Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mustafa Ozsoy is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Ozsoy lead transplant units in both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Certified in liver donor and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Obtained specialized certificates in endoscopy, ERCP, and experimental microsurgery.
• Professor of General Surgery with research focused on organ ischemia protection.
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.

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.

Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a fellowship-trained hepatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex liver conditions and advanced endoscopy.

• Holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Completed specialist fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology ERCP Study Group
• Recognised as a 2019 Rising Star at the Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Expertise includes bariatric endoscopy and interventional liver care

Professor Yasar Tuna is a lead gastroenterologist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre, focusing on the management of severe liver disease.

• Specialises in managing cirrhosis within a high-volume organ transplant unit
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a top Turkish institution for internal medicine
• Expertise includes gastroenterology and hepatology for complex liver cases
• Held senior academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Coordinates care for patients requiring long-term liver monitoring and transplant evaluation

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar leads the gastroenterology and hepatology department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specialises in complex liver disease management and post-transplant care.

• Manages complex cirrhosis cases including massive haemorrhagic ascites where fluid builds in the abdomen
• Authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles on internal medicine and liver health
• Trains future specialists as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic procedures to treat internal bleeding caused by liver damage

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a senior specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on complex liver and digestive issues in children.

• Former Chair of the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine
• Completed sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Specialises in paediatric nutrition and metabolic impacts on liver health
• Recipient of the title Professor of Paediatrics for her contributions to the field
• Published research on bacterial interactions and childhood nutritional deficiencies

Professor Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medical Point Hospital who focuses on managing complex liver diseases. He brings global expertise to the table after completing intensive training at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing cirrhosis and chronic liver inflammation
• Performs endoscopic band ligation to treat bleeding risks associated with liver disease
• Uses endoscopic ultrasound for highly accurate imaging of the digestive system
• Expert in argon plasma coagulation, a non-surgical way to treat gastrointestinal bleeding
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, a prominent medical training hub

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.

Professor Hamdi Levent Doganay is a leading hepatology expert who serves on the Board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. He specialises in complex liver health and managing cirrhosis complications.

• Serves as Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Bulletin
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his research into liver fibrosis
• Experienced in genomic medicine as a coordinator for the Istanbul Genomic Laboratory
• Member of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
• Completed specialist medical training and internships in Edinburgh and Manchester