Gastritis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Murat Sarikaya is a gastrointestinal specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on the complex triggers of stomach inflammation and gastric health.

• Published research on the link between Helicobacter pylori and internal organ ratios for better diagnosis
• Expert in esophagogastroduodenoscopy – a thin camera check of the food pipe and stomach
• Investigated different proton pump inhibitors and their effect on essential mineral levels like magnesium
• Specialises in managing acute gastric obstructions and complex inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract
• Academic contributor at Medipol University, keeping him at the forefront of internal medicine protocols

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a high-level gastroenterology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with decades of experience managing complex digestive disorders.

• Completed a specialized gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Attained the rank of Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University – a top-tier academic teaching role
• Expert in gastroenterology and internal medicine, focusing on chronic inflammation of the stomach lining
• Authored numerous international research papers and book chapters on clinical digestive health
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic brings top-tier international expertise to his role at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He holds specialized qualifications in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.

• Trained in advanced endoscopy at Anam Hospital in South Korea
• Completed a specialized ERCP course in Hamburg at the Olympus Training Centre
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Turgut Ozal Medical Center
• Recognised for research in liver regeneration and gastrointestinal health
• Maintains a high academic impact factor for his published medical work

Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who was named a Rising Star at the Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium.

• Holds specialist certificates in advanced endoscopy from Seoul and bariatric endoscopy from Brazil
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Fellowship-trained in hepatology, focusing on both liver health and digestive tract disorders
• Uses endoscopic techniques to monitor and manage chronic inflammation in the stomach lining