Crohn's disease Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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. 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.

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.

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

Professor Murat Sarikaya is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in the differential diagnosis of complex inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Published international research on distinguishing Crohn's disease from rare vascular conditions like median arcuate ligament syndrome
• Expert in diagnostic endoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy for precise bowel imaging
• Extensive academic background with clinical training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Highly active in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing to global understanding of gastrointestinal complications
• Fellow of Medipol University with dual specialisation in internal medicine and gastroenterology

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 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