Snapshot Highlights

• Over a decade of dedicated practice in Gastroenterology.
• Expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures and complex GI conditions.
• Published author with significant contributions to hepatology and gastroenterology research.
• Associate Professor designation, underscoring academic leadership.
• Key member of prestigious national and international gastroenterology associations.

Professional Expertise

Dr. Hakan Yildiz is a distinguished Gastroenterologist with extensive experience and a focused skill set in managing a wide spectrum of digestive system disorders. His core competencies encompass performing advanced endoscopic procedures, a critical tool for diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Yildiz has a particular specialization in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease and Colitis, as well as intricate conditions affecting the pancreas, liver, and biliary tract. His practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive digestive health care.

Education and Training

Dr. Yildiz’s foundational medical education was completed at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He further honed his skills in Internal Medicine at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, graduating in 2010. His specialized training in Gastroenterology was robust, including a period at the Türkiye High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, culminating in 2014. He advanced his academic career and expertise by undertaking a Gastroenterology fellowship at Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital from 2018 to 2021, where he also held an Associate Professor title.

Professional Experience

Dr. Yildiz has built a significant career in leading healthcare institutions. He was part of the esteemed Acıbadem Health Group starting in 2021. Prior to this, he contributed his expertise as an Associate Professor in Gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital from 2016 to 2017. His early professional experience included a compulsory service assignment at Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016, demonstrating his commitment to public health and clinical training.

Academic Contributions and Memberships

Dr. Yildiz is recognized for his commitment to advancing medical knowledge through research and scholarly publications. His work has been featured in prominent medical journals, including studies on common bile duct stones, cholangiocarcinoma in primary sclerosing cholangitis patients, and the prognostic indicators of cirrhosis with ascites. He has also contributed to research on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and biliary stenting. Dr. Yildiz actively participates in the medical community, holding memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association, and the Liver Disease Research Association. These affiliations underscore his dedication to staying at the forefront of gastroenterological advancements.