Cholelithiasis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ali Solmaz is a lead gastrointestinal surgeon at Erdem Hospital with high-level expertise in laparoscopic gallbladder removal. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative discomfort.

• Maintains a seat on the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to surgical research

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. He served as the Administrative Responsible for the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to manage gallstones and bile duct blockages
• Recipient of multiple national awards for research from the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Member of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society and the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Trained at Medeniyet University in gastroenterology and internal medicine

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.

Dr. Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University. Dr. Sevic focuses on bariatric nutrition and chronic disease management. She works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 1,200 international patients annually.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course and Innovations in Obesity Course.
• Specializes in nutrition plans for post-metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
• Treats patients with diabetes, cancer, and congenital metabolic diseases.
• Conducts nutritional counseling for child and adolescent weight control.

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgeon at Medistate Hospital with specialised training from the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery to remove gallstones using tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Completed a high-level fellowship in endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques at Ankara University
• Performs minimally invasive procedures that reduce post-operative pain and scarring
• Former senior professor and chief assistant at Ankara University Medical General Surgery Clinic
• Published researcher in international surgical journals on gastrointestinal and oncological conditions

Dr Murat Sarikaya is a dual-certified specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Published clinical research on complex gallstone complications, including bezoars and gastric obstructions
• Specialises in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) used to remove stones from bile ducts
• Expert in managing cholecystoenteric fistulas, a rare complication where gallstones create a path to the bowel
• Utilises advanced imaging like computed tomography to accurately diagnose gallstone-related blockages

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with significant academic standing and clinical expertise.

• Specialises in diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to accurately identify gallbladder and biliary issues
• Senior Professor at Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Extensive research history in gastrointestinal disorders and pancreatic-biliary health
• Expert in ultrasound-guided biopsy for precise diagnosis of intra-abdominal lesions
• Fellowship trained in gastroenterology at Karadeniz Technical University