Barrett's esophagus Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a highly awarded gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a specialised qualification in advanced endoscopy from Seoul.

• Holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate – focusing on complex internal imaging and tissue repair
• Uses therapeutic endoscopy to treat GERD and related oesophageal changes without open surgery
• Recognised as a 'Rising Star' at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Published 30+ papers and book chapters on gastroenterological treatments and outcomes

Dr. Benal Buyukgebiz is a pediatrician and gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University. Dr. Buyukgebiz treats complex digestive conditions in children, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients every year.

• Former President of the Phenylketonuria Children Screening and Protection Association, İzmir Branch.
• Maintains membership in the European Metabolic Group and the Liver Research Society.
• Specializes in pediatric nutrition and the management of chronic gastritis and cirrhosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy.

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on managing complex disorders of the food pipe.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to monitor and treat changes in the oesophageal lining
• Authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal bleeding and rare internal conditions
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing aortoesophageal fistulas and managing gastrointestinal complications in diabetic patients
• Provides subspecialist care for inflammatory bowel disease and complex liver disorders

Professor Yasar Tuna is a lead specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre with a doctorate in gastroenterology.

• Specialises in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy to manage changes in the oesophageal lining
• Former academic at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top research institutions
• Focuses on internal medicine and gastroenterology for complex digestive tract conditions
• Experienced in high-volume clinical settings at major national training and research hospitals

Associate Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a highly skilled gastroenterologist specialising in identifying and treating precancerous changes in the digestive tract. He leads the team at Medicalpoint International Hospital using high-precision imaging and endoscopic techniques.

• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) to remove abnormal tissue without major surgery
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat damaged areas using heat-based cautery
• Trained in advanced gastroenterology at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating oesophageal strictures using balloon dilatation to restore normal swallowing
• Specialises in managing intestinal metaplasia and gastric dysplasia cases

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with dual subspecialisation from the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) to treat precancerous tissue in the food pipe
• Expert in endoscopic dilatation and stenting to manage narrowing of the oesophagus
• Focuses on managing chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease to prevent further tissue damage
• Experienced in performing high-definition upper gastrointestinal endoscopies for precise diagnosis
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber with extensive research assistant background