Dr. Mustafa Yakut

Dr. Mustafa Yakut is a highly esteemed gastroenterologist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience in Turkey and internationally. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University and specialized in gastroenterology at Ankara University. To advance his expertise in therapeutic endoscopy, he pursued further training at top medical institutions in South Korea, including Soonchunhyang and Konkuk University Hospitals.

Dr. Yakut is known for his exceptional skills in advanced procedures such as POEM, ESD, ERCP, and non-surgical obesity treatments such as endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon therapy.

He is a prominent figure in medical research, with numerous publications and presentations at international conferences. Recognized for his excellence in clinical care, he has received awards for best scientific presentations and holds key positions in Turkish gastroenterology associations. Fluent in English and experienced with international patients, he combines global techniques with compassionate care, making him a top choice for medical travelers seeking digestive health solutions.

• MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1998)
• Gastroenterology Specialist, Ankara University (2011)
• Advanced Endoscopic Surgery Course, Soonchungyang University, South Korea (2012)

• Obesity; reflux; achalasia; gastrointestinal cancers & polyps
• Liver, biliary, pancreatic disorders; hepatitis B & C
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis); GI bleeding
• Esophageal motility disorders; autoimmune gastritis; gastrointestinal strictures/stents

• Endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; POEM; ESD/EMR; ERCP; EUS
• ARM/ARMA reflux procedures; gastric balloon/Botox
• GI balloon/stent application; PH metry; manometry
• Advanced non-surgical polyp/cancer resections

• Board member of Turkish Gastroenterology Society
• Turkish Association for Liver Research
• Hepatobiliopancreatology Association

• TRAVAL Grant Award (2011) for autoimmune gastritis research
• Best Oral Presentation Award at the 15th National Hepatology Congress (2013 & 2019)