Crohn's disease Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• Specialises in colonoscopy for monitoring and managing inflammatory bowel conditions
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group
• Qualified at Ege University and holds associate professor status at Bakirçay University

Professor Muzaffer Al leverages specialised training from Istanbul University to manage complex digestive conditions through minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on oncological and bariatric surgery within the digestive system
• Refined robotic and keyhole techniques at the Capa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Professor Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz is a senior gastroenterology specialist who held a long-term professorship at Ege University, a leading Turkish medical institution.

• Specialises in managing inflammatory bowel diseases including complex Crohn's disease cases
• Expert in ERCP, a specialised procedure used to examine and treat digestive system ducts
• Uses endoscopic treatments to clear digestive canal strictures without invasive surgery
• Performs balloon stent applications to open narrowings in the digestive tract
• Sub-branch specialist in gastroenterology with focus on internal medicine and digestive health

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Dr Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital with high-level expertise in endoscopic diagnostics and bowel management.

• Specialises in chromoendoscopy, using special dyes to detect precancerous changes in the bowel lining early
• Expert in managing gastrointestinal strictures using balloon and bougie dilatation to widen narrowed bowel sections
• Performs therapeutic colonoscopy and flexible rectosigmoidoscopy to monitor and treat intestinal inflammation
• Completed specialist gastroenterology training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic brings top-tier academic expertise to the management of Crohn's disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialised in gastroenterology with advanced training from elite centres in South Korea and Hamburg
• Uses ERCP – a specialised endoscopic technique to diagnose and treat bile duct and pancreatic complications
• Expertise in advanced endoscopy for internal imaging and minimally invasive monitoring of intestinal health
• Recognised for clinical research with a high impact factor in gastroenterological studies
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly specialised surgeon who focuses on gastroenterological procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery – a subspecialty focused on complex digestive system disorders
• Holds a professorship in general surgery – the highest academic rank in medical education
• Trained at Inonu University – a significant centre for surgical research and clinical training
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive tract and intestinal conditions

Dr. Ali Solmaz is a bariatric and general surgeon at Erdem Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of surgeries, focusing on metabolic and obesity treatments. He earned his associate professorship at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Solmaz trained at Marmara University, a top Turkish medical institution.

• Specializes in laparoscopic gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Sits on the editorial boards of several international gastroenterology journals.
• Treats complex GI conditions including Crohn's disease, cirrhosis, and gastric ulcers.

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric digestive health at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Holds specialist qualifications in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Manages complex immune-mediated digestive conditions in children
• Uses endoscopy to monitor internal inflammation and bowel healing
• Specialises in managing nutrition and growth in young patients

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with award-winning research into digestive disorders.

• Specialises in therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy for bowel management
• Formerly the Administrative Head of a major Gastroenterology Clinic
• Won the Turkish Gastroenterology Association's prize for clinical presentations
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Clinical focus includes managing inflammatory bowel conditions and liver health

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.

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who completed intensive colorectal training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery – using small incisions for less pain and quicker recovery
• Expert in managing complex bowel conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul
• Former Adjunct Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Extensive experience in endoscopic procedures to monitor and treat intestinal issues
• Published numerous clinical research papers on colorectal health in international journals

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir who graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical nutrition therapy for chronic gastrointestinal conditions
• Expertise in managing dietary triggers for food intolerances and inflammation
• Former intern at Hacettepe Oncology and Paediatric hospitals
• Completed specialist training in metabolic and bariatric nutrition
• Manages complex nutritional needs for patients with diabetes and congenital disorders

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing inflammatory bowel conditions and gastrointestinal health.

• Specialises in endoscopy and biopsy for precise diagnosis of digestive tract issues
• Former professor of internal medicine with extensive academic leadership in gastroenterology
• Published researcher on colorectal markers and chronic inflammatory liver status
• Highly skilled in managing complex gastric and intestinal bleeding cases