chapters in gastroenterology
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Recipient of the 2019 Rising Star award in digestive disease research

With over 20 peer-reviewed studies on GI conditions, Dr. Acar specializes in complex ulcerative colitis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with 16 years of experience of clinical experience
• Expertise in IBD-related anemia and rare GI complications
• Published research on prohepcidin's role in IBD
• Assistant professor at three leading Turkish medical universities

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz leads pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 32 years of experience of specialized experience in digestive health.

• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Serves as Chair of Pediatrics Department with leadership in gastroenterology research
• Published on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea management
• Specializes in pediatric digestive disorders from infancy through adolescence

Prof. Yilmaz Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in endoscopy techniques from South Korea and Germany.

• Completed Advanced Endoscopy Training in South Korea
• Attended Advanced ERCP Course in Hamburg
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Gastroenterology
• Published research on liver regeneration and sepsis effects

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 16 years of experience – Dr. Al trained at top institutions like Istanbul University.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Focused on bariatric and oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Practices at BAH International, a leading hospital network

Prof. Doganay leads as a Gastroenterology Professor at University of Health Sciences, specializing in innovative treatments for digestive disorders.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Award-winning research on liver fibrosis and ulcerative colitis
• Editor for multiple international hepatology journals
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

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

• Specializes in digestive diseases including ulcerative colitis
• Published 23+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Faculty member at Medipol University teaching gastroenterology
• Trained at Ataturk University's internal medicine program

Specializes in cancer surgery and digestive system procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, including colon cancer surgeries.

• Experienced in various oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Expertise in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in bariatric procedures for obesity and diabetes

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in ulcerative colitis at Erdem Hospital, with extensive training in general surgery.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association and IFSO
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals

Specializes in gastroenterology with over 19 years of experience of experience – Assoc. Dr. Ozturk leads the Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Awarded for research presentations in gastroenterology
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University

Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus – Associate Professor with extensive training in gastroenterohepatology.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience treating ulcerative colitis
• Member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in both medical and surgical management of IBD