Best Stomach resection doctors in Turkey: TOP 50 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, with 19 international papers and multiple awards.

• Expert in ESD for early-stage esophageal, gastric, and colon cancers
• Performs POEM for achalasia and G-POEM for gastroparesis
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal system cancers
• Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Award winner

Dr. Vahit Mutluu brings extensive experience in stomach resection at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading medical centers.

• Practices general surgery since 2013 with focus on abdominal procedures
• Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• Handles both routine and complex stomach resection cases

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Prof. Karademir specializes in liver, biliary tract, and pancreas surgery at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive training in organ transplantation.

• Over 30 years of experience in general and transplant surgery
• Fellowship-trained at RUSH-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago
• Former head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgical Department
• Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Currently coordinates general surgery at Anadolu Medical Centre

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in stomach resections at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive training at top Turkish institutions
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed specialized residencies at Ankara Numune and Başkent University
• Additional master's degree in health law for comprehensive patient care

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a leading specialist in gastroenterological surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in general surgery and gastroenterology surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for stomach surgeries
• Formerly trained at Turkey's top gastroenterology surgery program
• Active in educating future surgeons and developing new surgical units

Prof. Aydin brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in stomach resections at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Associate Professor and later full Professor in General Surgery
• Specialized education from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, performing stomach resections with minimally invasive techniques that often mean faster recovery times.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery techniques
• Active member of multiple international surgical societies including SAGES and IFSO
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal procedures with metabolic focus

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with over 25 years of experience of experience in stomach-related procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Extensive research and clinical practice in internal medicine

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç specializes in stomach resection with 37 years of experience of surgical experience, including advanced training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Trained in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation in the USA
• Completed specialized laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Emek brings academic rigor to stomach resections, with training from Ankara University and professorship at Akdeniz University.

• Specialized in general surgery with extensive academic background
• Member of National Surgical Association and other prestigious groups
• Associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Active in transplantation and surgical coordination

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic and robotic stomach resections, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal surgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in Da Vinci Robotic system for precise surgical procedures
• Published 74 papers in SCI and SCI-e journals
• Member of multiple international surgical associations including SAGES and EAES

Dr. Yılmaz brings a decade of surgical experience to stomach resections, currently serving at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgery specialist
• Holds a doctorate in general surgery from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years of experience experience at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for stomach resection, trained in Scotland and with extensive experience in complex surgeries.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery and kidney transplants
• Published more than 20 articles in national and international journals
• Associate professor at Demiroğlu Science University
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Florence Nightingale Hospital and Medical Park

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in stomach resection with extensive academic and surgical experience at top Turkish medical institutions.

• Over 27 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on stomach procedures
• Held academic positions at Harran and Zirve Universities
• Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Attended multiple national congresses on endocrine and surgical techniques

Dr. Hanifi Onalan specializes in complex stomach and gastrointestinal surgeries at Atlas University Hospital, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

• 27 years of experience of experience in colorectal and stomach surgeries
• Performs both open and laparoscopic hernia surgeries
• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions including gastroscopy
• Member of multiple surgical research and education programs

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in stomach surgery with advanced laparoscopic techniques at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology and general surgery
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas
• Published researcher on gastrointestinal surgical treatments
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation

Associate Professor at Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital with extensive experience in stomach resection.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialized in breast cancer and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Published multiple research articles on gastric cancer treatments
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in stomach resection at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive training in gastrointestinal surgery.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Completed training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine