Gastric ulcer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing gastric ulcers and digestive tract disorders.

• Specialises in Helicobacter pylori eradication, a primary cause of chronic gastric ulcers
• Uses upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to identify and treat ulcerated tissue safely
• Expert in managing ulcer complications, including bleeding and lesions caused by NSAID use
• Published extensive research on peptic ulcer healing and gastric cancer prevention
• Highly qualified Professor with leadership backgrounds in academic medical training

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.

Associate Professor Murat Sarikaya is a technical expert in gastroenterology who has published extensive research on Helicobacter pylori and gastric obstructions.

• Specialises in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for precise diagnosis of gastric ulcers
• Expert in managing complex stomach obstructions and gastrointestinal bleeding patterns
• Published international research on the link between Helicobacter pylori and internal complications
• Former specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital with deep clinical experience

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir who graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University – one of the region's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical nutrition therapy for chronic gastrointestinal diseases
• Completed clinical internships at Hacettepe Oncology and Adult Hospitals
• Managing nutritional protocols for metabolic and bariatric surgery recovery
• Expertise in food intolerances and congenital metabolic conditions
• Completed specialised training in bariatric nutrition and obesity innovations

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.