Gastric Ulcer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a double-specialised gastroenterologist who completed a prestigious international fellowship at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in treating Helicobacter pylori, the bacterial infection primarily responsible for gastric ulcers
• Expert in Argon Plasma Coagulation – uses ionised gas to stop bleeding in the stomach without traditional surgery
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue while preserving the healthy stomach lining
• Previously lead specialist at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, mentoring other gastroenterologists
• Skilled in endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the digestive tract and ulcer depth

Professor Muzaffer Al treats gastric ulcers using laparoscopic techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a key centre for digestive surgeries.

• Trained in antireflux surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – small incisions for faster recovery and reduced scarring
• Specialises in oncological cancer surgery for complex gastroenterology cases
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert subspecialty training in gastroenterology from Ege University.

• Treats stomach and duodenal ulcers using endoscopic methods to repair the digestive lining
• Performs argon plasma coagulation (APC) – a non-contact heat treatment to stop internal bleeding
• Specialises in interventional endoscopy to treat blockages and narrowing in the stomach or oesophagus
• Expertise includes managing chronic gastric inflammation and complications from inflammatory bowel diseases
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber, upholding clinical standards in digestive health

Education & Expertise

1995 to 2001 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

2001 to 2006 | Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine Specialization

2008 to 2011 | Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Subspecialty

2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 | University of Health Sciences – Professor

Professional Experience

2007 | Nusaybin State Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialist (Civil Service Obligation)

2011 to 2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Specialist

2014 to 2017 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2017 to 2021 | Health Sciences University – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2015 to 2021 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic – Clinic Chief

2021 to 2022 | University of Health Sciences – Professor of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

2015 to 2022 | Genomic Laboratory (GLAB) Coordinator, Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate

2014 to 2021 | Northern Clinics of Istanbul Journal (indexed in WoS and PubMed) – Founding Editor

2021 to Present | Turkish Liver Research Association – Board Member

2022 to Present | Hepatology Bulletin Journal – Editor

2019 to Present | Hepatology Forum Magazine – Editor

2016 to Present | World Journal of Hepatology – Editor

International Experience

1999 | Trainee Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

2000 | Trainee Doctor, Cardiology Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK

2005 | Assistant Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

Professional Memberships

Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Turkish Liver Research Association

EASL – European Association for the Study of Liver

APASL – Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver

AAAS – American Association for the Advancement of Science

Awards & Recognitions

2013 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Gilead Fellowship Award

2014 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Viral Hepatitis Fight Association Project Support Award

2014 | The Relationship between Spontaneous Seroconversion and Toll-Like Receptor Gene Polymorphism in Hepatitis B Infection – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Poster Second Prize

2015 | Research on Damage Pathways in Liver Tissue in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

2016 | Investigations of the EGF and Its Receptor EGFR Gene Variants in Ulcerative Colitis – XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on complex digestive health and internal medicine.

• Specialises in endoscopic interventions to treat acute gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers
• Expert in managing ulcer complications for patients using anticoagulants and blood thinners
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Sakarya University in advanced diagnostic techniques for digestive disorders
• Researches gastrointestinal comorbidities to improve recovery for patients with complex medical backgrounds

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center.

• Specialises in internal medicine and gastroenterology for managing digestive tract disorders
• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University within one of Turkey's top medical programmes
• Trained at the Akdeniz University Division of Gastroenterology – a major regional clinical centre
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating gastric ulcers through endoscopic assessment and medical therapy
• Member of the medical faculty at Akdeniz University, training other specialists in gastric health

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in complex endoscopic procedures for digestive diseases.

• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection to remove abnormal tissue from the digestive tract without open surgery
• Fellow of Ege University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association ERCP working group focusing on biliary and pancreatic health
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies and endoscopies to manage severe gastric conditions

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a senior paediatric specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She brings high-level expertise to managing complex digestive issues in children.

• Specialises in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition for infants and children
• Former Chair of the Department of Paediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-ranked medical school in Turkey
• Published clinical research on paediatric gut health and bacterial interactions
• Provides expert care for childhood stomach conditions and nutritional disorders

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.

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

• Specialises in medical nutrition therapy for chronic gastrointestinal diseases
• Completed clinical internships at Hacettepe Oncology and Adult Hospitals
• Managing nutritional protocols for metabolic and bariatric surgery recovery
• Expertise in food intolerances and congenital metabolic conditions
• Completed specialised training in bariatric nutrition and obesity innovations

Professor Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic standing from Ege University.

• Treats stomach diseases using endoscopic methods to manage ulcers and digestive canal strictures
• Expert in ERCP, a specialised technique to examine and treat blockages in the digestive tract
• Performs polyp removal and stent placements without the need for traditional open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Turkish Association for the Study of Liver