Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on complex pancreatic and bile duct procedures.

• Performs pancreatic surgery to treat chronic inflammation and related complications
• Specialises in bile duct surgery to restore normal digestive flow
• Focuses on oncological surgery for cases where pancreatitis involves tumours
• Manages metabolic and bariatric cases that impact organ health
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major regional surgical centre

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

Ezgi Sevic graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University as an honour student, specialising in clinical nutrition for chronic and metabolic conditions.

• Manages nutritional therapy for chronic diseases including pancreatitis and metabolic disorders
• Completed specialised training in bariatric nutrition and innovations in obesity care
• Uses clinical protocols for total parenteral nutrition – feeding via the vein for patients with digestive issues
• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology and Paediatric hospitals
• Specialises in managing food intolerances and insulin resistance across all age groups

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

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

Professor Demirturk is a specialist gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital who previously served on the Higher Science Council at Turkeys GATA medical academy.

• Specialises in managing acute and chronic inflammation of the pancreas
• Former Chief of Gastroenterology at a major university teaching hospital
• Expert in endoscopic procedures to clear blocked pancreatic ducts
• Fellowship trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology