Gastric ulcer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specializes in high-precision gastric treatments.

• Holds an international certificate in endoscopy from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Focuses on managing complex stomach ulcers and bariatric endoscopic procedures
• Named a 'Rising Star' at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Double-trained in both internal medicine and pathology for more accurate diagnostics

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a senior paediatric specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She brings high-level expertise to managing complex digestive issues in children.

• Specialises in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition for infants and children
• Former Chair of the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-ranked medical school in Turkey
• Published clinical research on paediatric gut health and bacterial interactions
• Provides expert care for childhood stomach conditions and nutritional disorders

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on complex digestive health and internal medicine.

• Specialises in endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers
• Expert in managing ulcer complications for patients using anticoagulants and blood thinners
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Sakarya University in advanced diagnostic techniques for digestive disorders
• Researches gastrointestinal comorbidities to improve recovery for patients with complex medical backgrounds

Dr. Watcharin Wichapolchaiyakul is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship and internal medicine board training at Siriraj. He received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. He graduated with First Class Honors (GPA 3.90).

His clinical expertise includes Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric mucosal disorders, and drug-induced liver injury. He has presented research at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago. His work covers gastric microbiota in CagA-positive and CagA-negative H. pylori. It also includes gene-guided N-acetylcysteine for prevention of anti-tuberculous drug-induced hepatitis. He is a member of GAT, the AGA Institute, the Medical Council of Thailand, and RCPT.

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert subspecialty training in gastroenterology from Ege University.

• Treats stomach and duodenal ulcers using endoscopic methods to repair the digestive lining
• Performs argon plasma coagulation (APC) – a non-contact heat treatment to stop internal bleeding
• Specialises in interventional endoscopy to treat blockages and narrowing in the stomach or oesophagus
• Expertise includes managing chronic gastric inflammation and complications from inflammatory bowel diseases
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber, upholding clinical standards in digestive health

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.

Professor Muzaffer Al treats gastric ulcers using laparoscopic techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a key centre for digestive surgeries.

• Trained in antireflux surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions for faster recovery and reduced scarring
• Specialises in oncological cancer surgery for complex gastroenterology cases
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a double-specialised gastroenterologist who completed a prestigious international fellowship at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in treating Helicobacter pylori, the bacterial infection primarily responsible for gastric ulcers
• Expert in Argon Plasma Coagulation – uses ionised gas to stop bleeding in the stomach without traditional surgery
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue while preserving the healthy stomach lining
• Previously lead specialist at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, mentoring other gastroenterologists
• Skilled in endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the digestive tract and ulcer depth