Barrett's esophagus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified specialist in gastroenterology surgery who treats complex digestive tract issues at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in gastroenterology surgery – focusing on surgical management of the digestive system
• Holds a Professorship from Inonu University – demonstrating leadership and academic expertise in general surgery
• Specialises in surgical interventions for the oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract
• Trained at the Türkiye High Specialization Hospital in gastrointestinal surgery protocols

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Professor Jaydeep Palep leads the International Excellence Foundation certified bariatric and minimal access surgery department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in robotic GI surgery – uses high-precision robotic arms for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Trained in Italy and the USA in minimally invasive upper GI techniques
• Performs complex stomach and oesophageal procedures for high-risk patients
• Maintains a low morbidity rate of 1% – matching strict global safety standards
• Regularly demonstrates surgical techniques live at major international medical conferences

Professor Ali Solmaz is a leading surgical specialist at Erdem Hospital with high-level academic expertise in gastrointestinal health and surgical interventions.

• Serves on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD) for minimally invasive procedures
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and recovery time
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions for surgical research

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