Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Selin Kapan is a specialist general surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on complex gastrointestinal and abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery to treat chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, focusing on liver and pancreas care
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removals and stomach resections using advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals

Dr Parischamon Samilang integrates general medical diagnosis with specialised certifications in regenerative medicine and nutritional wellness at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Mahidol University's Ramathibodi Hospital – a top-tier medical school in Thailand
• Certified by the American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine
• Holds a Nutritional Wellness certification from the American Naturopathic Certification Board
• Focuses on combining standard disease treatment with proactive wellness care
• Provides consultations in English and Thai for international patients

Dr Aslanov is a gastroenterology subspecialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Specialises in ERCP, an endoscopic technique used to treat blockages in the pancreatic and biliary ducts
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and lesions without surgery
• Manages complex inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Expert in endoscopic stenting and dilatation to clear obstructions in the food pipe and stomach
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in advanced endoscopic surgery from Korea University.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – removing early-stage tumours without invasive open surgery
• Performs ERCP to treat complex gallbladder and pancreatic duct conditions
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Uses endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for precise removal of deep gastrointestinal polyps

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Doganay is a pre-eminent gastroenterologist and former Clinic Chief who leads liver and digestive disease research at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Trained at prestigious UK hospitals in Manchester and Edinburgh
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his work on liver fibrosis
• Specialises in ulcerative colitis and chronic hepatitis treatment
• Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Forum

Professor Yasar Tuna is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya, where he handles the most challenging digestive and liver cases within the Organ Transplant Centre.

• Specialises in managing advanced cirrhosis, complex pancreatitis, and Crohn's disease
• Completed his PhD in Gastroenterology at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical school
• Provides expert care for Barrett's oesophagus and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Held senior academic roles at Akdeniz University, training the next generation of specialists
• Expertise includes complex stomach resections and gallbladder conditions

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Associate Professor Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on high-precision endoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection – removes abnormal tissue from the digestive tract without invasive surgery
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Provides endoscopic obesity treatments including specialised stomach injections and balloon insertions
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group

Dr. Ha Heonyoung is the Director of Naeun Hospital. He is a preventive medicine specialist with 39 years of clinical experience.

Education: MD, Hanyang University College of Medicine. Master’s and Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School.

Clinical focus: Hair Loss & Obesity Clinic for hair loss prevention, weight management, liposuction, and fat grafting. Anti-Aging & Wellness Clinic for chelation therapy and anti-aging programs. Advanced biotherapy using stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for hair loss treatment and immune system enhancement.

Dr. Cheon Wonseok is Head of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital. He treats gastrointestinal disorders. He performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He manages gastric and esophageal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection. He also treats liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He offers small-bowel capsule endoscopy.

Accreditations: Board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Lifetime member, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Full member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine.

Training: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.

Dr. Ozlem Gul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Lokman Hekim University Hospital (2022–present). Her previous roles include Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022) and Çankırı State Hospital (2014–2016). She also worked at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2010–2014) and Muş State Hospital (2008–2010).

Accreditations/training: Gastroenterology – Specialist Physician, Gazi University (2014). Internal Medicine Residency, Ondokuz Mayıs University (2008). MD, Karadeniz Technical University (2002). Therapeutic Advanced Endoscopy, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2018).