Ulcerative colitis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International University Hospital who focuses on managing complex digestive system disorders.

• Specialises in colonoscopy for investigating and monitoring inflammation within the large intestine
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – a procedure to remove abnormal tissue without the need for open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association and the ERCP working group
• Trained at Ege University – one of the region's most reputable medical institutions

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

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. 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.

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level training in therapeutic endoscopy from Hamburg and South Korea.

• Specialises in managing chronic inflammation of the digestive tract
• Trained in advanced endoscopy at Anam Hospital in South Korea
• Completed specialised ERCP training at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active clinical researcher with a focus on liver and intestinal recovery

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly trained specialist who holds a dual qualification in general surgery and gastroenterology surgery.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery – teaches next-generation surgeons at Inonu University
• Specialises in surgical management of chronic bowel conditions and complex digestive tract disorders
• Former Associate Professor with extensive academic expertise in surgical outcomes

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 Doctor Ali Solmaz serves on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology, overseeing the latest surgical standards for bowel conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Held a senior role at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Active member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric digestive health, focusing on inflammation and long-term gut management.

• Specialises in paediatric ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Manages complex cases including malabsorption and chronic abdominal pain
• Expertise in liver transplant care and inflammatory pancreas conditions
• Recognised by the Turkish Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist who served as the Administrative Responsible for the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative colitis
• Completed a subspecialty fellowship in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Recipient of multiple awards for research from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostic techniques for inflammatory bowel disease monitoring