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

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)

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior specialist in gastroenterology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital with deep expertise in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and organ transplants.

• Specialises in treating patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
• Completed advanced gastroenterology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic procedures to monitor and manage large intestine health
• Member of the gastroenterology team at a major organ transplant centre

Professor Hamdi Levent Doganay is a highly decorated gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in managing chronic bowel inflammation. He was awarded for his research into genetic variants in ulcerative colitis patients at the XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery.

• Served as Clinic Chief of Gastroenterology at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Investigates genetic markers to help personalise treatment for inflammatory bowel conditions
• Member of the European Association for the Study of Liver (EASL)
• Completed specialist medical training and observerships at two major hospitals in the United Kingdom
• Founded and edits several international journals indexed in PubMed and Web of Science

Associate Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a highly trained gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with dual specialisations in internal medicine and digestive diseases.

• Specialises in inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Trained at the prestigious Korea University Faculty of Medicine in gastroenterology
• Uses endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without major surgery
• Expert in argon plasma coagulation for treating digestive system bleeding
• Focuses on precise diagnosis through colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital specialising in inflammatory bowel diseases. He completed his sub-specialisation at Ege University, a leading Turkish medical hub.

• Specialises in managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease cases
• Expert in argon plasma coagulation – uses ionised gas to treat digestive tract bleeding
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat issues in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Highly skilled in colonoscopy and endoscopic polypectomy for bowel monitoring
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex inflammatory bowel conditions. He has contributed significantly to gastrointestinal research through numerous published clinical studies.

• Specialises in colonoscopy and upper endoscopy for accurate bowel assessment
• Expert in treating ulcerative colitis and managing chronic gastrointestinal inflammation
• Published research on colorectal markers and diagnostic biopsy techniques
• Leading academic at Pendik Medipol University Hospital training the next generation of specialists

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

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