Best Appendectomy gastroenterologists in Turkey: TOP 48 doctors

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Yilmaz Bilgic
Gastroenterologist
24 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Yilmaz Bilgic

Gastroenterologist
24 years of experience

ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY

Degree: Bachelor's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Degree: Master's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2012

Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2018

Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007

H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10

Impact Factor: 8.1577

Key Research Work:
“Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.

Declared Project Title, Year:
K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023

International Experience:
Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

  • Institution: İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center
    City: Malatya
    Position: Assistant Chief Physician
    Period: 2021 - 2024
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ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY

Degree: Bachelor's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Degree: Master's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2012

Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2018

Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007

H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10

Impact Factor: 8.1577

Key Research Work:
“Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.

Declared Project Title, Year:
K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023

International Experience:
Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

  • Institution: İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center
    City: Malatya
    Position: Assistant Chief Physician
    Period: 2021 - 2024
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Samet Yardimci
General surgeon
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Samet Yardimci

General surgeon
22 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı - Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Surgery

Education and Specialization:

  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
  • Residency in General Surgery: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2009)
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery: Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2009-2012)

Professional Experience:

  • 2003-2009: Assistant Doctor at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009-2012: Specialist at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
  • 2012-2017: Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
  • 2017-2018: Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
  • 2018-Present: Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

  • Obesity Surgery
  • Gastroenterology Surgery
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Colorectal Surgery

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yardımcı has numerous publications in international journals, focusing on topics such as liver regeneration, splenic hydatid cysts, and the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. His research includes innovative methods in bariatric surgery and the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Certifications and Awards:

  • Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate
  • International Observership Certificate from Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
  • Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation (2011)
  • Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Patient Satisfaction Certificate

Professional Memberships:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
  • Gastroenterology Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı - Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Surgery

Education and Specialization:

  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
  • Residency in General Surgery: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2009)
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery: Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2009-2012)

Professional Experience:

  • 2003-2009: Assistant Doctor at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009-2012: Specialist at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
  • 2012-2017: Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
  • 2017-2018: Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
  • 2018-Present: Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

  • Obesity Surgery
  • Gastroenterology Surgery
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Colorectal Surgery

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yardımcı has numerous publications in international journals, focusing on topics such as liver regeneration, splenic hydatid cysts, and the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. His research includes innovative methods in bariatric surgery and the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Certifications and Awards:

  • Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate
  • International Observership Certificate from Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
  • Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation (2011)
  • Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Patient Satisfaction Certificate

Professional Memberships:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
  • Gastroenterology Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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Akin Unal
General surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Akin Unal

General surgeon
15 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Hanifi Onalan
Surgical oncologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Hanifi Onalan

Surgical oncologist
26 years of experience

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

 

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

 

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

 

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

 

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

 

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

 

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Professor Burhan Mayir Md
Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic

Professor Burhan Mayir Md

Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience

Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

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Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

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Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev
Gastroenterologist
6 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Erdem Hospital

Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

Gastroenterologist
6 years of experience

Procedures Performed

  • Laparoscopic and Open Malignant Stomach Operations
  • Small Intestine Operations
  • Large Intestine Operations
  • Rectal Disease Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Benign Stomach Procedures
  • Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Repair Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Splenectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Anti-Reflux Procedures
  • Laparoscopic and Open Endocrinology Procedures
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass Surgeries
  • Oncoplastic Benign and Malignant Breast Surgeries
  • Thyroid Surgery for Benign and Malignant Diseases
  • Perianal Region Procedures (fissure, fistula, pilonidal sinus)
  • Placement and Removal of Gastric Balloons
  • Endoscopic and Surgical Placement of Feeding Tubes in the Stomach
  • Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Procedures
  • Liver Surgery

Diseases Treated

  • Obesity Disorders
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases and Tumors
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Esophagus
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Breast
  • Benign Stomach Diseases (Reflux Disease) and Tumors
  • Benign Diseases (Meckel and other diverticula) and Tumors of the Small Intestine
  • Benign Diseases (diverticula) and Tumors of the Large Intestine
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Rectum
  • Perianal Region Diseases (fissure, fistula, hemorrhoids, abscess, pilonidal sinus)
  • Benign Liver Diseases and Tumors
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Procedures Performed

  • Laparoscopic and Open Malignant Stomach Operations
  • Small Intestine Operations
  • Large Intestine Operations
  • Rectal Disease Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Benign Stomach Procedures
  • Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Repair Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Splenectomy Operations
  • Laparoscopic and Open Anti-Reflux Procedures
  • Laparoscopic and Open Endocrinology Procedures
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass Surgeries
  • Oncoplastic Benign and Malignant Breast Surgeries
  • Thyroid Surgery for Benign and Malignant Diseases
  • Perianal Region Procedures (fissure, fistula, pilonidal sinus)
  • Placement and Removal of Gastric Balloons
  • Endoscopic and Surgical Placement of Feeding Tubes in the Stomach
  • Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Procedures
  • Liver Surgery

Diseases Treated

  • Obesity Disorders
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases and Tumors
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Esophagus
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Breast
  • Benign Stomach Diseases (Reflux Disease) and Tumors
  • Benign Diseases (Meckel and other diverticula) and Tumors of the Small Intestine
  • Benign Diseases (diverticula) and Tumors of the Large Intestine
  • Benign Diseases and Tumors of the Rectum
  • Perianal Region Diseases (fissure, fistula, hemorrhoids, abscess, pilonidal sinus)
  • Benign Liver Diseases and Tumors
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
General surgeon
28 years of experience
4.4
55 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

General surgeon
28 years of experience

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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