Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Varocha Mahachai is a senior hepatology specialist who leads the gastroenterology team at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

• Held a clinical pharmacology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco
• Treats cases of fatty liver and hepatitis to prevent further liver damage
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
• Earned a Master of Science from the University of Alberta in Canada

Jasti B. K. Surendra is a consultant gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospitals, specialising in the management of complex liver and digestive disorders.

• Treats advanced liver disease and complications resulting from long-term scarring
• Practices at Manipal Hospitals – part of one of India's largest and most respected medical networks
• Focuses on clinical gastroenterology including liver health and metabolic disorders
• Provides specialist care for patients requiring long-term management of digestive system health

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