Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a highly regarded gastroenterologist who holds an international certificate in endoscopy from the Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Specialises in ERCP, a procedure used to treat bile and pancreatic duct blockages without open surgery
• Recognised as a 2019 Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium
• Member of the specialized ERCP Study Group at the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Fellowship trained in hepatology, focusing on liver and pancreatic health

Professor Halil Alis is a leading general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with published research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and reduced pain
• International Active Member of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO)
• Recognised expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy for internal visual examinations
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul School of Medicine

Assistant Professor Shencan Acar is a gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on digestive health.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures for managing internal bleeding and organ diagnostics
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex digestive issues and liver-related complications
• Completed specialised gastroenterology training at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on diagnosing difficult gastrointestinal cases using modern imaging techniques

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz is a leading specialist in paediatric gastroenterology who previously served as the Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in paediatric digestive health including complex inflammation of the pancreas
• Completed sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylul University
• Investigates nutritional impacts on digestive recovery and recurrent gastrointestinal issues
• Former Pediatrics Instructor at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Published research on bacterial interactions and paediatric nutritional deficiencies

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert training from South Korea. He treats complex pancreatic inflammation using keyhole procedures instead of open surgery.

• Performs ERCP to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts without large incisions
• Uses endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the pancreas to guide treatment decisions
• Specialises in stent applications to bypass obstructions and manage chronic inflammation
• Completed advanced gastroenterology training at Korea University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a dual-trained gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with expert focus on complex biliary and pancreatic disorders.

• Performs ERCP – a specialised endoscopic technique used to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts
• Sub-specialised in gastroenterology at Ege University, a leading training hospital in Turkey
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) – a heat-based method to treat abnormal digestive system tissues
• Applies stenting for gastrointestinal blockages to restore normal flow and function
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber