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Prof. Dr. Levent Demirtürk, M.D.
- Experience: Over 40 years in gastroenterology
- Specialty: Diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases
- Location: Emsey Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Languages: Turkish, English
Educational Background
- Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1982)
- Completed Internal Medicine specialization at GATA (1985–1989)
- Specialized in Gastroenterology at GATA (1990–1992)
Procedures performed by the doctor
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
$4500 - $9500
Removal of liver cancer
$12500 - $24000
Lung cancer surgery
$12500 - $24000
Shoulder replacement
$14000 - $19000
Brain tumor removal
$14000 - $24000
Chemotherapy
$1500 - $5000
Lobectomy
$14000 - $26000
Stomach cancer surgery
$14500 - $20000
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$28000 - $47000
Heart Valve Replacement
$14000 - $23000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6000 - $6000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$16000 - $28000
Cochlear implant placement
$18000 - $25000
Rotator cuff repair surgery
$16000 - $35000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$9500 - $14500
Bone marrow transplantation
$39000 - $125000
Immunotherapy
$2500 - $6500
Surgical treatment of scoliosis
$25000 - $35000
Prostatectomy
$13000 - $20000
Thyroid resection
$4500 - $6000
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
$4750 - $7500
Melanoma surgery
$7500 - $14500
Laparoscopic nephrectomy
$12000 - $15000
Discectomy
$5500 - $12000
Professional Experience
- Served as Assistant, Associate, then Full Professor in Gastroenterology at GATA Haydarpaşa (1993–2011)
- Head of Gastroenterology ward and member of Turkey’s Higher Science Council (2010–2012)
- Treating physician at Hisar Hospital (2012–2013)
- Head of Gastroenterology at Emsey Hospital since 2014/2015
Academic Contributions
- Published 31 articles in internationally indexed journals and 85 national publications
- Presented 58 papers at international congresses and 74 at national meetings
- Received two awards for research in gastric balloon placement and capsule endoscopy
- His work has been cited over 200 times
Areas of Expertise
- Diagnostic endoscopy: gastroscopy, colonoscopy, rectoscopy
- Therapeutic procedures: polypectomy, mucosal resection, stricture dilation with balloon or bougie
- Treatment of variceal bleeding: band ligation, sclerotherapy
- Advanced ulcer therapies: argon plasma coagulation, clip therapy
- Innovation in obesity treatment: non-surgical gastric balloon and capsule endoscopy
Publications and Research
- Key studies on gastric balloon effectiveness and capsule endoscopy outcomes
- Research in gastrointestinal bleeding and advanced mucosal interventions
- Numerous internationally indexed and cited articles
Patient Care Philosophy
- Believes in clear, empathetic communication and patient education
- Focuses on evidence‑based care and informed consent
- Welcomes international patients with full language and logistical support
Professional Affiliations
- Former Professor and Chief of Department at GATA Haydarpaşa
- Current Head of Gastroenterology at Emsey Hospital
- Former member of Turkey’s Higher Science Council
FAQs
- Is Dr. Levent Demirtürk board‑certified?
- Yes. He is certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine in Turkey.
- What types of procedures does he perform?
- He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, polypectomy, mucosal resections, stricture dilations, variceal treatments, ulcer therapies, gastric balloon placement, and capsule endoscopy.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. Emsey Hospital facilitates language assistance and physician support for overseas patients.
- How long is a typical hospital stay?
- Most endoscopic procedures are outpatient or involve a short observation period.
- What languages does he speak?
- He is fluent in Turkish and English.
- What is his patient satisfaction rating?
- He holds a 4.2/5 rating on Bookimed, with patients highlighting his expertise and communication.
Patient reviews
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Patient reviews
Turkey,
Apr 26, 2016
çok tedirgindim bagırsaklarımda kanamalar vardı birçok doktora gitmeme rağmen kesin sonuç alamamıştım sonra emsey hastanesine gittim çok rahatlattı konuşarak muayenesinde gerek doktorluğunda mükemmel bir insan bugun kolonoskopiden çıktım hemen yorum yazmak istedim her doktora güvenemem dr levent be ye gitmenizi mukakkak tavsiye ederim bundan sonra daimi gideceğim tek doktor Allah bin kere razı olsun sizden iyi ki varsınız iyi ki varsınız...Bu ülkenin sizin gibi güvenilir doktorlara ihtiyacı var bu yorumu okuyanlara sesleniyorum eğer benım gibi rahatsızlığınız varsa muhakkak prof dr levent demirtürk e gitmenizi öneririm babacan davranışlarınızdan dolayı çok teşekkür ederim minnettarım size yeşim
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Turkey,
Mar 12, 2015
bu kadar harika bu kadar işine bağlı ,gözünden hiç bir şey kaçmayan hastalarıyla ilgilenen ve tek tek üstüne titreyen bir doktor daha görmedim, onun bu ihtimamı sayesinde siroz olduğumu öğrendim,karaciğer enzimlerim normal olduğu halde benden karaciğer biyopsisi istedi bende kendi aklımca tahliller normal,se niye olayım dedim kaçtım gitmedim ama beni yakalayınca çok ısrar etti ve beni ikna etti ve sonuçta biyopsi,yi oldum netice maalesef siroz çıktı,,endoskopide,de 5 tane boğazımda varis olduğunu öğrendim bana çok kısa zamanda ağzın kan dolu hastaneye geleceksin dedi sizleri ALLAH inandırsın 1 hafta sonra 7 kavanoz (900 gr) içi kan dolu zor yetiştim hastaneye ve 1 sene oldu kadavradan karaciğer nakli oldum sağlığımı kendisine borçluyum,kendisine çok çok teşşekkür ediyor yaşamında uzun ve sağlıklı yıllar diliyorum çok yaşasın ki çok insanları kurtaracağını biliyorum..SAYGILARIMLA..
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Turkey,
Feb 13, 2025
Benek hastalara bakıyor mu
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Turkey,
May 01, 2022
Hiç bı işe yaramayan boş bı döktür gidin kendisine ben şu hastalığım var diyin kendisi doğrudur öylesin der gittigime bin pişman oldum şiddetle önermiyorum paraniza yazık
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