Crohn's Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Nihat Okcu is a senior gastroenterologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing inflammatory bowel conditions and gastrointestinal health.

• Specialises in endoscopy and biopsy for precise diagnosis of digestive tract issues
• Former professor of internal medicine with extensive academic leadership in gastroenterology
• Published researcher on colorectal markers and chronic inflammatory liver status
• Highly skilled in managing complex gastric and intestinal bleeding cases

Ezgi Sevic is a clinical dietitian at Medical Park Izmir who graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical nutrition therapy for chronic gastrointestinal conditions
• Expertise in managing dietary triggers for food intolerances and inflammation
• Former intern at Hacettepe Oncology and Paediatric hospitals
• Completed specialist training in metabolic and bariatric nutrition
• Manages complex nutritional needs for patients with diabetes and congenital disorders

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Professor Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz is a senior gastroenterology specialist who held a long-term professorship at Ege University, a leading Turkish medical institution.

• Specialises in managing inflammatory bowel diseases including complex Crohn's disease cases
• Expert in ERCP, a specialised procedure used to examine and treat digestive system ducts
• Uses endoscopic treatments to clear digestive canal strictures without invasive surgery
• Performs balloon stent applications to open narrowings in the digestive tract
• Sub-branch specialist in gastroenterology with focus on internal medicine and digestive health

Dr Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital with high-level expertise in endoscopic diagnostics and bowel management.

• Specialises in chromoendoscopy, using special dyes to detect precancerous changes in the bowel lining early
• Expert in managing gastrointestinal strictures using balloon and bougie dilatation to widen narrowed bowel sections
• Performs therapeutic colonoscopy and flexible rectosigmoidoscopy to monitor and treat intestinal inflammation
• Completed specialist gastroenterology training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Ali Solmaz is a general and bariatric surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in general, metabolic, and obesity surgery. Dr. Solmaz completed his medical education and surgical training at Marmara University, a leading institution in Turkey. He earned his associate professorship at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Solmaz has performed thousands of surgeries at hospitals such as Çamlıca Erdem Hospital and Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital. He is known for his skills in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. These techniques help patients recover faster and achieve better results.

He is active in medical research and serves on the editorial boards of several journals. Dr. Solmaz is also a member of professional organizations, including IFSO, the Turkish Surgery Association, and the Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Association.

The doctor has 17 years of experience in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgeries, being among the first in India trained in Banded Bypass, Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Mini Gastric Bypass in Los Angeles, USA. He performs the innovative Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodeno-jejunal bypass, known for its effectiveness in weight loss and Type II Diabetes Mellitus resolution, especially for vegetarian patients. Trained in Italy for Robotic GI Surgery, he utilizes advanced techniques for precision and recovery.

Practicing Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery with Minimally Invasive Techniques since 2009, only 1% of his patients experience significant morbidity, aligning with global standards. Over 90% of diabetic patients maintain a healthy lifestyle without insulin or oral medications.

The doctor handles complex bariatric cases, including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Revision Bariatric Surgery. He is skilled in advanced minimally invasive and robotic upper GI and Biliopancreatic surgeries, with multiple publications and international speaking engagements.

The department of bariatric surgery is certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with award-winning research into digestive disorders.

• Specialises in therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy for bowel management
• Formerly the Administrative Head of a major Gastroenterology Clinic
• Won the Turkish Gastroenterology Association's prize for clinical presentations
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Clinical focus includes managing inflammatory bowel conditions and liver health

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric digestive health at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Holds specialist qualifications in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Manages complex immune-mediated digestive conditions in children
• Uses endoscopy to monitor internal inflammation and bowel healing
• Specialises in managing nutrition and growth in young patients

Associate Professor Binnur Simsek is a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with dedicated expertise in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and functional gut disorders.

• Specialises in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis management
• Former lead at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital gastroenterology unit
• Subspecialised in gastroenterohepatology at Istanbul University's top medical faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society
• Expert in treating malabsorption issues, including Celiac disease and related conditions