Best Hiatal hernia repair doctors: TOP 38 doctors

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.

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

Specialist in minimally invasive abdominal wall surgery – Dr. Garcia Vasquez brings precision to hiatal hernia repairs at Infanta Elena University Hospital.

• Trained in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci platform
• PhD in Surgery with a focus on innovative مقاربة للمرضى
• Achieved Summa Cum Laude for doctoral research on anastomosis reinforcement
• Active researcher with multiple publications in impacted journals
• Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and Coloproctology

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including hiatal hernia repair, with training from Scotland. He combines surgical expertise with academic leadership at Demiroğlu Science University.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures
• Published more than 20 articles in national and international journals
• Academic lecturer and contributor to surgical textbooks
• Recipient of the 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Turkish Ministry of Health

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

Specializes in hiatal hernia repair at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive training in general surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Active in Turkish Surgical Association with years of experience
• Participated in key gastrointestinal surgery seminars and congresses

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in hiatal hernia repair with extensive training in general surgery from Marmara University.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – Medicine in English
• Completed residency at Marmara University's General Surgery Department
• Authored articles in local and international medical journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at Mayo Clinic's colorectal surgery department – a leader in minimally invasive techniques. He has been a specialist at Teknon Medical Center since 1993.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialized training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery protocols
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and GERD procedures
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

41 years of experience specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries – Dr. Rosen combines precision surgery with deep gastroenterology expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Focused on hiatal hernia repair using advanced endoscopic techniques
• Trained in both internal medicine and gastroenterology in Vienna
• Leads management of complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Pioneered less invasive methods to reduce recovery times

Over 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery – Dr. Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in Whipple surgery for complex cases
• Leads a dedicated team at a top-tier medical center

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik specializes in pediatric surgery and urology, with decades of experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Author of multiple pediatric surgery textbooks
• Member of Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society
• Trained at University of London's Hospital for Sick Children

Dr. Murat Cakar specializes in pediatric surgery with extensive experience in children's abdominal and colorectal procedures.

• Trained at Republic University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• Lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Attended multiple specialized courses in pediatric surgery

Dr. Igor Suhotnik is a renowned pediatric surgeon with 36 years of experience of experience, specializing in pediatric hiatal hernia repair at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital
• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University
• Member of European Association of Pediatric Surgeons and American College of Surgeons
• Educated at Chernivtsi Medical University

Dr. Emanuel Sporn specializes in minimally invasive joint reconstruction and sports injury treatments at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in orthopedics and trauma surgery
• Expert in arthroscopic and endoprosthetic surgery
• Focuses on hip, knee, and shoulder joint reconstruction
• Strong emphasis on rehabilitation and long-term mobility

Specializes in minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair – introduced modern surgical techniques at Solingen Clinic.

• Additional clinical specialization in minimally invasive and hernia surgery
• Chief Surgeon at the Department of Surgery in Solingen
• Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)
• Member of the German Medical Association

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in urology
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery techniques
• Published 130+ national and international research papers
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Trained at University of Michigan's urology department

Prof. Selin Kapan specializes in hiatal hernia repair with over 31 years of experience of surgical experience, including research on hernia repair techniques.

• Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University
• Member of the Hernia Society and Gastroesophageal Reflux Association
• Published research on hernia repair materials and techniques
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures