Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Cheon Wonseok is Head of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital. He treats gastrointestinal disorders. He performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He manages gastric and esophageal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection. He also treats liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He offers small-bowel capsule endoscopy.

Accreditations: Board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Lifetime member, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Full member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine.

Training: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.

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

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology expert at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in complex endoscopic procedures for digestive system disorders.

• Performs ERCP to clear blocked bile or pancreatic ducts without open surgery
• Uses peroral cholangioscopy to directly view the pancreatic ducts for accurate diagnosis
• Serves on the ERCP working group for the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Fellowship-trained at Ege University in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Recognised academic leader as an Associate Professor at Bakırçay University

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

Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert training from South Korea. He treats complex pancreatic inflammation using keyhole procedures instead of open surgery.

• Performs ERCP to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts without large incisions
• Uses endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the pancreas to guide treatment decisions
• Specialises in stent applications to bypass obstructions and manage chronic inflammation
• Completed advanced gastroenterology training at Korea University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert focus on complex biliary and pancreatic disorders.

• Performs ERCP – a specialised endoscopic technique used to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts
• Sub-specialised in gastroenterology at Ege University, a leading training hospital in Turkey
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) – a heat-based method to treat abnormal digestive system tissues
• Applies stenting for gastrointestinal blockages to restore normal flow and function
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Professor Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz is a senior gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialised in complex digestive system disorders at Ege University.

• Performs endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to treat blockages in pancreatic and bile ducts
• Uses stent applications to clear obstructions and restore normal digestive fluid flow
• Expert in managing inflammatory conditions of the pancreas and associated digestive canal strictures
• Former Professor at Ege University, a leading institution for gastroenterology training in Turkey

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Professor Jong Kyun Lee is a leading specialist in biliary and pancreatic care at Samsung Medical Centre, one of Asia's most prominent hospitals.

• Focuses on the management of chronic pancreatitis and complex gallstone cases
• Completed advanced medical training at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association specialising in digestive organ health
• Uses diagnostic endoscopy to assess inflammation and bile duct blockages
• Expert in treating both benign and malignant disorders of the gallbladder