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Best Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery doctors: TOP 33 doctors

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Tarik Akar

  • Leading doctor for Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
  • 4.6 Excellent 213 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for GERD, with 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments.

    • Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
    • Completed residency at Ankara University's Department of Internal Medicine
    • Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
    • Received Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Awards
    • Specializes in POEM and ESD for early-stage cancers
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice
  • One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Specializes in tailored solutions for GERD and reflux-related esophagitis.

    • 8+ years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
    • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
    • Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
    • Treats obesity-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension
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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Specializes in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery with over 37 years of experience of experience. Professor at İnönü University, training the next generation of surgeons.

    • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
    • Associate Professor since 2011, full Professor since 2017
    • Performs advanced minimally invasive techniques
    • Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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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 laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in gastroenterology.

    • Over 25 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
    • Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for GERD treatment
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Emek brings academic rigor to GERD surgery – trained at Ankara University and now teaches at Akdeniz University.

    • General surgery specialization with focus on minimally invasive techniques
    • Active member of National Surgical Association
    • Professorship at Akdeniz University – trains next-generation surgeons
    • Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 62 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • 3,500+ robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital and is a certified expert by Intuitive Surgical.

    • Leading specialist in robotic-assisted procedures
    • Certified by Intuitive Surgical for da Vinci systems
    • Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery
    • Focuses on minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time
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Bilal Ergul

  • 4.9 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • 100+ academic publications – Dr. Bilal Ergul is a pioneer in gastroenterology, known for innovative treatments like POEM surgery.

    • Author of around 100 publications on various academic topics
    • Specializes in innovative treatment protocols for complex cases
    • Committed to holistic patient care and restoring hope
    • Practices at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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Pichai Kittipanyaworakul

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  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Navamin 9 Hospital
  • Pichai Kittipanyaworakul, M.D., is an internist. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.

    Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

    Accreditations: Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Diploma in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

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Vafi Atalay

  • 4.6 Excellent 514 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.

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Omer Necip Aytug

  • 4.6 Excellent 213 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Professor Aytug specializes in minimally invasive GERD treatments, bringing decades of academic and clinical expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
    • Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University since 1998
    • Author of numerous papers on digestive disorders
    • Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's top medical school
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Miquel Sans Cuffí

  • 4.7 Excellent 440 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Specialist in digestive system disorders with extensive research in gastroenterology, including inflammatory bowel diseases. Works at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona.

    • Completed residency at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
    • Conducted cutting-edge research at Case Western Reserve University
    • Author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations
    • Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations
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Jan Kulawik

  • 4.2 Good 74 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Jan Kulawik specializes in laparoscopic procedures, including anti-reflux surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

    • MD, PhD with expertise in bariatric and general surgery
    • Performs gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
    • Member of the Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery Team at KCM Clinic
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Ron Greenberg

  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Over 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery – Dr. Greenberg specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky
    • Expert in Whipple surgery and other complex abdominal procedures
    • Performs both open and minimally invasive surgeries
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Yilmaz Bilgic

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr. Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in South Korea and Germany. His expertise includes minimally invasive procedures for digestive disorders.

    • Associate professor in gastroenterology since 2018
    • Trained in advanced endoscopy techniques in South Korea
    • Completed ERCP specialization at Olympus Training Center
    • Published research on liver regeneration and sepsis treatments
    • Served as assistant chief physician at Inonu University Medical Center
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Sebastian F Schoppmann

  • 4.7 Excellent 154 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Schoppmann modernized surgical oncology with minimally invasive and robotic techniques, focusing on esophageal and gastric cancer at Wiener Privatklinik.

    • Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
    • Specializes in upper GI oncology and reconstructive procedures
    • Head of Upper GI Surgery Unit, introducing advanced robotic programs
    • International recognition for translational cancer research
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Viktor Alexander Krol

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 26 years of experience
  • Germany, Dusseldorf, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
  • Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, specializing in advanced laparoscopic techniques.

    • Chief of Gastroenterology with extensive experience in GERD treatments
    • Director of a certified Obesity Treatment Center
    • Uses the latest endoscopic and surgical methods
    • Provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders
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Peter Schenker

  • 4.7 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Specializes in minimally invasive surgery – introduced modern techniques at Solingen Clinic, now expanding into robotic-assisted procedures.

    • Senior Consultant with 18+ years in visceral surgery
    • Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center
    • Expert in pancreatic surgery and transplantation
    • Coordinates multiple specialized cancer treatment centers
    • Lecturer and researcher advancing surgical methods
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Pichai Kittipanyaworakul

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Specialized in gastroenterology and hepatology at top Thai institutions – Dr. Kittipanyaworakul brings precise expertise to anti-reflux surgery.

    • Graduated in medicine from Chiang Mai University
    • Holds advanced diplomas from Chulalongkorn and Ramathibodi Hospitals
    • Focused on minimally invasive techniques for digestive disorders
    • Currently practices at Intrarat Hospital
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Muzaffer Al

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specialized in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery since 2006 – trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine.

    • Over 16 years of experience of experience in laparoscopic procedures
    • Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological surgery
    • Performs surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
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Auala Hubert

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
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  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Hubert heads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah, combining 36 years of experience of oncology expertise with specialized surgical skills.

    • Board-certified in oncology and radiotherapy
    • Senior physician at Hadassah's renowned Oncology Department
    • Committee member for Israel's Gastrointestinal Cancer initiatives
    • Fluent in both English and Hebrew for international patients
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Bookimed Insights: Top Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 315 requests for Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery globally, collaborating with 33 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 GERD treatmentsSpecializes in POEM and ESD for early-stage cancers. Award-winning researcher with 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments.
Turkey
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#210 years of experienceGERD and reflux-related esophagitisASMBS-certified bariatric surgeon offering tailored anti-reflux solutions. Also certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery for comprehensive care.
Mexico
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#337 years of experienceComplex GERD casesSpecializes in minimally invasive anti-reflux procedures. Professor of General Surgery with fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.
Turkey
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#425 years of experienceComplex GERD casesSpecializes in advanced laparoscopic anti-reflux techniques. Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University with subspecialty training in gastroenterology.
Turkey
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#536 years of experienceComplex GERD casesAcademic leader in general surgery with specialization in minimally invasive techniques. Active in National Surgical Association.
Turkey
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#636 years of experienceRobotic-assisted GERD surgeryCertified expert for da Vinci robotic systems with 3,500+ procedures. Heads a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital.
Czech Republic
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#722 years of experienceComplex GERD casesPioneer in gastroenterology with innovative protocols like POEM surgery. Author of 100+ publications, focusing on restoring hope and improving lives.
Turkey
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#846 years of experienceComplex GERD casesAcademic leader in gastroenterology with fellowship training at Marmara University. Professor specializing in digestive disorders with extensive research publications.
Turkey
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#938 years of experienceInflammatory bowel diseasesExpert in IBD with extensive research credentials. Author of 150+ publications and member of leading gastroenterology associations.
Spain
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#1032 years of experienceLaparoscopic GERD surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive procedures with a focus on anti-reflux surgery. MD, PhD with extensive experience in bariatric surgeries.
Poland
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