Best gastroenterologists in Turkey: TOP 112 doctors

Education & Expertise

1995 to 2001 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

2001 to 2006 | Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine Specialization

2008 to 2011 | Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Subspecialty

2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 | University of Health Sciences – Professor

Professional Experience

2007 | Nusaybin State Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialist (Civil Service Obligation)

2011 to 2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Specialist

2014 to 2017 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2017 to 2021 | Health Sciences University – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2015 to 2021 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic – Clinic Chief

2021 to 2022 | University of Health Sciences – Professor of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

2015 to 2022 | Genomic Laboratory (GLAB) Coordinator, Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate

2014 to 2021 | Northern Clinics of Istanbul Journal (indexed in WoS and PubMed) – Founding Editor

2021 to Present | Turkish Liver Research Association – Board Member

2022 to Present | Hepatology Bulletin Journal – Editor

2019 to Present | Hepatology Forum Magazine – Editor

2016 to Present | World Journal of Hepatology – Editor

International Experience

1999 | Trainee Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

2000 | Trainee Doctor, Cardiology Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK

2005 | Assistant Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

Professional Memberships

Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Turkish Liver Research Association

EASL – European Association for the Study of Liver

APASL – Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver

AAAS – American Association for the Advancement of Science

Awards & Recognitions

2013 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Gilead Fellowship Award

2014 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Viral Hepatitis Fight Association Project Support Award

2014 | The Relationship between Spontaneous Seroconversion and Toll-Like Receptor Gene Polymorphism in Hepatitis B Infection – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Poster Second Prize

2015 | Research on Damage Pathways in Liver Tissue in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

2016 | Investigations of the EGF and Its Receptor EGFR Gene Variants in Ulcerative Colitis – XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

Education

• Graduation: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1994
• Specialization: Internal Medicine, SBU Haseki Hospital, 1998
• Specialization: Gastroenterology, SBU Sisli Etfal Hospital, 2007
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Experience

• Associate Professorship SBÜ Ümraniye EAH, 2012
• Professorship SBÜ Ümraniye EAH, 2017
• Professorship Biruni University, 2023
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Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Turkish Liver Association
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
• HEBIPA (Hepatitis Infections Union and Prophylaxis Association)
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Awards

• "National Scholar Award" in 2011 UEGW Stockholm for his study titled "Levofloxacin Based Sequential and Triple Therapy Compared with Standard Plus Probiotic Combination for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication".
• "Microscopic Colitis and Focal Active Colitis Coexistence in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome" 3rd prize in the Poster Paper category at the 23rd National Gastroenterology Week 2006.
• "Investigation of Damage Pathways in Liver Tissue in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study" in the 26th issue of Turkish J. Gastroenterol in 2015.
• "Investigations of the EGF and its receptor EGFR gene variants in ulcerative colitis", 3rd prize in the Oral Presentation category at the XVth Eurasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery 2016.
• 1st prize in the Oral Presentation category at the XVIth National Hepatitis Congress in 2023 with the study titled "Prospective evaluation of four-year follow-up results of Hepatitis C patients in AMATEM follow-up".

Medical Intrests

• EUS
• ERCP
• Cholangioscopy
• POEM
• Stomach Balloon
• ESD
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Gastroesophagial Reflux Disease,
• Functional Diseases
• IBS
• Dyspepsia
• Motility
• Manometry
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Education

Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Trakya University 1995-2001
Medical Residency Internal Medicine Uludağ University 2001-2006
Subspecialty Gastroenterology Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Gastroenterology Clinic 2007-2011

Experience

Internal Diseases
Assistant doctor Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Internal Diseases USA 2001-2006

Internal Diseases Specialist Şanlı Urfa Mehmet Akif İnan
Training and Research Hospital 2007
(Jul-Dec)

Gastroenterology Minor
Assistant Istanbul Medeniyet Universityniversitesi
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
Gastroenterology Clinic 2007-2011
Gastroenterology Specialist Sivas Numune Hospital 2011-2013

Gastroenterology
Chief Resident Health Sciences University
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2013-2017

Assoc. Dr.
Chief Assistant of Gastroenterology Clinic University of Health Sciences
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2017-2021

Assoc. Dr.
Gastroenterology Clinic Administrative Responsible University of Health Sciences
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2021-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
Turkish Association of Liver Research
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society

Awards

Third Prize for Oral Presentation, 32nd National Gastroenterology Week, Turkish Gastroenterology Association, November 25-29, 2015. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 2015;26(suppl 1): Oral Presentation 03, S:11
Oral Presentation Third Prize. XVth Eurasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery, 27 apr-01 May 2016, Antalya P:89

Education and Expertise

• 1979 - DR - ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1984 - SPECIALIST DR. - EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL DISEASES
• 1992 - SUB-BRANCH SPECIALIST DR. - EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC
• 1994 - ASSOC. PROFESSOR - EGE UNIVERSITY
• 2000 - PROFESSOR DR. - EGE UNIVERSITY

Diseases

• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease)
• Large Intestine Diseases
• Liver Diseases
• Liver Inflammation
• Liver Cancer
• Fatty Liver
• Stomach Diseases
• Pancreatitis
• Pancreas Cancer
• Digestive System Diseases
• Digestive system cancer
• Cirrhosis
• Diseases of the Esophagus

Treatment Methods

• Balloon Stent Applications in Achalasia
• Spark Plug Applications
• ERCP
• Endoscopic Treatments for Digestive System Canal Strictures
• Endoscopic Treatment of Digestive System Polyps
• Stent 

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Dr. Levent Demirturk is a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed his Internal Medicine training at GATA in 1989. He then specialized in Gastroenterology in 1992.

Dr. Demirturk has held important academic roles, including Professor and Ward Chief at GATA Haydarpaşa. He was also a member of the Higher Science Council. He has made valuable contributions to clinical practice and medical education. He has led teams and managed cases at major hospitals such as Emsey and Hisar.

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

Dr. Erdem Koçak is a gastroenterologist with international training. He is certified in advanced endoscopic and bariatric procedures from Johns Hopkins University (USA) and Hallym University (South Korea). Dr. Koçak is one of the few Turkish specialists with global accreditation in advanced endoscopic techniques.

He is known for minimally invasive treatments of early-stage gastrointestinal tumors. Dr. Koçak provides non-surgical options for esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancers. He is also a pioneer in non-surgical obesity treatments, such as gastric balloon and stomach Botox procedures.

Dr. Koçak has published over 100 international scientific articles and contributed to three book chapters. He has presented at more than 100 medical congresses. He is recognized as a leading academic in his field. Dr. Koçak is trained in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. He works as a chief physician and specialist in major hospitals across Turkey.

He is a member of five respected medical associations, including the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and TSGE. This ensures he stays updated with the latest medical advances.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs Botox injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

Dr. Aykut Recep Aktas is a specialist in interventional radiology. He focuses on treating varicose veins, using advanced imaging, and performing minimally invasive procedures in oncology. He has over 20 years of experience. Dr. Aktas has played a key role in developing interventional radiology units at major medical faculties.

He is a founding faculty member at Near East University. He has also supervised interventional radiology at Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Aktas is an active member of the Turkish Radiology Association and the European Society of Radiology. He has published his research in many medical journals, showing his dedication to improving radiological practice.

Dr. Abdurrahman Kadayifci is a leading gastroenterologist. He specializes in interventional endoscopy, fatty liver disease, pancreatic cysts, and pancreatic cancer. He founded the Gastroenterology Department and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center at Gaziantep University Medical School. His work has improved medical care in the region.

Dr. Kadayifci has conducted research at top institutions such as the University of California and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on liver transplantation and early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He has co-authored major textbooks and published many articles in respected journals. His work has made him a recognized expert in his field.

Specializations

Diabetes (Sugar)

Thyroid

Hypertension

cholesterol

stomach diseases

intestinal diseases

osteoporosis

Experience

Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital

Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Azerbaijan Göranboy, First Lieutenant Doctor

Hospital Park Darıca Hospital

BAH

Education

Azerbaijan Medical Faculty (2015)

Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital (2016-2020)

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

Internal Medicine Congress

Gastro Academy

Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist who specializes in operative surgery. She graduated from Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Dentistry, in 2017. Dr. Demirci has worked in both private and public healthcare settings. She regularly attends national congresses and workshops to stay updated in her field. Her strong academic background and commitment to learning help her provide high standards of dental care.

Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his practice in 2022 after graduating from Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He values ongoing education and has attended many national and international congresses and workshops.

Dr. Demir has received several professional awards. He is also a member of respected dental organizations. These achievements show his dedication to providing quality dental care and staying current in his field.