Best 38+ Hiatal hernia repair doctors worldwide

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, using advanced minimally invasive techniques for better patient outcomes.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries
• Published 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon specializing in obesity-related conditions, including hiatal hernia repair, with a focus on personalized care and outstanding results.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Specializes in gastroesophageal reflux and reflux-related esophagitis
• Over 10 years of experience of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Known for professionalism, empathy, and dedication to patient care

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a leading expert in hiatal hernia repair, with specialized training in gastroenterology surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon, appointed at Marmara University
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery techniques
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons

Performed 2,000+ hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex abdominal procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 23 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in liver transplantation with 1,000+ procedures
• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Leads organ transplantation units with specialized teams