Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Colak is a senior specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who has held academic roles at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on complex endoscopic procedures and liver transplantation support.

• Served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the US
• Specialised in endoscopic applications and liver transplantation care
• Former Head of Gastroenterology at Istanbul Civilization University
• Managed high-level healthcare as part of the Presidential Health Coordinate

Professor Aytug is a senior academic leader at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with specialized fellowship training in pancreatology and liver disease from Marmara University.

• Manages complex digestive conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's oesophagus
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies for gastric and duodenal polyps
• Published researcher and author of numerous book chapters on digestive health
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Professor Engin Tutar is the former Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University, specialising in digestive and liver health for children and adolescents.

• Expert in paediatric endoscopy for diagnosing and treating ulcers, polyps, and internal bleeding
• Treats complex conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Coeliac disease, and chronic reflux
• Manages liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic disorders specifically in younger patients
• Highly academic background with over 50 presentations at international medical congresses

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist surgeon at ID Clinic Bangkok who brings global training to his practice. He serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals
• Undertook further surgical training in the United States at UTHSC and PACES
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Current consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Dr Emre Yildirim is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as a lecturer at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex digestive system and internal diseases
• Focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures
• Trained other specialists during his academic tenure at Gaziantep

Dr Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training in modern endoscopic techniques.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at the CHA Bundang Medical Center
• Attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium to refine diagnostic skills
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Specialises in internal medicine and gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Active in the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research and Training

Dr Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a leading specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology at Intrarat Hospital, where he focuses on both medical and surgical digestive care.

• Holds specialist diplomas from Chulalongkorn Memorial and Ramathibodi Hospitals – two of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating reflux and removing polyps
• Provides comprehensive care for liver-related conditions as a certified hepatologist
• Expertise includes complex gastric procedures and oesophageal health

Dr Ozlem Ozer Chakir has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in bariatric endoscopy with international training from Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Member of the ERCP Study Group, focusing on complex gallbladder and bile duct issues
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Published more than 30 research papers and chapters on gastroenterology
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor Halil Alis is a specialist surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has published extensive research on complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach and bowel resections using small incisions to support faster patient recovery
• Specialises in minimally invasive gallbladder removal and treatments for pancreatic diseases
• Focuses on gastrointestinal endoscopy and metabolic surgery for long-term digestive health
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Researches emergency surgery techniques for the gastrointestinal system

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly regarded gastroenterology subspecialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and rare clinical cases.

• Expert in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Focuses on hepatology, managing liver diseases and post-transplant complications
• Uses endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on rare GI conditions
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine