Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Samir Safarov is an internal medicine specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on managing complex metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Trained at the Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• Specialises in managing intestinal and stomach diseases that affect pancreatic health
• Member of the Gastro Academy, focusing on the latest digestive health protocols
• Managed diverse cases across hospital settings in Azerbaijan and Turkey
• Treats comorbid conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed intensive training in Hamburg and South Korea to master complex endoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in ERCP, a delicate endoscopic technique used to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts
• Completed an international ERCP course at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg
• Trained in endoscopy at Korea University Anam Hospital to perform minimally invasive diagnostic procedures
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at the Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active researcher with a high-impact factor and H-index for his contributions to gastroenterology

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of chronic pancreatitis and complex biliary tract disorders
• Completed a gastroenterology surgery fellowship at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery – teaches next-generation surgeons in abdominal procedures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes pancreatic resections and restorative procedures for digestive system health

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

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 Jaydeep Palep leads the International Excellence Foundation certified centre for bariatric and minimal access surgery at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specialises in robotic biliopancreatic surgery for complex conditions of the pancreas and gallbladder.

• Trained in Italy for robotic surgery to provide greater precision and faster recovery
• Specialises in biliopancreatic surgeries involving the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat complex and previously failed surgical cases
• Regularly invited to speak at international conferences on metabolic and upper GI surgery

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a high-level specialist in bariatric and general surgery at Erdem Hospital. He serves on the editorial board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology.

• Recognised as an Associate Professor following his tenure at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery – used for minimally invasive abdominal procedures
• Active member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• Peer-reviews for the American Journal of Liver and Clinical Research

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital. She focuses on both acute and chronic pancreatitis cases in children and adolescents.

• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
• Specialised training in paediatric hepatology and nutrition at Akdeniz University
• Manages complex cases including care before and after liver transplantation
• Expert in treating gastroesophageal reflux and inflammatory bowel diseases in young patients

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital who previously managed the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex pancreatic and digestive tract disorders
• Subspecialised in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University in Istanbul
• Awarded multiple prizes by the Turkish Gastroenterology Association for clinical presentations
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for internal conditions

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.