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Best Ulcerative colitis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 93

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Tarik Akar

  • 4.5 Good 244 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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
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Engin Tutar

  • 4.5 Good 244 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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
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Nadir Arber

  • 4.5 Good 166 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Arber is a leading gastroenterologist with a focus on cancer prevention. He has pioneered research linking chronic inflammation to gastrointestinal cancers.

    • Heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Over 44 years of experience of experience treating gastrointestinal cancers
    • Specializes in early diagnostics and treatment of GI tract tumors
    • Author of over 300 scientific papers on his research
    • Performed fellowship and research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center
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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

    • Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
    • Trained at top institutions including Hacettepe and Başkent Universities
    • Specializes in advanced surgical treatments for digestive disorders
    • Completed master's in Health Law for comprehensive patient care
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Camel Kopty

  • 4.6 Excellent 174 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
  • Dr. Camel Kopty specializes in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at Wiener Privatklinik, with decades of experience treating complex conditions.

    • Trained at Medical University of Vienna
    • Focuses on systemic therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy
    • Emphasizes holistic and supportive patient care
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Sun Guangxi

  • 16 years of experience
  • China, Shanghai, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, International Department
  • Dr. Sun Guangxi is a gastroenterologist at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He has performed thousands of painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. He specializes in the early detection and minimally invasive treatment of digestive cancers. Dr. Sun is a member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Digestive Endoscopy Society.

    • Specializes in painless endoscopy using intravenous sedation for high-precision lesion detection.
    • Performs endoscopic mucosal dissection (ESD) and complex polyp removals.
    • Uses hand-drawn diagrams to explain clinical findings to his patients.
    • Treats gastrointestinal conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and Barrett's esophagus.
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Mete Akin

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with over 25 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology at top Turkish universities and hospitals.

    • Trained in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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Yahya Ozel

  • 31 years of experience
  • 12000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • 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
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Bilal Ergul

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Dr. Bilal Ergul is a pioneer in gastroenterology, known for innovative treatments like Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

    • Authored around 100 publications in gastroenterology
    • Specializes in transformative treatment protocols
    • Focuses on restoring hope and improving lives
    • Works at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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Samet Yardimci

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik 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
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek specializes in ulcerative colitis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a strong academic background.

    • Trained in general surgery at Ankara University
    • Earned professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
    • Active member of the Turkish Medical Association
    • Part of the Mediterranean Health Foundation
    • Involved with the National Surgical Association
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Omer Necip Aytug

  • 4.5 Good 244 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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
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Michel Blé

  • 4.7 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
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Zulfikar Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 537 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.
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Miquel Sans Cuffí

  • 4.7 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Specialist in inflammatory bowel diseases with 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations. Trained at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

    • Completed MIR training at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
    • PhD in Medicine from University of Barcelona with 'Distinguished Diploma'
    • Former member of ECCO Scientific Committee
    • Coordinated European 'IBDChip' project
    • Works at Teknon Medical Center since 2011
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Ozlem Ozer Chakir

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Oren Shebolet

  • 4.5 Good 166 reviews
  • 61 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • A top Israeli liver expert with over 61 years of experience of experience, Dr. Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

    • Subspecializes in treating complex liver conditions, including autoimmune liver diseases
    • Completed gastroenterology specialty at the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School
    • Author of over 60 scientific publications and 100 conference reports
    • Member of the American and European liver and gastroenterology associations
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Maharshak Nitzan

  • 4.5 Good 166 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Maharshak Nitzan is a leading specialist in ulcerative colitis and currently heads the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

    • Deep expertise in immunology for IBD, with research at the Weizmann Institute and University of North Carolina.
    • Runs a dedicated Bacteriotherapies Clinic, specializing in advanced treatments like fecal microbiota transplant.
    • Author of over 80 professional publications, sharing research on the latest IBD therapies.
    • Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University, training the next generation of gastroenterologists.
    • Professional member of key international IBD societies including the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization.
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Benal Buyukgebiz

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Shencan Acar

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Bookimed Insights: Top Ulcerative colitis Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 992 requests for Ulcerative colitis treatment globally, collaborating with 93 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#122 years of experienceAdvanced GI surgical treatmentsSpecializes in cutting-edge endoscopic procedures like ESD and POEM. Award-winning researcher with 19 international publications on gastrointestinal conditions.
Turkey
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#238 years of experiencePediatric inflammatory bowel diseaseSubspecialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease. Former head of department at Marmara University, a leading institution in Turkey.
Turkey
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#344 years of experienceLong-term management and cancer preventionHeads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center and pioneers gene therapy research for cancer-related chronic inflammatory disorders. Member of leading international oncology and gastroenterology associations.
Israel
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#434 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal surgerySpecializes in advanced surgical treatments with dual expertise in medicine and health law. Professor at Istanbul Aydın University with training from Turkey's leading medical schools.
Turkey
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#536 years of experienceSystemic therapies for cancerCombines advanced cancer treatments with compassionate care, focusing on systemic therapies. Works at Wiener Privatklinik.
Austria
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#625 years of experienceComplex ulcerative colitis casesSpecializes in gastroenterology with academic roles at Akdeniz University. Experienced in managing complex cases with a research background.
Turkey
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#731 years of experienceComplex ulcerative colitis casesTrained in Japan's top hepato-biliary unit – offers advanced minimally invasive options for difficult cases. Holds Turkish Surgical Proficiency certification.
Turkey
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#822 years of experienceInnovative treatment protocolsPioneer in gastroenterology with transformative approaches like POEM surgery. Authored 100+ publications, focusing on patient-centered care.
Turkey
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#923 years of experienceComplex IBD casesSpecializes in laparoscopic approaches for ulcerative colitis – combines surgical precision with gastroenterology expertise. Award-winning researcher with international training.
Turkey
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#1036 years of experienceComplex ulcerative colitis casesProf. Emek combines academic expertise with surgical specialization. Member of key medical associations and foundations for comprehensive care.
Turkey
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