Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of chronic pancreatitis and complex biliary tract disorders
• Completed a gastroenterology surgery fellowship at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery – teaches next-generation surgeons in abdominal procedures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes pancreatic resections and restorative procedures for digestive system health

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed intensive training in Hamburg and South Korea to master complex endoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in ERCP, a delicate endoscopic technique used to clear blockages in the pancreatic and bile ducts
• Completed an international ERCP course at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg
• Trained in endoscopy at Korea University Anam Hospital to perform minimally invasive diagnostic procedures
• Former Assistant Chief Physician at the Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active researcher with a high-impact factor and H-index for his contributions to gastroenterology

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a high-level specialist in bariatric and general surgery at Erdem Hospital. He serves on the editorial board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology.

• Recognised as an Associate Professor following his tenure at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery – used for minimally invasive abdominal procedures
• Active member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• Peer-reviews for the American Journal of Liver and Clinical Research

Professor Jaydeep Palep leads the International Excellence Foundation certified centre for bariatric and minimal access surgery at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specialises in robotic biliopancreatic surgery for complex conditions of the pancreas and gallbladder.

• Trained in Italy for robotic surgery to provide greater precision and faster recovery
• Specialises in biliopancreatic surgeries involving the stomach, duodenum, and pancreas
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat complex and previously failed surgical cases
• Regularly invited to speak at international conferences on metabolic and upper GI surgery

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He is a recognized medical advisor for major South Korean networks like KBS and MBC. Dr. Cheon is a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. He works at a KOIHA-accredited facility that treats 20,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric and esophageal cancers.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in small-bowel capsule endoscopy and Helicobacter pylori infection management.
• Life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital who previously managed the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex pancreatic and digestive tract disorders
• Subspecialised in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University in Istanbul
• Awarded multiple prizes by the Turkish Gastroenterology Association for clinical presentations
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for internal conditions

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran is a specialist in paediatric gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital. She focuses on both acute and chronic pancreatitis cases in children and adolescents.

• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
• Specialised training in paediatric hepatology and nutrition at Akdeniz University
• Manages complex cases including care before and after liver transplantation
• Expert in treating gastroesophageal reflux and inflammatory bowel diseases in young patients

Dr. Ekrem Aslan is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He has contributed to over 15 international and national peer-reviewed medical publications. Dr. Aslan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in colorectal surgery.

• Treats complex conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs advanced procedures including self-expanding metal stents for esophageal strictures.
• Expertise covers motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease management.
• Published research on hepatocellular carcinoma risk and intestinal ultrasound techniques.

Professor Demirturk is a specialist gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital who previously served on the Higher Science Council at Turkeys GATA medical academy.

• Specialises in managing acute and chronic inflammation of the pancreas
• Former Chief of Gastroenterology at a major university teaching hospital
• Expert in endoscopic procedures to clear blocked pancreatic ducts
• Fellowship trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who completed elite international training in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery at the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less post-operative pain
• Former Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Completed advanced surgical practice at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Performs oncological surgery focusing on complex digestive tract and glandular conditions
• Regularly publishes surgical research in both national and international medical journals