Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Colak is a senior specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who has held academic roles at the Cleveland Clinic. He focuses on complex endoscopic procedures and liver transplantation support.

• Served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the US
• Specialised in endoscopic applications and liver transplantation care
• Former Head of Gastroenterology at Istanbul Civilization University
• Managed high-level healthcare as part of the Presidential Health Coordinate

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist surgeon at ID Clinic Bangkok who brings global training to his practice. He serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals
• Undertook further surgical training in the United States at UTHSC and PACES
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Current consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Emre Yildirim is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

• Served as a lecturer at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex digestive system and internal diseases
• Focuses on diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures
• Trained other specialists during his academic tenure at Gaziantep

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Dr Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with international training in modern endoscopic techniques.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at the CHA Bundang Medical Center
• Attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium to refine diagnostic skills
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Specialises in internal medicine and gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Active in the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research and Training

Dr Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a leading specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology at Intrarat Hospital, where he focuses on both medical and surgical digestive care.

• Holds specialist diplomas from Chulalongkorn Memorial and Ramathibodi Hospitals – two of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating reflux and removing polyps
• Provides comprehensive care for liver-related conditions as a certified hepatologist
• Expertise includes complex gastric procedures and oesophageal health

Dr Ozlem Ozer Chakir has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds an Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in bariatric endoscopy with international training from Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Member of the ERCP Study Group, focusing on complex gallbladder and bile duct issues
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Published more than 30 research papers and chapters on gastroenterology
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor Halil Alis is a specialist surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has published extensive research on complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic stomach and bowel resections using small incisions to support faster patient recovery
• Specialises in minimally invasive gallbladder removal and treatments for pancreatic diseases
• Focuses on gastrointestinal endoscopy and metabolic surgery for long-term digestive health
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Researches emergency surgery techniques for the gastrointestinal system

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly regarded gastroenterology subspecialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions and rare clinical cases.

• Expert in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Focuses on hepatology, managing liver diseases and post-transplant complications
• Uses endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles on rare GI conditions
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine