Crohn's disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in managing Crohn's disease for children, formerly serving as the Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University.

• Specialises in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition for complex digestive issues
• Former Chair of Pediatrics at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in treating nutritional deficiencies caused by chronic bowel inflammation
• Research focus on how bacteria interact with the digestive system in children
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• Specialises in colonoscopy for monitoring and managing inflammatory bowel conditions
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group
• Qualified at Ege University and holds associate professor status at Bakirçay University

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior gastroenterologist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre, where he treats complex inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease through the Division of Gastroenterology
• Completed medical residency and a PhD at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major transplant centre, handling cases requiring multidisciplinary coordination
• Focuses on internal medicine subspecialties for digestive and intestinal health

Professor Binicier is a highly trained gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in managing inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis cases
• Completed specialised gastroenterology training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without major surgery
• Uses argon plasma coagulation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and lesions safely

Associate Professor Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a subspeciality in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using targeted therapies
• Trained at Ege University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for digestive health
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat gastrointestinal bleeding with thermal energy
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat issues in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Professor Muzaffer Al leverages specialised training from Istanbul University to manage complex digestive conditions through minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on oncological and bariatric surgery within the digestive system
• Refined robotic and keyhole techniques at the Capa Faculty of Medicine

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.