Crohn's Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic brings top-tier academic expertise to the management of Crohn's disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialised in gastroenterology with advanced training from elite centres in South Korea and Hamburg
• Uses ERCP – a specialised endoscopic technique to diagnose and treat bile duct and pancreatic complications
• Expertise in advanced endoscopy for internal imaging and minimally invasive monitoring of intestinal health
• Recognised for clinical research with a high impact factor in gastroenterological studies
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center

Associate Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir leads the gastroenterology department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and was named a 2019 Rising Star in endoscopy.

• Completed a specialized gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Performed over 1,100 complex abdominal and digestive procedures
• Holds international certificates in endoscopic techniques from South Korea and Brazil
• Active member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in managing Crohn's disease for children, formerly serving as the Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University.

• Specialises in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition for complex digestive issues
• Former Chair of Pediatrics at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in treating nutritional deficiencies caused by chronic bowel inflammation
• Research focus on how bacteria interact with the digestive system in children
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• Specialises in colonoscopy for monitoring and managing inflammatory bowel conditions
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group
• Qualified at Ege University and holds associate professor status at Bakirçay University

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior gastroenterologist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre, where he treats complex inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease through the Division of Gastroenterology
• Completed medical residency and a PhD at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major transplant centre, handling cases requiring multidisciplinary coordination
• Focuses on internal medicine subspecialties for digestive and intestinal health

Professor Muzaffer Al leverages specialised training from Istanbul University to manage complex digestive conditions through minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on oncological and bariatric surgery within the digestive system
• Refined robotic and keyhole techniques at the Capa Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a research focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease and IBD-related anaemia – focusing on iron regulation through (pro)hepcidin studies
• Expert in endoscopic interventions for managing gastrointestinal bleeding and complex digestive tract complications
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 international peer-reviewed articles on internal medicine and rare gastrointestinal cases

Professor Binicier is a highly trained gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in managing inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis cases
• Completed specialised gastroenterology training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue without major surgery
• Uses argon plasma coagulation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and lesions safely

Associate Professor Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a subspeciality in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

• Specialises in managing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using targeted therapies
• Trained at Ege University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions for digestive health
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to treat gastrointestinal bleeding with thermal energy
• Performs ERCP to diagnose and treat issues in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.