Barrett's esophagus Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric gastroenterology who focuses on complex digestive and oesophageal conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
• Specialises in gastroesophageal reflux disease, the primary driver of Barrett's esophagus
• Expertise in managed care for chronic abdominal pain and digestive system inflammation
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in paediatric gastric disorders

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is a specialist gastroenterologist who formerly served as the Administrative Head of the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional endoscopy to monitor and treat changes in the oesophageal lining
• Highly awarded researcher with multiple national prizes for his work in clinical gastroenterology
• Expertise in managing complex digestive tract conditions and pre-cancerous tissues
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Subspecialty trained in gastroenterology at the Medeniyet University Göztepe Training Hospital

Professor Murat Sarikaya is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex oesophageal and gastric disorders.

• Expert in esophagogastroduodenoscopy for precise mapping of tissue changes in the oesophagus
• Extensive research background in inflammatory gastric conditions and medication-induced esophagitis
• Fellowship-trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital in gastroenterology
• Published researcher in international journals like the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Focuses on managing acid-related complications to prevent progression to oesophageal cancer

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex oesophageal and gastric conditions.

• Specialises in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to monitor and treat cellular changes in the oesophageal lining
• Published extensive research on gastric lesions and upper gastrointestinal bleeding in leading medical journals
• Uses fine-needle aspiration biopsy to provide accurate diagnoses for mass lesions in the abdominal area
• Focuses on the relationship between nutritional habits, Helicobacter pylori, and chronic digestive system diseases

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Dr. Adil Baykan is a general and oncological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He is a senior professor on the faculty of medicine at Ankara University. Dr. Baykan specializes in colorectal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for cancer treatment. He completed surgical training at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London.
• Treats colon cancer, thyroid diseases, and breast conditions like fibrocystic disease.
• Performs complex procedures including colectomy, esophagectomy, and stomach resection.
• Published numerous articles on colon cancer in international medical journals.

Dr. Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University. Dr. Sevic focuses on bariatric nutrition and chronic disease management. She works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 1,200 international patients annually.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course and Innovations in Obesity Course.
• Specializes in nutrition plans for post-metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
• Treats patients with diabetes, cancer, and congenital metabolic diseases.
• Conducts nutritional counseling for child and adolescent weight control.