Ersin Ozturk

Ersin Öztürk is a Professor of General Surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures. Öztürk completed a colorectal surgery research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA. This training informs his approach to digestive tract cancers.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Ersin Öztürk treats various oncological and digestive conditions. He performs surgical treatment for esophageal, stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers. The doctor also treats colorectal diseases, including colon and rectal cancers.

His surgical approach includes several key areas:

• Laparoscopic Surgery: Uses minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster.
• Obesity Surgery: Performs procedures such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery.
• Proctology: Treats hemorrhoids and anal pathologies like anal atresia — a congenital defect where the anal opening is missing or blocked.
• Hernia Surgery: Repairs inguinal and umbilical hernias using modern surgical methods.

Work Experience

• 2019–present — Professor of Medicine, Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of General Surgery.
• 2019 — Professor of Medicine, KTO Karatay University School of Medicine.
• 2011–2019 — Associate Professor to Professor, Uludağ University School of Medicine.
• 2009–2011 — Assistant Professor, Uludağ University School of Medicine.
• 2008–2009 — Research Fellow, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Colorectal Surgery, USA.
• 2005–2009 — Researcher, Uludag University School of Graduate Sciences, Department of Physiology.

Education and Training

• 1985–1992 — Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree.
• 2000–2005 — Uludağ University School of Medicine – General Surgery Residency.
• 2005–2009 — Uludag University School of Graduate Sciences – Ph.D. in Physiology.

Medical Disciplines

The physician integrates his background in physiology with clinical practice to treat complex cases. This knowledge helps him improve patient outcomes in hepatobiliary and endocrine surgeries. He routinely performs mastectomy for breast cancer and thyroidectomy for thyroid disorders. These surgeries focus on removing cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy function as possible.