Cirrhosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed advanced endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of chronic liver conditions.

• Specialises in hepatology and internal medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Mastered ERCP techniques at the Olympus Training Center in Hamburg for bile duct procedures
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
• Published significant research on liver regeneration and recovery models in medical journals
• Recognised as a leading academic with a high impact factor for clinical research

Dr. Cemalettin Aydin is a professor of general surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastroenterology surgery and complex weight loss procedures. He completed a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at the Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

• Performs advanced bariatric surgeries including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions such as pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Expert in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.
• Works at Medipol Acibadem, a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Osman Aktas is a general surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He completed laparoscopic surgery training in Germany. He specializes in oncological and metabolic surgeries. Dr. Aktas previously served as chief physician at several prominent military hospitals.

• Performs complex cancer surgeries like the Whipple procedure and colorectal resections.
• Treats obesity and diabetes using metabolic surgery techniques.
• Manages gastrointestinal tumors and obstructions through minimally invasive methods.
• Uses laser therapy for modern treatment of anal diseases.

Professor Ali Solmaz is a leading surgical expert at Erdem Hospital who serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Liver and Clinical Research.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for metabolic health
• Editorial board member for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Fellow of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical research institutions

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran specialises in managing liver disease in young patients and oversees care before and after liver transplantation.

• Focuses on paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology for infants and children
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Expertise in managing chronic liver conditions and nutritional support
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a major centre for liver transplant medicine
• Treats complex digestive system disorders alongside metabolic liver issues

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is a liver specialist at Biruni University Hospital with award-winning research recognized by the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.

• Specialises in hepatology and the long-term management of chronic liver conditions
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Former Administrative Responsible at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded for excellence in gastroenterology oral presentations at national congresses
• Provides endoscopy and colonoscopy for diagnostic monitoring of liver health

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.

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.

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.

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Pendik Medipol University Hospital with a heavy research focus on liver parenchymal insufficiency and cirrhosis management.

• Specialises in managing chronic active hepatitis and liver parenchymal insufficiency
• Uses ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy for accurate internal diagnosis
• Published extensive research on sex hormone changes in liver cirrhosis patients
• Expert in treating portal hypertension complications, including Budd-Chiari syndrome
• Former Professor of Internal Medicine at Ataturk University

Professor Murat Sarikaya is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in the management of complex liver and biliary disorders.

• Extensive research background in hepatitis B and C management to prevent liver damage
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP for bile duct issues
• Published clinical research on liver-to-spleen ratios for monitoring liver health
• Former specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on inpatient care models for chronic viral hepatitis patients

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student and focuses on nutritional management for chronic liver and metabolic conditions.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for chronic diseases and congenital metabolic disorders
• Manages dietary protocols for patients with diabetes and complex food intolerances
• Completed specialised training in bariatric and obesity nutrition at Medical Park Izmir
• Experienced in parenteral nutrition, providing intravenous nutrients for patients unable to eat
• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital and major community health centres