Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

Professor Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior hepatology specialist at Emsey Hospital who has performed over 1,100 gastroenterology procedures.

• Specialises in liver needle biopsies for accurate diagnosis and monitoring
• Performs esophageal band ligation to treat bleeding risks in the food pipe
• Expert in percutaneous drainage to remove fluid buildup from the abdomen
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses chromoendoscopy for detailed visualization of the digestive lining

Dr. Cemalettin Aydin is a professor of general surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastroenterology surgery and complex weight loss procedures. He completed a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at the Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Performs advanced bariatric surgeries including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions such as pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Expert in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.
• Works at Medipol Acibadem, a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

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 Binnur Simsek is a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a focused clinical interest in hepatic cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

• Treats viral hepatitis B, C, and Delta to prevent further liver scarring
• Manages portal hypertension and varicose vein bleeding caused by liver damage
• Subspecialised in gastroenterohepatology at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Association For The Study of The Liver
• Expert in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver conditions

Dr. Osman Aktas is a general surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He completed laparoscopic surgery training in Germany. He specializes in oncological and metabolic surgeries. Dr. Aktas previously served as chief physician at several prominent military hospitals.

• Performs complex cancer surgeries like the Whipple procedure and colorectal resections.
• Treats obesity and diabetes using metabolic surgery techniques.
• Manages gastrointestinal tumors and obstructions through minimally invasive methods.
• Uses laser therapy for modern treatment of anal diseases.

Professor Ali Solmaz is a leading surgical expert at Erdem Hospital who serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Liver and Clinical Research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for metabolic health
• Editorial board member for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Fellow of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical research institutions

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran specialises in managing liver disease in young patients and oversees care before and after liver transplantation.

• Focuses on paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology for infants and children
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Expertise in managing chronic liver conditions and nutritional support
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a major centre for liver transplant medicine
• Treats complex digestive system disorders alongside metabolic liver issues

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is a liver specialist at Biruni University Hospital with award-winning research recognized by the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.

• Specialises in hepatology and the long-term management of chronic liver conditions
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Former Administrative Responsible at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded for excellence in gastroenterology oral presentations at national congresses
• Provides endoscopy and colonoscopy for diagnostic monitoring of liver health

Dr. Adil Baykan is a general and oncological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He is a senior professor on the faculty of medicine at Ankara University. Dr. Baykan specializes in colorectal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for cancer treatment. He completed surgical training at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London.
• Treats colon cancer, thyroid diseases, and breast conditions like fibrocystic disease.
• Performs complex procedures including colectomy, esophagectomy, and stomach resection.
• Published numerous articles on colon cancer in international medical journals.

Professor Irfan Koruk is a highly regarded gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, with American-backed training from the State University of New York.

• Specialises in managing liver fibrosis and portal hypertension related to advanced cirrhosis cases
• Accomplished in interventional endoscopy and ERCP to treat biliary system complications
• Former Associate Professor at Gaziantep University where he founded the local endoscopy unit
• Regularly contributes to the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) quality initiatives

Professor Varocha Mahachai is a senior hepatology specialist who leads the gastroenterology team at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

• Held a clinical pharmacology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco
• Treats cases of fatty liver and hepatitis to prevent further liver damage
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
• Earned a Master of Science from the University of Alberta in Canada