Mete Akin

Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in digestive care and metabolic surgery. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic and clinical experience.

Gastroenterology Specialization

Dr. Akin treats digestive disorders using modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. He focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, liver health, and gastrointestinal oncology. The doctor treats several conditions including:

• Liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease
• Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Pancreatitis and cholelithiasis — a condition where gallstones form in the gallbladder or bile ducts
• Barrett's esophagus and gastric ulcers
• Gastrointestinal polyps and gastritis

He integrates stem cell therapy for treating liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin also performs specialized procedures such as gastric balloon and sleeve gastrectomy. He use endoscopic ultrasound for precise internal imaging of the digestive tract.

Work Experience

• 2019–2022 – Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Turkey
• 2013–2019 – Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Turkey
• 2011–2013 – Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital, Turkey
• 2008–2011 – Research Assistant, Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
• 2007–2008 – Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital, Turkey
• 2001–2007 – Research Assistant, Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Turkey

Education and Training

• 2011 – Subspecialty in Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – Medical Specialization in Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• 2001 – Medical Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Turkish Liver Research Association
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association
• Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group