Best Pancreatitis gastroenterologists in Turkey: TOP 47 doctors
Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.
During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.
On the other hand; In order to learn , cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.
Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
- Liver Diseases Surgery
- Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
- Kidney Transplant
Education and Academic Titles
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
- Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
- Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
- Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
- Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
- Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
- Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
- Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023
Education and Specialization
- 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
Professional Experience
- 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
- 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
- 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
- 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
- 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
- 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
Education and Specialization
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship
Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association
Education and Specialization
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
- Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
- Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007
Experience
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 2004/2007
- Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2010/2011
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
- Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center
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Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist
Education
Yeditepe University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)
2004 - 2007
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty
1995 – 1998
Hacettepe University School of Medicine
Pediatrics Instructor
1985 - 1987
Professional Experience
Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology
2017 – Present
Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2013 – 2017
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
1994 – 2004
Publications
Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic
bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link
Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of
recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link
Languages
Turkish: Native
English: Advanced
Read moreProf. Dr. Engin Tutar was born in Istanbul in 1964. He completed his primary and secondary education at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi between 1975 and 1982, and graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1988. In December of the same year, he started his specialization in the Department of Pediatrics at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in Pediatrics in February 1993. He completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a subspecialist in 2006. He served as the Assistant Chief Physician and Acting Chief Physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2012. In May 2012, he transferred to Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he became an Associate Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in 2014, and a Professor in 2020. Alongside his international and national article authorships, he has given over 50 presentations at congresses/courses/association meetings. He retired in May 2024 while serving as the head of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. As of June 2024, he is accepting patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
- Healthy child monitoring
- Growth and nutritional disorders
- Approach to patients with abdominal pain
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- H. pylori infection-related and unrelated gastritis and ulcers, patients with gastric bleeding
- Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases
- Acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections
- Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (esophageal variceal bleeding, gastric and small bowel ulcer bleeding, polypectomy)