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The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and completed residency in Internal Medicine at Ankara University by 2004, earning the title of Internist. With a prolific academic career, the doctor has contributed 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and presented at 25 local and international congresses. The doctor received the Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Awards at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress.

Specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, the doctor focuses on treatments such as POEM for achalasia, ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers, ERCP for bile duct treatment, Z-POEM for Zenker’s Diverticulum, and G-POEM for gastroparesis.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and chronic Hepatitis B.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Former Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.