Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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

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

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Professor Naresh Bhat leads the Gastroenterology Department at Aster CMI Hospital – one of India's most respected medical centres.

• Treats a wide range of digestive and bowel conditions
• Oversees clinical standards for the hospital's gastroenterology team
• Manages complex cases involving the stomach, liver, and intestines

Professor Varocha Mahachai is a senior medical gastroenterologist at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya with dual North American fellowships and extensive clinical expertise.

• Specialises in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and complex reflux conditions
• Trained at the University of California, San Francisco in clinical pharmacology
• Holds a Master of Science from the University of Alberta in Canada
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG) and Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Expert in hepatology including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease