Gastritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ha Heonyoung is the Director of Naeun Hospital. He is a preventive medicine specialist with 39 years of clinical experience.

Education: MD, Hanyang University College of Medicine. Master’s and Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School.

Clinical focus: Hair Loss & Obesity Clinic for hair loss prevention, weight management, liposuction, and fat grafting. Anti-Aging & Wellness Clinic for chelation therapy and anti-aging programs. Advanced biotherapy using stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for hair loss treatment and immune system enhancement.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a high-level gastroenterology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with decades of experience managing complex digestive disorders.

• Completed a specialized gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Attained the rank of Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University – a top-tier academic teaching role
• Expert in gastroenterology and internal medicine, focusing on chronic inflammation of the stomach lining
• Authored numerous international research papers and book chapters on clinical digestive health
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who was named a Rising Star at the Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium.

• Holds specialist certificates in advanced endoscopy from Seoul and bariatric endoscopy from Brazil
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Fellowship-trained in hepatology, focusing on both liver health and digestive tract disorders
• Uses endoscopic techniques to monitor and manage chronic inflammation in the stomach lining

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on digestive and nutritional health for infants and children.

• Former Chair of the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine
• Sub-specialised in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Dokuz Eylül University
• Highly skilled in managing chronic digestive issues and nutritional deficiencies in children
• Published researcher in international journals on bacterial agents and child nutrition

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a strong background in managing complex digestive tract conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat inflammation in the stomach lining
• Holds a gastroenterology subspecialty from Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal bleeding and clinical diagnostics
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing gastrointestinal complications related to other chronic health conditions