Gastrocele Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified specialist in gastroenterology surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He uses his dual expertise as an Associate Professor and Professor to treat complex digestive conditions.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Inonu University
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital for his surgical degree

Dr. Ali Solmaz is a bariatric and general surgeon at Erdem Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of surgeries, focusing on metabolic and obesity treatments. He earned his associate professorship at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Solmaz trained at Marmara University, a top Turkish medical institution.

• Specializes in laparoscopic gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Sits on the editorial boards of several international gastroenterology journals.
• Treats complex GI conditions including Crohn's disease, cirrhosis, and gastric ulcers.

Professor Jaydeep Palep leads a Centre of Excellence certified by the International Excellence Foundation – he specialises in keyhole and robotic surgery for complex stomach conditions.

• Trained in Italy in robotic GI surgery for greater precision and faster healing
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for stomach and bariatric repairs
• Manages complex revision cases for previously failed gastrointestinal surgeries
• Performs robotic upper GI procedures on the stomach, duodenum, and spleen
• Presents his surgical techniques live at major international medical conferences

Dr. Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the national oral presentation prize from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Ozturk focuses on complex digestive conditions and liver research. He treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs stomach resections and endoscopic gastric polyp removals.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research.
• Served as the administrative responsible for a major gastroenterology clinic.

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.