About
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Yakar successfully completed his undergraduate studies at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, earning the title of Medical Doctor. He completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at the Health Sciences University Haydarpaşa Application and Research Center. He completed his subspecialty training in Gastroenterology at Başkent University. He is a member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Yakar continues his professional work at the Özel Mersin Ortadoğu Hospital.
Education
University and Faculty of Graduation: Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
Institution where Specialization Training was Received: Health University Haydarpaşa Application and Research Center, Health Sciences University
Minor Specialty Training: Başkent University
Experience
Areas of Expertise
Main Specialty: Internal Medicine
Subspecialty: Gastroenterology
Areas of Interest
Colon Cancer
Intestinal Polyp
Intestinal Worms (Tapeworms)
Intestinal obstruction
Barrett's esophagus
Work History
Hospitals where he previously worked:
Adana Başkent University Application and Research Hospital (2011 – 2018)
Osmaniye State Hospital (2008 – 2011)
Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital (2007 – 2008)
Başkent University Ankara Department of Gastroenterology (2004 – 2007)
Osmaniye State Hospital, Internal Medicine Department (2002 – 2004)
Istanbul Health University Training and Research Hospital (1998 – 2002)
Tenure at the hospital: 26 years
Members and Associations
Turkish Gastroenterology Association
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association
Turkish Liver Research Association
Services
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Poem (peroral endoscopic myotomy)
Polypectomy
Percutaneous liver biopsy
Abdominal paracentesis