Page 2 - Best Crohn's disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

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. Ozutemiz is a leading gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn's disease, with decades of expertise at Ege University.

• Over 47 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in managing complex Crohn's disease cases

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

• Specialized in Gastroenterology since 1999
• Published 20+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Professor at Medipol University with extensive teaching experience
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's

Ezgi Sevic specializes in Crohn's disease nutrition, focusing on managing chronic digestive conditions through personalized dietary plans.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Experience in oncology, diabetes, and congenital metabolic diseases
• Works at Medical Park İzmir Hospital

Dr. Kinas specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including Crohn's disease treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in colon cancer and gastric surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological and pancreatic procedures

Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for Crohn's disease at Emsey Hospital, with over 24 years of experience of gastroenterology experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic treatments for gastrointestinal bleeding and strictures
• Proficient in chromoendoscopy and polypectomy procedures
• Performs liver needle biopsies for comprehensive diagnosis

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in digestive disorders, bringing over 19 years of experience of expertise in gastroenterology and surgery to Erdem Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive training at Marmara University
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including IFSO
• Serves on editorial boards for leading gastroenterology journals
• Practices at Erdem Hospital, known for advanced digestive care

Specialist in pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – Dr. Basaran is an associate professor at Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital.

• Member of ESPGHAN – leading European pediatric gastroenterology society
• Trained at top Turkish hospitals including Akdeniz University and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex IBD cases in children and adolescents

Dr. Ozturk brings over 19 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in Crohn's disease at Biruni University Hospital.

• Subspecialty trained in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Chief Assistant of Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Awarded for research presentations on gastroenterology topics

Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leader in gastrointestinal care.

• Subspecialty-trained in gastroenterohepatology at Istanbul University
• Member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society
• Associate Professor with extensive clinical experience
• Focuses on complex gastrointestinal conditions

Specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn's, Dr. Aslan brings over 36 years of experience of focused gastroenterology experience to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Authored multiple studies on Crohn's disease management
• Expert in advanced endoscopic procedures for IBD
• Active researcher contributing to international medical journals
• Special interest in motility disorders and complex IBD cases

Dr Irfan Koruk specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's disease at Liv Hospital Ulus, with a focus on interventional endoscopy.

• Over 29 years of experience of gastroenterology experience
• Trained in EUS at State University of New York
• Expert in ERCP and cholangioscopy techniques
• Published researcher on biliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Prof. Yusuf Serdar Sakin specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and advanced endoscopic procedures at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Professor of Gastroenterology with extensive training
• Trained in advanced endoscopy and motility at AMC Center in the Netherlands
• Specializes in ERCP, push enteroscopy, and mucosal resection
• Expert in gastrointestinal motility disorders and pancreatitis

55 years of experience as a colorectal surgeon – Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan specializes in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries for Crohn's disease at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Trained in colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London
• Practiced advanced techniques at Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Chief assistant and professor at Ankara University