Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

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

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 Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on the management of chronic liver diseases.

• Performs endoscopic band ligation to prevent or treat bleeding in patients with liver damage
• Conducts paracentesis to drain excess abdominal fluid and improve patient comfort
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to manage gastrointestinal bleeding without major surgery
• Completed subspecialist training in gastroenterology at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

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

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. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

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.

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.

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Dr Samir Safarov is an internal medicine specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with focused training in manages gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions.

• Completed specialist training at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the Gastro Academy to refine treatment for digestive disorders
• Manages systemic complications including hypertension and metabolic issues
• Member of the Internal Medicine Congress for updated clinical protocols