Prof. M.D. Mert Erkan
Prof. Mert Erkan is a distinguished Professor of General Surgery specializing in complex hepatopancreatobiliary and minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Appointed as a professor at Koç University in 2017 and now with Acibadem Health Group, his clinical practice is dedicated to advanced pancreatic procedures and multidisciplinary patient care. A key differentiator is his deep, long-term involvement in shaping the field through major international societies like the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the European Pancreatic Club, where he has served on scientific and program committees since the early 2000s. Prof. Erkan is also a founding member of the Pancreatic Terminology Committee and part of the European Consortium on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery. This unique blend of high-volume surgical expertise, active committee leadership, and collaborative research ensures his patients benefit from globally recognized standards and the latest innovations in pancreatic and liver surgery.
Memberships
Prof. M.D. Mert Erkan is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.
European Digestive Surgery/ EDS 2003-- The European Consortium on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery
- Istanbul Medical Chamber 1995-2021
- Europan/African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Scientific and Research Committee Member: 2014 – Present
- Bursa Medical Chamber 2021
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie (DGAV) 2007 – 2014
- European Pancreatic-Club/ EPC 2003-
- Deutscher Pankreas-Club/ DPC 2003-
- Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association: 1998 Board Member: 2015-2017
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) 2001-
- International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) 2003-
Experience
With a career spanning + years, Prof. M.D. Mert Erkan has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.
- Acibadem Health Group( 2021-01-01 Current)
- Koç University School of Medicine Research Laboratory( 2014-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
- Koç University School of Medicine( 2014-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
- Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Istanbul Turkey( 2021-01-01 Current)
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center( 2017-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
- Koç University Institute of Health Sciences( 2017-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
- Pancreas Research Center , Technical University of Munich( 2007-01-01 - 2014-01-01)
- Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar( 2007-01-01 - 2014-01-01)
- Heidelberg University, General Surgery( 2003-01-01 - 2007-01-01)
- European Pancreas Research Center, University of Heidelberg( 2003-01-01 - 2007-01-01)
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, HPB Surgery Unit( 2001-01-01 - 2003-01-01)
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine( 1995-01-01 - 2001-01-01)
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