Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

Dr Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced gastroenterological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster with less scarring.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa faculties
• Specialises in antireflux surgery to treat chronic acid reflux without open surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic resection for stomach and intestinal conditions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for pancreatitis, ulcers, and gastrointestinal polyps
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for complex bariatric and oncological cancer surgeries

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 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

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. 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.

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 Kinas is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on complex gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic surgery.

• Specialises in gastric, colon, and pancreatic cancer surgeries
• Performs esophagectomies to treat oesophageal cancer conditions
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for GERD and reflux to speed up recovery
• Manages complex bile duct and liver-related surgical cases
• Expert in metabolic surgery for treating obesity and diabetes

Professor Ozutemiz is a highly senior gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with decades of expertise in managing complex digestive disorders. He has held a professorship at Ege University since 2000, where he trains the next generation of specialists in the field.

• Performs ERCP to treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Uses balloon stent applications to treat achalasia, helping patients swallow comfortably
• Specialises in treating inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Expert in endoscopic polyp removal and treating digestive system strictures without open surgery
• Manages serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis, cancer, and chronic inflammation

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.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.