Gastritis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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 at Medistate Hospital with specialist training from the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy to identify and treat stomach lining irritation
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – uses minimally invasive keyhole techniques for faster recovery times
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Assistant and Professor at Ankara University Medical General Surgery Clinic
• Published researcher in international medical journals focusing on gastrointestinal health

Associate Professor Muhammed Zubeyr Üçüncü is a highly credentialed surgical specialist who has published extensive research on the links between Helicobacter pylori and atrophic gastritis.

• Holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate for performing internal gastric examinations
• Research focus includes gastric inflammatory parameters and pyloric ring failure
• Formerly a specialist at the prestigious İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir Hospital specializing in therapeutic nutrition for chronic digestive conditions. She graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Develops tailored eating plans for chronic gastritis and food intolerances
• Expert in managing nutrition for systemic metabolic and congenital diseases
• Completed specialised training in bariatric and obesity-related nutrition
• Experienced in clinical dietetics at Hacettepe Oncology and Adult Hospitals
• Focuses on evidence-based weight control and adolescent nutritional health

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a deep research background in Helicobacter pylori and gastric health.

• Specialises in treating gastritis and peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections
• Uses upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise diagnosis of inflammation and stomach lesions
• Expert in managing gastroduodenal issues related to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
• Former Professor of Internal Diseases at Ataturk University with over three decades of clinical expertise
• Published extensive research on the link between nutritional habits, dyspeptic symptoms, and gastric findings

Dr Murat Sarikaya is a gastrointestinal specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on the complex triggers of stomach inflammation and gastric health.

• Published research on the link between Helicobacter pylori and internal organ ratios for better diagnosis
• Expert in esophagogastroduodenoscopy – a thin camera check of the food pipe and stomach
• Investigated different proton pump inhibitors and their effect on essential mineral levels like magnesium
• Specialises in managing acute gastric obstructions and complex inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract
• Academic contributor at Medipol University, keeping him at the forefront of internal medicine protocols