Assoc. Prof. Salih Tokmak, MD

Assoc. Prof. Salih Tokmak, MD is a gastroenterology specialist practicing in the Gastroenterology unit at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul. He has more than 18 years of experience in medicine, and his clinical work covers a range of digestive and liver conditions together with the diagnostic and endoscopic procedures used in their assessment and management.

Dr. Tokmak completed his studies at Selcuk University in 2008. He then trained in Internal Medicine at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, completing this training in 2014, before going on to specialize in Gastroenterology at Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, where he completed his specialty training in 2018. He holds the academic title of Associate Professor.

Clinical focus

Dr. Tokmak sees patients with common and chronic disorders of the upper and lower digestive tract. His areas of clinical interest include gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease, where evaluation may involve upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and Helicobacter pylori testing to help clarify the cause of symptoms and guide treatment. He also assesses and manages inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, conditions in which a careful history, exclusion of other causes and an individualized plan are central to care.

A further part of his practice concerns celiac disease and chronic liver disease, including abdominal ultrasound assessment as part of the diagnostic work-up. In terms of procedures, Dr. Tokmak performs upper gastrointestinal endoscopy as well as colonoscopy and polypectomy. The choice of investigation depends on the individual patient’s symptoms, medical history and previous findings, and not every patient will require every test. Where a procedure is considered, its purpose, what it involves and any alternatives are discussed with the patient beforehand.

How Dr. Tokmak works with international patients

Patients traveling from abroad are supported by the Acibadem international patient team, which coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, before the visit. The team also arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who do not share a common language with the medical team. A first consultation with Dr. Tokmak typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging, endoscopy findings and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Depending on the findings, further tests or procedures may be recommended, and these are explained and planned together with the patient so that any next steps are clear and appropriate to the individual situation.