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98 Best Сholecystectomy Doctors Abroad

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Koray Karabulut

  • 4.8 Excellent • 8 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital

  • Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

    • Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
    • Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
    • Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
    • Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.
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Vafi Atalay

  • 4.6 Excellent • 539 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

    • Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
    • Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
    • Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
    • Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Abdulcabbar Kartal

  • 4.6 Excellent • 539 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    • Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
    • Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
    • Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
    • Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Sedat Karademir

  • 4.6 Excellent • 539 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Prof. Karademir specializes in liver, biliary tract, and pancreas surgery with extensive training at top US institutions like UCLA and RUSH-Presbyterian-St. Luke's.

    • Over 30 years of experience in general surgery
    • Expert in liver transplantation and complex HPB procedures
    • Trained at prestigious US medical centers including UCLA
    • Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
    • Current coordinator of general surgery at Anadolu Medical Center
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Carlos Garcia Vasquez

  • 20 years of experience
  • 7000+ treatments performed
  • Spain, Madrid, Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD

  • Dr. Carloslicense holds robotic surgery certification and specializes in minimally invasive techniques for digestive system surgeries.

    • Associate Head of General and Digestive System Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital
    • PhD in Surgery with a focus on experimental models for intestinal healing
    • Trained in laparoscopic techniques at IRCAD, France
    • Active researcher with multiple patents in abdominal wall surgery
    • Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and Coloproctology
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$7,837.01 - $7,837.01
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Samet Yardimci

  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic

  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci is one of Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeons with specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

    • Trained in advanced laparoscopy and digestive system surgery
    • Formerly worked at Marmara University – a leading academic medical center
    • Active in surgical education for medical students and residents
    • Specializes in minimally invasive approaches to abdominal procedures
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$7,000 - $10,000
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Mete Akin

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

  • Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with extensive academic and clinical experience in digestive health.

    • Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
    • Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Suleyman Demirel University
    • Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
    • Performs procedures including cholecystectomy
    • Member of Turkish gastroenterology societies (implied by specialization)
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Arnon Nagler Md

  • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center

  • 35+ years of pioneering work in hematology and bone marrow transplantation – Prof. Nagler leads innovative treatments at Sheba Medical Center.

    Director Emeritus of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba
  • Pioneered reduced-intensity allogeneic transplant protocols
  • Founded Israel's first public cord blood bank
  • Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party
  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology
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    Aziz Kemal Emek

    • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
    • 36 years of experience
    • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

    • Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings deep expertise in general surgery from his leadership roles at Akdeniz University.

      • Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
      • Holds professorship in general surgery from Akdeniz University
      • Member of the National Surgical Association
      • Part of the Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
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    Piotr Ciszewski

    • 4 Good • 1 review
    • 34 years of experience
    • 35000+ treatments performed
    • Poland, Warsaw, WILMED Medical Clinic
    • Piotr Ciszewski is a specialist at Wilmed and has been Director of the Wilmed Medical Center Hospital since February 2021. He is a general surgeon who also works in aesthetic and oncological surgery, with a strong focus on hernia surgery, gynecomastia, and breast augmentation and reconstruction. For patients, he offers online pre-qualification with photo submission and, when appropriate, a free in-person consultation in Warsaw.
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    $2,864.99 - $5,928.14
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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 performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital.

      • Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical (da Vinci robot maker)
      • Specializes in minimally invasive robotic procedures
      • Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery
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    $3,000 - $5,000
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    Soykan Barlas

    • 5 Excellent • 1 review
    • 24 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

    • Dr. Soykan Barlas brings specialized training in advanced laparoscopic techniques from Scotland to his cholecystectomy practice at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

      • General surgery specialist since 2008 with over 24 years of experience
      • Performs kidney transplants – demonstrating precision in complex abdominal surgeries
      • Associate professor at Demiroğlu Science University – trains future surgeons
      • Published 20+ articles on general surgery techniques and outcomes
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    Almog Ben Yaacov

    • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
    • 20 years of experience
    • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center

    • Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy with over 200 HIPEC procedures at Sheba Medical Center.

      • 15+ years of experience in general and oncological surgery
      • Trained in advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering
      • ESSO-certified in HIPEC surgery techniques
      • Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive abdominal procedures
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    Einat Shacham Shmueli

    • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
    • 26 years of experience
    • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center

    • Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

      • Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
      • Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
      • Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
      • Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.
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    Wojciech Gackowski

    • 4 Good • 1 review
    • 43 years of experience
    • 45000+ treatments performed
    • Poland, Warsaw, WILMED Medical Clinic
    • Wojciech Gackowski is a specialist at Wilmed working across general surgery, oncological surgery, and plastic surgery. He offers online consultations and supports patients with surgical qualification and planning. His procedure profile includes incisional hernia repair and gynecomastia surgery, as well as aesthetic procedures such as abdominoplasty and breast augmentation with silicone implants.
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    $2,864.99 - $5,928.14
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    Kivanc Derya Peker

    • Leading doctor for Сholecystectomy
    • 4.5 Good • 263 reviews
    • 22 years of experience
    • 10000+ treatments performed
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

    • Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

      • Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
      • Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
      • Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
      • Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.
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    $4,900 - $5,000
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    Grzegorz Kowalski

    • Leading doctor for Сholecystectomy
    • 4.2 Good • 89 reviews
    • 26 years of experience
    • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic

    • Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski is a general and bariatric surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He received the Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Kowalski focuses on weight loss surgery, oncological procedures, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. He treats complex cases including esophageal burns and type 2 diabetes.

      • Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and minimally invasive bariatric techniques.
      • Winner of the Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery award from Olympus.
      • Member of the Metabolic and Bariatric Section of the Society of Polish Surgeons.
      • Works at ISO-certified KCM Clinic, which serves 700 international patients annually.
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    $3,250 - $3,300
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    Mehmet Saydam

    • 4.8 Excellent • 281 reviews
    • 25 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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    Hasan Cem

    • 4.8 Excellent • 281 reviews
    • 5 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

    • Dr. Hasan Cem is a Professor of Urology at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in pediatric urology, male infertility, and laparoscopic surgery. The doctor completed his medical training and PhD at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained international experience at Duke University Hospital in the USA.

      • Authored over 40 international and 15 national peer-reviewed journal articles.
      • Recipient of 9 academic and scientific awards in the urology field.
      • Treats complex conditions including men’s sexual health and urinary system stones.
      • Works at Lokman Hekim, a JCI-accredited center serving 10,000+ patients annually.
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    Enrique Pliego Esquivel

    • 5 Excellent • 5 reviews
    • 10 years of experience
    • Mexico, Cancún, Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice

    • Dr. Enrique Pliego is a bariatric and metabolic surgery specialist with 10 years of experience, focusing on obesity-related conditions and personalized patient care.

      • Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
      • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
      • Specializes in gastroesophageal reflux and related complications
      • Offers tailored solutions improving patients' quality of life
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    Сholecystectomy
    $4,950 - $5,550
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    Bookimed Insights: Top Сholecystectomy Specialists in the World (2026)

    Bookimed has coordinated 190 requests for Сholecystectomy globally, collaborating with 98 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
    #1
    Sedat Karademir
    		38 years of experienceComplex biliary tract surgerySpecializes in HPB surgery with US fellowship training at top centers. Member of international surgical societies and former liver transplant unit head.
    Anadolu Medical Center
    Turkey
    from $145
    #2
    Carlos Garcia Vasquez
    		20 years of experienceMinimally invasive cholecystectomyRobotic surgery certified (Da Vinci platform) with PhD research on intestinal healing. Heads digestive surgery department at major Madrid teaching hospital.
    Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD
    Spain
    from €150
    #3
    Samet Yardimci
    		23 years of experienceMinimally invasive cholecystectomyFellowship-trained at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center, focusing on laparoscopic techniques. Turkey's top graduate in gastroenterology surgery specialization exams.
    Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #4
    Mete Akin
    		25 years of experienceCholecystectomy proceduresSubspecialist in gastroenterology with extensive surgical experience. Academic roles underscore deep expertise in digestive health procedures.
    Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #5
    Arnon Nagler Md
    		46 years of experienceComplex blood disordersWorld-renowned expert in bone marrow transplants, pioneering reduced-intensity protocols. Founded Israel's first cord blood bank and leads global transplant research at EBMT.
    Sheba Medical Center
    Israel
    Price on request
    #6
    Aziz Kemal Emek
    		36 years of experienceComplex cholecystectomy casesUniversity professor with specialized surgical training and leadership roles. Member of key surgical associations focusing on advanced procedures.
    Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #7
    Jaroslav Tvaruzek
    		36 years of experienceRobotic cholecystectomyLeading certified expert in da Vinci robotic surgery – one of few surgeons with 3,500+ procedures. Heads specialized Robotic Surgery Center.
    Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
    Czech Republic
    Price on request
    #8
    Soykan Barlas
    		24 years of experienceLaparoscopic cholecystectomyReceived advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland – brings specialized technique to gallbladder removal. Associate professor and published researcher in surgical outcomes.
    VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #9
    Almog Ben Yaacov
    		20 years of experienceLaparoscopic cholecystectomyPerforms minimally invasive procedures with precision. Trained at top institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering. ESSO-certified for advanced HIPEC techniques.
    Sheba Medical Center
    Israel
    Price on request
    #10
    Enrique Pliego Esquivel
    		10 years of experienceObesity-related surgical needsOne of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by ASMBS. Specializes in obesity-related conditions with a personalized approach.
    Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice
    Mexico
    Price on request