Gastroenterology Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on diagnosing and treating various digestive health conditions.

• Manages chronic gastrointestinal disorders including reflux and gastritis
• Treats peptic ulcers and provides care for chronic liver diseases
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine for accurate adult inner-health diagnosis
• Organises preventative health screenings and personalised risk assessments
• Provides care in English for international patients

Associate Professor Binnur Simsek is a dual-specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on complex liver diseases and inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Subspecialty-trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in gastroenterohepatology
• Manages difficult cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Expert in treating hepatic cirrhosis and complications like portal hypertension
• Member of the Turkish Association For The Study of The Liver
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies and stomach ulcers involving severe bleeding

Associate Professor Ozturk is a specialist general surgeon at Vital Clinic with academic background from Medipol University. He focuses on surgical treatments for the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract.

• Specialises in managing colorectal and stomach cancers
• Expert in treating stomach enlargement and esophageal narrowing
• Performs surgical removal of gastric polyps and gallbladder stones
• Manages liver enlargement and metastatic liver disease
• Trained at the Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

Professor Selami Sozubir is a specialist in paediatric abdominal surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has authored 65 scientific publications with over 1,000 citations in the field of paediatric care.

• Treats congenital abnormalities of the upper and lower digestive systems
• Focuses on newborn surgery and complex abdominal reconstructions
• Awarded Best Clinical Study at the Saudi Arab Congress
• Trained at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the USA
• Recognised by the Kosovo Government for his medical contributions

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with a focus on dermato-oncology and surgical skin tumour removal.

• Treats malignant and benign skin tumours using precise surgical interventions
• Manages chronic conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
• Performs laser therapies for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Provides specialised dermatological care for elderly patients with chronic skin diseases
• Uses non-invasive rejuvenation techniques like mesotherapy and chemical peels

Professor Ozdil is a National Scholar Award winner at Biruni University Hospital who specialises in advanced endoscopic techniques for digestive disorders.

• Performs POEM and ESD to treat swallowing disorders and remove tumours without open surgery
• Uses ERCP and cholangioscopy to view and treat bile ducts and gallstones
• Specialises in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic liver conditions
• Recipient of multiple awards for research into Helicobacter Pylori and hepatitis treatment
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology and Liver Associations

Professor Binnursimsek is a leading gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex liver care and transplant medicine.

• Treats cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer cases
• Expert in viral hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• Uses Fibroscan – non-invasive ultrasound to check liver scarring without a biopsy
• Performs videocapsule endoscopy – a swallowed tiny camera to view small bowel issues
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver

Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a strong focus on digestive health in children and infants.

• Specialises in infancy and childhood nutrition and breastfeeding consultancy
• Authored a dedicated thesis on the evaluation of children with acute pancreatitis
• Manages nutritional needs and preventive care for patients aged 0 to 18
• Researched zinc deficiency and its links to skin and joint conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in child health

Dr Ekrem Aslan is a specialist gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and complex motility disorders.

• Specialises in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis management
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures for diagnosis and treatment
• Expert in treating chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and biliary tract conditions
• Published research on the use of self-expanding metal stents for esophageal strictures
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Dr Irfan Koruk is a leading specialist in interventional endoscopy at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed his advanced training in endoscopic ultrasonography at the State University of New York.

• Performs ERCP and cholangioscopy to treat complex bile duct and pancreatic conditions
• Specialises in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for detailed internal imaging and biopsy
• Co-authored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy quality improvement guidelines
• Founded the Gaziantep State Hospital Endoscopy Unit to improve regional surgical access

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a globally trained specialist in minimally invasive surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed prestigious fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for digestive and endocrine conditions
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with international training in Canada and Sweden
• Performs keyhole procedures using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with over a decade of clinical experience. She focuses on both medical skin conditions and surgical dermato-oncology.

• Specialises in the early detection and surgical management of skin cancers
• Treats medical conditions including severe acne, psoriasis, and chronic eczema
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Performs rejuvenation procedures including chemical peels and mesotherapy treatments

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on clinical nutrition to manage metabolic and digestive health conditions.

• Designs tailored diet plans to help manage diabetes and metabolic disorders
• Creates evidence-based nutrition programmes to support cardiovascular and thyroid health
• Develops pediatric and adolescent meal plans focused on healthy growth and development
• Provides lifestyle counselling for long-term wellness and preventive health through balanced eating

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a surgical specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from the 1st Surgical Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats gastrointestinal tract conditions including gallbladder disease and appendicitis
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions that mean less pain and a faster return home
• Performs endocrine operations on the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages abdominal hernias and emergency trauma surgical cases

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an eye surgery expert at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who focuses on restoring vision through precision microsurgery.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification for cataract removal with premium lens implantation
• Performs refractive laser surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages complex retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Provides surgical and medical management for glaucoma to prevent vision loss
• Treats corneal disorders such as keratoconus and performs corneal transplants