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Best Barrett's esophagus Doctors Worldwide — TOP 75

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Tarik Akar

  • 4.5 Good 244 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 900+ gastroenterological procedures performed – Dr. Akar specializes in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

    • 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Expert in ESD for early-stage esophageal cancer
    • Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
    • Awarded for best presentations at international congresses
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice
  • Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon specializing in gastroesophageal reflux and related conditions.

    • Over 10 years of experience of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
    • Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
    • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
    • Provides personalized solutions for reflux-related esophagitis
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Nadir Arber

  • 4.5 Good 167 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • As Head of the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center, Prof. Arber specializes in stopping gastrointestinal cancers before they start.

    • Over 44 years of experience of experience focusing on GI tract tumors
    • Published over 300 scientific papers on GI cancer research
    • Holds memberships in leading groups like the American Association for Cancer Research
    • Fellowship trained at Tel Aviv University and did research work in the USA
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Sun Guangxi

  • 16 years of experience
  • China, Shanghai, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, International Department
  • Dr. Sun Guangxi is a gastroenterologist at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He has performed thousands of painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. He specializes in the early detection and minimally invasive treatment of digestive cancers. Dr. Sun is a member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Digestive Endoscopy Society.

    • Specializes in painless endoscopy using intravenous sedation for high-precision lesion detection.
    • Performs endoscopic mucosal dissection (ESD) and complex polyp removals.
    • Uses hand-drawn diagrams to explain clinical findings to his patients.
    • Treats gastrointestinal conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and Barrett's esophagus.
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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.6 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Mehmet Guler brings decades of academic and surgical expertise to Barrett's esophagus treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Completed residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University
    • Extensive training in general surgery from top Turkish institutions
    • Additional expertise in health law to support patient rights
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Mete Akin

  • 4.6 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Akin specializes in Barrett's esophagus at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with over 25 years of experience of focused gastroenterology experience.

    • Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Extensive research background in internal medicine and gastroenterology
    • Practices at a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Antalya
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Bilal Ergul

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Dr. Bilal Ergul is a pioneering gastroenterologist known for innovative treatments like Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM).

    • Authored around 100 publications in gastroenterology
    • Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
    • Focuses on both treatment and patient-centered care
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Einat Shacham Shmueli

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
  • Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

    • Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
    • Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
    • Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
    • Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.6 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Emek holds professorships at two leading universities, combining academic rigor with surgical expertise at Medical Park Antalya.

    • Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
    • Active member of the National Surgical Association
    • Affiliated with the Mediterranean Health Foundation
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Samet Yardimci

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in gastroenterology and reflux surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in Barrett's esophagus treatment.

    • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
    • Published research on innovative surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases
    • Member of the Gastroenterology Surgery Association and Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
    • Received the Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation
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Fermín Mearin Manrique

  • 4.7 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique is recognized for groundbreaking research on GERD and Barrett's esophagus. He heads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center.

    • 47 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
    • Specializes in esophageal and gastrointestinal motility disorders
    • Performed over 900 procedures
    • Trained at Mayo Clinic and Leiden University
    • Published over 400 scientific works
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Omer Necip Aytug

  • 4.5 Good 244 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Professor Aytug brings over 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise to Barrett's esophagus care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
    • Holds professorship from Abant İzzet Baysal University
    • Authored numerous papers and book chapters in the field
    • Participated in both local and international medical congresses
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Michel Blé

  • 4.7 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
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Miquel Sans Cuffí

  • 4.7 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Specialist in digestive system disorders with extensive research in inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University.

    • Completed MIR training at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
    • PhD in Medicine from University of Barcelona
    • Author of over 150 publications
    • Member of multiple gastroenterology associations
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Zulfikar Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 537 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

    • Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
    • Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
    • Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
    • Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.
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Ozlem Ozer Chakir

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Specialist in therapeutic endoscopy – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir focuses on GERD and related conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
    • Published 30+ papers and book chapters in Gastroenterology
    • Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    • 2019 Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
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Oren Shebolet

  • 4.5 Good 167 reviews
  • 61 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center and one of Israel's leading liver specialists for over 61 years of experience.

    • Expert in treating all liver pathologies, including complex cases
    • Educated and specialized in gastroenterology at Hebrew University
    • Author of over 60 scientific publications on liver disease
    • Holds memberships in leading American and European liver associations
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Shencan Acar

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Acar specializes in Barrett's esophagus at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal conditions and endoscopic procedures.

    • Gastroenterology subspecialty training from Sakarya University
    • Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on GI conditions
    • Expert in managing complex GI cases and endoscopic interventions
    • Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious universities
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Benal Buyukgebiz

  • 5 Excellent 56 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, focusing on digestive health for young patients.

    • Over 32 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
    • Holder of the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
    • Specializes in nutritional needs and gastrointestinal issues
    • Professor at Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine
    • Advanced English speaker, facilitating communication with international patients
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Erwin Santo

  • 4.5 Good 167 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Erwin Santo co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He heads the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

    • Over 37 years of experience leading the Gastroenterology Department
    • Pioneered the use of interventional ultrasound in Israel
    • Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
    • Specializes in diseases of the pancreas as well as the stomach and liver
    • Member of the American Gastroenterological Association
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Bookimed Insights: Top Barrett's esophagus Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 178 requests for Barrett's esophagus treatment globally, collaborating with 75 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#122 years of experienceEarly-stage esophageal cancerSpecializes in ESD for early-stage esophageal cancer – a precise, minimally invasive technique. Award-winning researcher with 19 international publications.
Turkey
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#210 years of experienceGastroesophageal reflux complicationsSpecializes in reflux-related conditions with tailored surgical solutions. Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and ASMBS member.
Mexico
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#344 years of experienceBarrett's esophagus cancer preventionLeads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center focused on early detection and stopping GI cancers. Published over 300 research papers and is a member of key international societies.
Israel
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#434 years of experienceComplex Barrett's casesCombines surgical expertise with academic leadership. Professor at Istanbul Aydın University with focus on patient-centered care.
Turkey
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#525 years of experienceBarrett's esophagus managementSpecializes in Barrett's esophagus with academic expertise – former professor at Akdeniz University. Trained in advanced gastroenterology techniques.
Turkey
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#622 years of experienceAdvanced endoscopic proceduresPioneer in innovative treatments like POEM surgery. Author of 100+ publications in gastroenterology with a patient-centered approach.
Turkey
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#736 years of experienceComplex esophageal casesProfessor-level expertise in general surgery with dual academic appointments. Member of key surgical associations including the National Surgical Association.
Turkey
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#823 years of experienceReflux and Barrett's esophagus casesSpecializes in reflux surgery and Barrett's esophagus treatment with a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery. Award-winning researcher with international training.
Turkey
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#947 years of experienceGERD and Barrett's esophagusRecognized for groundbreaking research on GERD and Barrett's esophagus. Heads Digestive System Service at Teknon. Trained at Mayo Clinic and Leiden University.
Spain
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#1046 years of experienceComplex Barrett's esophagus casesProfessor with specialized gastroenterology training and decades of academic experience. Active researcher with international congress participation.
Turkey
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