Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 a highly regarded gastroenterologist who holds an international certificate in endoscopy from the Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in ERCP, a procedure used to treat bile and pancreatic duct blockages without open surgery
• Recognised as a 2019 Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Member of the specialized ERCP Study Group at the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Fellowship trained in hepatology, focusing on liver and pancreatic health

Professor Halil Alis is a leading general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with published research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and reduced pain
• International Active Member of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO)
• Recognised expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy for internal visual examinations
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul School of Medicine

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on digestive health.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures for managing internal bleeding and organ diagnostics
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex digestive issues and liver-related complications
• Completed specialised gastroenterology training at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on diagnosing difficult gastrointestinal cases using modern imaging techniques

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in paediatric gastroenterology who previously served as the Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in paediatric digestive health including complex inflammation of the pancreas
• Completed sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Investigates nutritional impacts on digestive recovery and recurrent gastrointestinal issues
• Former Pediatrics Instructor at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Published research on bacterial interactions and paediatric nutritional deficiencies

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

Professor Yasar Tuna is a lead specialist at the Organ Transplant Centre within Medical Park Antalya, focusing on complex inflammatory conditions of the digestive system.

• Specialises in gastroenterology with a focus on internal medicine and organ health
• Completed double-specialisation training at Akdeniz University across internal medicine and gastroenterological divisions
• Manages complex cases within a high-volume organ transplant environment
• Provides treatment for chronic and acute inflammatory conditions involving the pancreas and liver
• Offers online consultations for initial medical reviews and specialist second opinions

Professor Yahya Ozel is a Japan-trained specialist who focuses on complex disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas at Estexper Clinic.

• Trained in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under global experts
• Performs ERCP – a specialised endoscopic procedure to clear blockages in pancreatic and bile ducts
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, often resulting in less pain and smaller scars
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high-level surgical standards
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons