Polyps Of The Gastrointestinal Tract Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Doganay is a highly credentialed gastroenterology specialist and clinical leader at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He previously served as Clinic Chief at a major training and research hospital, where he oversaw complex digestive health cases.

• Specialises in therapeutic endoscopy to detect and remove gastrointestinal polyps without open surgery
• Fellow of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
• Trained at leading UK hospitals including Manchester and Edinburgh Western General
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for research into digestive tissue health

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 treating gastrointestinal polyps specifically in children and adolescents
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Conducted research into enteropathogenic bacterial agents and paediatric digestive health
• Focuses on nutritional management alongside clinical treatment for younger patients
• Provides expert care for complex childhood digestive disorders at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Muzaffer Al specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performed over 12,000 metabolic and bariatric procedures during his career
• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy – involves small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Istanbul University Çapa

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre, focusing on complex gastrointestinal health.

• Specialises in therapeutic gastroenterology for managing gastrointestinal polyps
• Holds a PhD in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Former senior faculty member at Akdeniz University's Department of Internal Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic procedures to identify and remove polyps
• Trains other specialists in advanced digestive health protocols

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Professor Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic tenure from Ege University.

• Specialises in endoscopic removal of polyps within the digestive system canal
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat issues in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Expert in treating complex strictures and narrowing in the gastrointestinal tract
• Focuses on managing digestive system cancers and chronic inflammatory conditions
• Fellowship-trained in internal diseases and gastroenterology at Ege University

Professor Nihat Okcu is a leading gastroenterology specialist at Pendik Medipol University Hospital, with a career spanning over four decades in digestive health.

• Specialises in diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to detect and monitor polyps safely
• Expert in identifying markers for gastric and colorectal cancers for early intervention
• Published extensive research on upper gastrointestinal bleeding and peptic ulcer healing
• Fellow of Karadeniz Technical University in Gastroenterology with senior academic credentials

Volkan Kinas is a specialist oncological surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the surgical removal of polyps and tumours throughout the digestive tract.

• Specialises in colon cancer surgery and gastrointestinal tract management
• Performs oncological surgery for gastric and pancreatic conditions
• Focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery to improve overall digestive health
• Manages complex cases involving bile duct and thyroid cancer surgeries

Professor Osman Aktas is a leading surgical specialist at Avicenna International Hospital with deep expertise in endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques. He focuses on removing gastrointestinal growths using minimally invasive methods to ensure faster healing and less pain.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal tumours and obstructions
• Completed intensive laparoscopic surgery training in Germany
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for complex intestinal diseases and abdominal repairs
• Former Head of Surgery and Chief Physician at several major military hospitals
• Expert in oncological resections for gastric and colorectal conditions

The doctor has 17 years of experience in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgeries, being among the first in India trained in Banded Bypass, Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Mini Gastric Bypass in Los Angeles, USA. He performs the innovative Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodeno-jejunal bypass, known for its effectiveness in weight loss and Type II Diabetes Mellitus resolution, especially for vegetarian patients. Trained in Italy for Robotic GI Surgery, he utilizes advanced techniques for precision and recovery.

Practicing Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery with Minimally Invasive Techniques since 2009, only 1% of his patients experience significant morbidity, aligning with global standards. Over 90% of diabetic patients maintain a healthy lifestyle without insulin or oral medications.

The doctor handles complex bariatric cases, including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Revision Bariatric Surgery. He is skilled in advanced minimally invasive and robotic upper GI and Biliopancreatic surgeries, with multiple publications and international speaking engagements.

The department of bariatric surgery is certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.