Best Hepatologists in Turkey

• Dr. Taner Orug is a well-known Hepatologist at Medicana Kadıköy Hospital, Istanbul.
• He holds more than 29 years of experience in the field of Hepatology.
• He specializes in Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery,  Liver and pancreas cancer surgery, Liver metastasis , Oesophagus and Gastric Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Peritoneoctomy and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Cytoreductive Surgery, Oncologic Surgery, Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery Hernia surgery, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery

• Dr. Fatih Agalar is a reputable Istanbul-based Surgical Oncologist with an experience of more than 26 years.
• He is a member of the European Association of Coloproctology (ESCP), European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA), Turkish Surgical Association Education Qualification Board Member (2008-2012), Turkish Surgical Association Board Member (2010-), Turkish Colon and Rectum Diseases Association, and Turkish Internal and Surgical Intensive Care Association Education Qualification Board Member (2012-)
• He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and after completing his General Surgery Specialization Training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994, he worked at the same institution until 1998.
• He also has a Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, and Fellow of European Board of Surgery - visceral section (honorary member).
• He has expertise in Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Endocrine Organ Cancer Surgery, Robotic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon Rectum and Anal Region Diseases and Surgery, Stomach and Pharynx Surgery, Soft Tissue Sarcomas Surgery, Hot Chemotherapy & Cytoreduction, Hepatobiliary Surgery (Pancreas, gall bladder, biliary tract & liver surgery), etc.
• Dr. Agalar has more than 80 National papers, 35 International papers, 55 National articles, 57 International articles (Access to PubMed), 17 Book chapters, 2 National books, 3 Book editor, and 4 national and 2 international research awards.

• Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz is a renowned Gastroenterologist with extensive 24+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD (Heartburn, Acid Reflux), endoscopic procedures, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Invasive Procedures, etc.
• Dr. Yilmaz has completed his graduation and post-graduation from Cumhuriyet University.
• Until now, he has worked in some of the premier institutes such as Trabzon Maçka State Hospital, Gaziosman Paşa University Education and Research Hospital, Cumhuriyet University Education and Research Hospital, Medicana Sivas Hospital.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

• Dr. Muharrem Coskun is a renowned Gastroenterologist with extensive 23+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD (Heartburn, Acid Reflux), Liver Diseases, Polyp (Stomach, intestine), Gastrointestinal System Polyps, Bile Duct Stone, Bile Duct Inflammation, Barrett's Esophagus, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, etc.
• Dr. Coskun has completed his graduation from Istanbul University School of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul Education and Research Hospital.
• Until now, he has worked in some of the premier institutes such as Balikesir University Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum Bolge Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

• Prof. Ibrahim Ertugrul is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 25 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in performing liver transplants, gastroscopies, endoscopic surgeries, liver biopsies, and the treatment of liver diseases.
• He did his medical education at Istanbul University.
• He pursued specialization from Ankara Yuksel Specialization Training and Research Hospital.
• He has professional membership in the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Turkish Liver Research Association, and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association.
• He holds several publications credited to his name.

• Prof. Dr. Sinan Yol is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience.
• He deals with the surgery of digestive system diseases and has performed many gastric, esophagus, large intestine, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder surgeries.
• In addition to cancer surgery, he performs successful treatments for many diseases, such as obesity, gastric reflux, and operations for gallstones. 
• He completed his MBBS from Hacettepe University and completed a specialty in Gastrointestinal surgery in 2001.
• He has given speeches as a guest in both domestic and international congresses and meetings and his essays have been published in international journals. 
• Dr. Sinan is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber of Medicine, Turkish Surgical Association, Gastroenterological Surgery Society, Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, etc.
• He has worked and received experience in the United States, Japan, and Australia for a long time. 

• Dr. Cüneyt Kayaalp is an experienced General & Gastrointestinal Surgeon.
• He holds 32 years of rich experience in his field.
• He has done more than 16 000 surgical procedures in his specialty areas.
• His areas of specialization are Weight Loss Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery, Complex Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries, etc.
• He is an active member of the International Association of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery, International Federation of Surgical Obesity, International Society of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists & Oncologists, International Society of Liver Surgeons, Turkish Surgical Society, International Pilonidal Society, Turkish Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society, and Turkish Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery Society.

• Dr. Makbule Eren is a well-known Liver Transplant Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey.
• She has been practicing for the past 23 years.
• She completed her MBBS in 1997, specialized in Medicine in 2002, and specializes in  Pediatric Gastroenterology in 2004 from Hacettepe University.
• She is an active member of the National Pediatrics Association, Turkish Liver Research Association, Turkish Pediatric Association, National Society of Gastroenterology, European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, and Europian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. 
• Her primary treatments and procedures include Celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal reflux, Hepatitis, and Liver diseases.
• She has also presented at several national and international conferences and won awards.

• Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal is a leading and experienced General Surgeon with +21 years of experience in the field of general surgery.
• He holds professional memberships of the Turkish Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery, the Turkish Surgery Association, the Hernia Association and the Çukurova Surgery Association.
• Dr. Nursal completed his MBBS in 1993 from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. After a year's internship, he earned his general surgery specialisation in 1999. In 2011, he earned his Associate Degree from Andalou University Open Education Faculty Health Institutions Management.
• Dr. Nursal is a renowned general surgeon with expertise in performing surgeries of the hernia/breast and obesity surgeries. He has extensive experience in performing advanced laparoscopic surgeries such as, gastric fundoplication, achalasia, adrenalectomy, splenectomy and colon surgeries. He also surgically treats, gall bladder stones, thyroid, goitre, cancers of the stomach/colon/breast/rectum and rectal tumours, rect prolapse and oncoplasty procedures.
• He is also experienced in attending to emergency cases, working in internal medicine and surgical ICUs.
• Dr. Nursal has co-authored several research papers for leading journals.

• Dr. Halil Alış is a general surgeon with 20+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, Organ Transplant Institutions Coordination Association, Istanbul Surgery Association, SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO and IFSO.
• Dr. Alış completed his graduation from Karadeniz Technical University in 1992 and post-graduation from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 2001.
• He has more than 44 publications published in journals covered by SCI and SCI-e and 45 publications published in domestic magazines.
• He has expertise in all kinds of laparoscopic surgeries, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopic USG and ERCP.

Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya is a general surgeon with 19+ years of experience. He has published 6 articles in 3 international papers, 12 articles in national journals, 2 chapters in book and presented 14 papers. He has expertise in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

Education
Dr. Özdenkaya completed graduation from Istanbul University and post- graduation from S.B. Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Dr. Muhammet Fatih Aydin is a Gastroenterologist with 16+ years of experience
• His expertise lies in endoscopic reflux therapy (ARMS), ERCP, Management of biliary tract diseases, viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C), Endosonography, Endoscopic obesity operation, Chronic liver diseases, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, etc.
• Dr. Aydin completed his graduation from the Medical Faculty of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa at Ankara University, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Turkey High Specialization Hospital.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Endoscopic reflux.

• Dr. Orhan Kocaman is a Gastroenterologist with 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Endosonography, ERCP, POEM, Endoscopic reflux treatment, Endoscopic obesity operation, Chronic liver diseases, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Celiac Disease, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, etc.
• Dr. Orhan has completed his graduation from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa, followed by post-graduation from the Kocaeli University.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Endoscopic reflux.

• 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. Burak Kankaya is a renowned general surgeon and has an experience of more than 11 years.
• He has expertise in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair, and Lung Surgery.
• He also has command over the treatment of esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland
• Dr. Burak Kankaya has professional membership with the Turkish Surgical Association.