Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed advanced endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of chronic liver conditions.

• Specialises in hepatology and internal medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Mastered ERCP techniques at the Olympus Training Center in Hamburg for bile duct procedures
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
• Published significant research on liver regeneration and recovery models in medical journals
• Recognised as a leading academic with a high impact factor for clinical research

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

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

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 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

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

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 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

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries