Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Mehmet Recep Tepebasi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric procedures and gastroenterology, specifically treating obesity and digestive disorders. He performs the gastric balloon procedure as a minimally invasive weight loss solution. Dr. Tepebasi manages conditions including pancreatitis, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis.

• Practices at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, a member of the Turkish Society for Quality.
• Treats patients at a facility serving 250,000 people annually across 32 departments.
• Provides medically supervised weight loss programs including nutritional coaching.
• Offers surgical care at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Certificate.

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

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

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 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

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

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Pendik Medipol University Hospital with decades of experience in internal medicine and digestive health.

• Specialises in managing complex digestive issues, including inflammatory conditions of the pancreas
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise diagnosis of abdominal pain and inflammation
• Highly published researcher with over 20 academic papers on gastric health and liver function
• Former Professor of Internal Medicine at Ataturk University, training the next generation of specialists

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