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Abdulcabbar Kartal

  • 4.6 Excellent 517 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

    With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

    The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

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Merve Karli

  • 4.6 Excellent 220 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Performed 1000+ surgeries including laparoscopic and open hernia procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Specializes in benign anorectal diseases and breast diseases
    • Certified in endoscopic procedures like gastroscopy and colonoscopy
    • Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
    • Experienced in trauma and emergency surgery
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$3,500 - $3,500
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 4 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 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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$2,900 - $4,500
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Sedat Karademir

  • 4.6 Excellent 517 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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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • With over 6,200 treatments in his 26-year career, Dr. Cemal Kara brings deep expertise in laparoscopic surgery to Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

    • Inventor of a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument
    • Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
    • Specializes in both cosmetic and weight-loss procedures
    • Member of multiple surgical associations including Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 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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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery – Dr. Aydin brings advanced expertise to minimally invasive gallbladder removal at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Specialized in general surgery for over 37 years of experience
    • Holds professorship in general surgery at İnönü University
    • Trained at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital for complex cases
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Carlos Garcia Vasquez

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic 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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$5,000 - $9,000
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Prof. Halil Alis is a leading expert in laparoscopic surgery, with extensive research on hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. His work includes over 34 years of experience of specialized general surgery practice.

    • Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery
    • Active member of SAGES, EAES, and IFSO organizations
    • Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on surgical topics
    • Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious School of Medicine
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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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    Gokhan Yilmaz

    • New
    • 15 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
    • Dr. Yilmaz is a dedicated general surgeon with extensive training and years of experience performing cholecystectomies at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

      • Specialized in general surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital
      • Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining diverse surgical experience
      • Currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
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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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    $6,447.62 - $6,447.62
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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 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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    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 extensive academic and clinical experience in digestive health.

      • Over 25 years of experience 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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    Aziz Kemal Emek

    • 4.5 Good 6 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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    Osman Civil

    • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
    • 23 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
    • Dr. Osman Civil specializes in cholecystectomy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing years of surgical expertise.

      • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
      • Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
      • Affiliated with Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic
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    $3,500 - $4,000
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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 the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

      She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

      Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

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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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    Pekize Eker Balcioglu

    • 4.6 Excellent 220 reviews
    • 24 years of experience
    • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. She trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

      • Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
      • Completed residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
      • Authored articles in local and international journals
      • Participated in numerous local and international congresses
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    $3,500 - $3,500
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    Xavier Centeno Fornies

    • Leading doctor for Сholecystectomy
    • 4.7 Excellent 441 reviews
    • 32 years of experience
    • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Dr. Xavier Centeno brings expertise from the prestigious Mayo Clinic and leads the surgery department at Teknon Medical Center.

      • Specialized in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery since 1993
      • Trained in colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic, USA
      • Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
      • Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
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    $14,067.54 - $18,756.71
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    Bookimed Insights: Top Сholecystectomy Specialists in the World (2026)

    Bookimed has coordinated 135 requests for Сholecystectomy globally, collaborating with 76 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
    #113 years of experienceLaparoscopic cholecystectomySpecializes in minimally invasive procedures with extensive laparoscopic experience. Certified in endoscopic techniques for comprehensive digestive care.
    Turkey
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    #210 years of experienceObesity-related surgical needsOne of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by ASMBS. Specializes in obesity-related conditions with a personalized approach.
    Mexico
    Price on request
    #338 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.
    Turkey
    from $145
    #428 years of experienceLaparoscopic cholecystectomyInventor of laparoscopic instruments – enhances precision in gallbladder removal. Award-winning surgeon with Turkish Surgical Association certification.
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #523 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.
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #637 years of experienceMinimally invasive cholecystectomyFellowship-trained gastroenterology surgeon with professorial expertise. Performs advanced minimally invasive techniques learned at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #718 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.
    Spain
    from $120
    #834 years of experienceLaparoscopic cholecystectomyLeading expert in minimally invasive surgery with international memberships in SAGES, EAES, and IFSO. Published researcher on hepatobiliary conditions.
    Turkey
    Price on request
    #946 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.
    Israel
    Price on request
    #1015 years of experienceCholecystectomy proceduresAcademic surgeon with hospital and university experience. Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with diverse training background.
    Turkey
    Price on request