Esophagectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

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

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Inonu University
• Completed a specialised fellowship at the Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Focuses on complex gastrointestinal procedures and surgical oncology
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Osman Aktas is a general surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He completed laparoscopic surgery training in Germany. He specializes in oncological and metabolic surgeries. Dr. Aktas previously served as chief physician at several prominent military hospitals.

• Performs complex cancer surgeries like the Whipple procedure and colorectal resections.
• Treats obesity and diabetes using metabolic surgery techniques.
• Manages gastrointestinal tumors and obstructions through minimally invasive methods.
• Uses laser therapy for modern treatment of anal diseases.

Dr Rafail Ibayev is a surgical specialist at Erdem Hospital who focuses on both benign and malignant tumours of the digestive tract.

• Performs complex laparoscopic and open operations for oesophageal diseases
• Expertise includes anti-reflux procedures and surgical feeding tube placement
• Skilled in gastroscopy for precise internal mapping of the oesophagus
• Handles oncological cases involving the stomach and small intestine
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to help speed up patient recovery

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Dr. Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the national oral presentation prize from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Ozturk focuses on complex digestive conditions and liver research. He treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs stomach resections and endoscopic gastric polyp removals.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research.
• Served as the administrative responsible for a major gastroenterology clinic.

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Professor Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu is a senior thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical institutions.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for diseases of the chest and oesophagus
• Operates within a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards
• Focuses on complex thoracic procedures in a high-volume university setting
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care teams for oncology patients

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.