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