Best Gastroenterologists in Turkey

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Listing 45 verified top Gastroenterologists in Turkey, experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.

Prof. Dr. Ozer Makay

Prof. Dr. Ozer Makay

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Izmir, Turkey
18+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Dr. Ozer Makay is a skilled and reputed General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of various general surgery procedures.
  • He completed his undergrad medical education from Ege University, School of Medicine. He then did residency, internship and then fellowship under the supervision of renowned surgeons and professors. He then cleared the 'UEMS Board Examination for Endocrine Surgery'.
  • With this, Dr. Makay became the first Turkish surgeon to earn the 'Fellow of European Board of Surgery – div. Endocrine Surgery'.
  • In 2008, he started the 'Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Programme' at the Ege University with Prof. Dr. Mahir Akyıldız. Later in 2012, he also contributed to the launch of the 'Robotic Surgery Programme'.  
  • Dr. Makay is a renowned general surgeon of endocrine and robotic surgery. He also performs several other procedures such as, obesity surgery, gastroenterologic surgery, stomach and esophageal surgery, mastectomy, abdominal wall hernia surgeries, laparoscopic achalasia surgery, liver/pancreas/biliary tract surgeries, reflux and colorectal cancer surgeries.
  • He has received 17 awards and honours for studies presented at national and international congresses.
  • He was invited to join the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Committee, thus becoming the first Turkish member of the committee. He was also chosen as the national representative of a European Union Health Project concerning endocrine surgery. 
  • Dr. Makay has contributed to over 80 national and international publications and has participated in +30 national and international conferences as speaker, guest surgeon and instructor. He has toured France, S.Korea, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as a guest speaker. 
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  • Prof. Dr. Ozer Makay is a skilled and reputed General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of various general surgery procedures.
  • He completed his undergrad medical education from Ege University, School of Medicine. He then did residency, internship and then fellowship under the supervision of renowned surgeons and professors. He then cleared the 'UEMS Board Examination for Endocrine Surgery'.
  • With this, Dr. Makay became the first Turkish surgeon to earn the 'Fellow of European Board of Surgery – div. Endocrine Surgery'.
  • In 2008, he started the 'Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Programme' at the Ege University with Prof. Dr. Mahir Akyıldız. Later in 2012, he also contributed to the launch of the 'Robotic Surgery Programme'.  
  • Dr. Makay is a renowned general surgeon of endocrine and robotic surgery. He also performs several other procedures such as, obesity surgery, gastroenterologic surgery, stomach and esophageal surgery, mastectomy, abdominal wall hernia surgeries, laparoscopic achalasia surgery, liver/pancreas/biliary tract surgeries, reflux and colorectal cancer surgeries.
  • He has received 17 awards and honours for studies presented at national and international congresses.
  • He was invited to join the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Committee, thus becoming the first Turkish member of the committee. He was also chosen as the national representative of a European Union Health Project concerning endocrine surgery. 
  • Dr. Makay has contributed to over 80 national and international publications and has participated in +30 national and international conferences as speaker, guest surgeon and instructor. He has toured France, S.Korea, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as a guest speaker. 
Dr. Onder Colakoglu

Dr. Onder Colakoglu

Medical Gastroenterologist
Izmir, Turkey
22+ years of experience
Consultant
Works At: Can Hospital
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  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu is a gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience in this profession.
  • The doctor's services include gastritis, constipation, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer, stomach diseases, liver diseases, anal fissure, cirrhosis, tourist's diarrhea, fatty liver, and many more.
  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu received his medical training from Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine. 
  • Internal Medicine Specialization Training was completed at Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, and Gastroenterology Specialization Training was completed at Atatürk Training and Research Hospital.
  • He holds professional membership of Turkish Internal Medicine Association, Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association, and Turkish Liver Research Association.
  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu is fluent in English.
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  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu is a gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience in this profession.
  • The doctor's services include gastritis, constipation, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer, stomach diseases, liver diseases, anal fissure, cirrhosis, tourist's diarrhea, fatty liver, and many more.
  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu received his medical training from Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine. 
  • Internal Medicine Specialization Training was completed at Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, and Gastroenterology Specialization Training was completed at Atatürk Training and Research Hospital.
  • He holds professional membership of Turkish Internal Medicine Association, Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association, and Turkish Liver Research Association.
  • Dr. Onder Colakoglu is fluent in English.
Dr. Fulya Ozcan

Dr. Fulya Ozcan

Medical Gastroenterologist
Istanbul, Turkey
22+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Fulya Ozcan is one of the famous Gastroenterologists in Turkey.
  • Her area of special interest is in Liver Diseases (Liver Fatigue, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C., etc), Stomach Diseases (Reflux, Gastritis, Stomach Ulcers), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • She is specialized in Colon Polyps, Colon Cancers, and Hemorrhoids Treatment.
  • She completed her graduation from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty Of Medicine and Internal Medicine Specialization from İzmir Ataturk Egitim Ve Arastırma Hospital.
  • The doctor is an active member Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
  • She has various publications under her name.
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  • Dr. Fulya Ozcan is one of the famous Gastroenterologists in Turkey.
  • Her area of special interest is in Liver Diseases (Liver Fatigue, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C., etc), Stomach Diseases (Reflux, Gastritis, Stomach Ulcers), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • She is specialized in Colon Polyps, Colon Cancers, and Hemorrhoids Treatment.
  • She completed her graduation from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty Of Medicine and Internal Medicine Specialization from İzmir Ataturk Egitim Ve Arastırma Hospital.
  • The doctor is an active member Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
  • She has various publications under her name.
Ass. Prof. Halil Genc

Ass. Prof. Halil Genc

Medical Gastroenterologist
Izmir, Turkey
29+ years of experience
Associate Professor
4.8 (22 Ratings)
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  • Ass. Prof. Halil Genc is a reputed Medical Gastroenterologist in Turkey.
  • He has been practicing for the past 26 years.
  • His areas of specialization are the treatment of Liver diseases, Liver fat, Liver cirrhosis, Pancreatic Diseases, Irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
  • He completed his graduation in 1995 and specialization in 2003.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
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  • Ass. Prof. Halil Genc is a reputed Medical Gastroenterologist in Turkey.
  • He has been practicing for the past 26 years.
  • His areas of specialization are the treatment of Liver diseases, Liver fat, Liver cirrhosis, Pancreatic Diseases, Irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
  • He completed his graduation in 1995 and specialization in 2003.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.

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Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik

Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik

Surgical Oncologist
Istanbul, Turkey
26+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • With over 25 years of expertise, Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is a skilled Surgical Oncologist.
  • His area of interest is Laparoscopic Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal System Malignancy Operations, Endocrinologic Surgeries, Breast surgery, Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with Minimally Invasive Surgical Methods, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures, Kidney Transplantation, Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia and Reflux Operations.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Gastroenterology Association and the Turkish Society Of Medical Oncology.
  • Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik gained his MBBS (1997) from Istanbul University, Istanbul.
  • Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

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  • With over 25 years of expertise, Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is a skilled Surgical Oncologist.
  • His area of interest is Laparoscopic Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal System Malignancy Operations, Endocrinologic Surgeries, Breast surgery, Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with Minimally Invasive Surgical Methods, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures, Kidney Transplantation, Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia and Reflux Operations.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Gastroenterology Association and the Turkish Society Of Medical Oncology.
  • Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik gained his MBBS (1997) from Istanbul University, Istanbul.
  • Prof. Dr. Ozgur Kemik is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

Dr. Cihan Uras

Dr. Cihan Uras

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
31+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • With more than 30 years of practise, Dr. Cihan Uras is a renowned General Surgeon in Turkey.
  • He specializes in Breast surgery, Bariatric surgery and Laparoscopic surgery. 
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the American Society of Breast Disease, the Turkish Society of Menopause and Osteoporosis, and the International Hernia Society.
  • Dr. Cihan Uras gained his MBBS (1981) from Istanbul University. 
  • He did his specialization in General Surgery (1986) at Cerrahpasa Medical University.
  • Dr. Cihan Uras is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

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  • With more than 30 years of practise, Dr. Cihan Uras is a renowned General Surgeon in Turkey.
  • He specializes in Breast surgery, Bariatric surgery and Laparoscopic surgery. 
  • He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the American Society of Breast Disease, the Turkish Society of Menopause and Osteoporosis, and the International Hernia Society.
  • Dr. Cihan Uras gained his MBBS (1981) from Istanbul University. 
  • He did his specialization in General Surgery (1986) at Cerrahpasa Medical University.
  • Dr. Cihan Uras is the author of several publications and articles.

 

 

 

Dr. Abuzer Dirican

Dr. Abuzer Dirican

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
26+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a renowned and well-known General Surgeon.
  • He has an experience of more than 26 years in this field.
  • His area of expertise lies in performing transplant surgeries like liver or any other organ transplant and minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Dr. Abuzer got the 1000th Liver Transplant Excellence Certificate for completing 1000 liver transplants.
  • His liver and kidney transplants' success rate is 90% and 95%, respectively.
  • He completed his Master’s degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. After this, he did a post-graduation in General Surgery from SSK Ankara Training And Research Hospital in 2000.
  • He is associated with many medical societies like the Turkish Surgery Association, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, and Liver Transplantation Association.
  • His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in national and international journals.
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  • Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a renowned and well-known General Surgeon.
  • He has an experience of more than 26 years in this field.
  • His area of expertise lies in performing transplant surgeries like liver or any other organ transplant and minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Dr. Abuzer got the 1000th Liver Transplant Excellence Certificate for completing 1000 liver transplants.
  • His liver and kidney transplants' success rate is 90% and 95%, respectively.
  • He completed his Master’s degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. After this, he did a post-graduation in General Surgery from SSK Ankara Training And Research Hospital in 2000.
  • He is associated with many medical societies like the Turkish Surgery Association, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, and Liver Transplantation Association.
  • His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in national and international journals.
Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan

Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
37+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan is a well-known general surgeon as well as a transplant surgeon.
  • He has more than 33 years in the field of organ transplant and general surgery.
  • His area of interest lies in pancreas and liver transplants.
  • He performed his first laparoscopic kidney procedure from a live donor in Turkey.
  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan was the first to establish the kidney exchange transplant program in Turkey.
  • He has around 89 publications in both national as well as international journals.
  • He has 174 presentations at National and International congresses.
  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan is an author of various books and translators also.
  • He has a membership association with Turkish medical doctors union, Turkish national surgical society, American College of Surgeons, Aegeon surgical society, Turkish organ transplant institution association, and Turkish Society of Nephrology.
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  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan is a well-known general surgeon as well as a transplant surgeon.
  • He has more than 33 years in the field of organ transplant and general surgery.
  • His area of interest lies in pancreas and liver transplants.
  • He performed his first laparoscopic kidney procedure from a live donor in Turkey.
  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan was the first to establish the kidney exchange transplant program in Turkey.
  • He has around 89 publications in both national as well as international journals.
  • He has 174 presentations at National and International congresses.
  • Prof. Dr. Alp Gurkan is an author of various books and translators also.
  • He has a membership association with Turkish medical doctors union, Turkish national surgical society, American College of Surgeons, Aegeon surgical society, Turkish organ transplant institution association, and Turkish Society of Nephrology.
Prof. Baris Yilmaz

Prof. Baris Yilmaz

Medical Gastroenterologist
Istanbul, Turkey
12+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Baris Yilmaz is a well-known Gastroenterologist in Turkey.
  • He completed Gastroenterology Specialization Training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital in 2013.
  • The doctor also did Internal Diseases Specialization Training Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2009, Ankara/Turkey and Medicine Medical Doctor Training from Gazi University in 2003.
  • His area of interest is in ERCP, EUS, ESD, EMR, PEG, Capsule endoscopy, Manometry, PhMetri, and Endoscopic Reflux Treatment.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.
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  • Prof. Baris Yilmaz is a well-known Gastroenterologist in Turkey.
  • He completed Gastroenterology Specialization Training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital in 2013.
  • The doctor also did Internal Diseases Specialization Training Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2009, Ankara/Turkey and Medicine Medical Doctor Training from Gazi University in 2003.
  • His area of interest is in ERCP, EUS, ESD, EMR, PEG, Capsule endoscopy, Manometry, PhMetri, and Endoscopic Reflux Treatment.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.

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