Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University, training the next generation of specialists.

• Focuses on digestive health for children from infancy through to adolescence
• Sub-specialised in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Manages complex cases of recurrent diarrhoea and chronic gut inflammation
• Investigates the link between childhood nutrition and long-term digestive health
• Fluent in English to assist families visiting from overseas

Assistant Professor Ayhan Levent serves as an internal medicine specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on gastrointestinal health and metabolic disorders.

• Trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital internal diseases clinic
• Graduated from the Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the academic faculty at Uskudar University
• Provides expert care for complex internal medicine and gastric conditions

Dr Tepebasi specialises in minimally invasive weight loss solutions at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, focusing on gastric balloon procedures for patients wanting a reversible surgical alternative.

• Performs gastric balloon insertions to help manage appetite and portion control
• Combines procedures with tailored diet plans for visible weight loss results
• Leads a multidisciplinary team providing nutritional coaching and emotional support
• Focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes and long-term follow-up care

Dr Muzaffer Al is a specialist in advanced gastroenterological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster with less scarring.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa faculties
• Specialises in antireflux surgery to treat chronic acid reflux without open surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic resection for stomach and intestinal conditions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for pancreatitis, ulcers, and gastrointestinal polyps
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for complex bariatric and oncological cancer surgeries

Professor Doganay is a pre-eminent gastroenterologist and former Clinic Chief who leads liver and digestive disease research at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Trained at prestigious UK hospitals in Manchester and Edinburgh
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his work on liver fibrosis
• Specialises in ulcerative colitis and chronic hepatitis treatment
• Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Forum

Dr Aslanov is a gastroenterology subspecialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Specialises in ERCP, an endoscopic technique used to treat blockages in the pancreatic and biliary ducts
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and lesions without surgery
• Manages complex inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Expert in endoscopic stenting and dilatation to clear obstructions in the food pipe and stomach
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training in advanced endoscopic surgery from Korea University.

• Specialises in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – removing early-stage tumours without invasive open surgery
• Performs ERCP to treat complex gallbladder and pancreatic duct conditions
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Uses endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for precise removal of deep gastrointestinal polyps