Nihat Okcu

Nihat Okcu is a specialist in gastroenterology and internal diseases at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He holds titles as an Associate Professor and Professor from Atatürk University. Dr. Okcu treats digestive disorders including gastric cancer, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Specialization and Diagnostic Approach

Dr. Okcu treats various gastrointestinal and liver conditions. He treats chronic illnesses such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and cirrhosis. He also provides care for pancreatitis, gastritis, and Barrett's esophagus.

The physician uses diagnostic tools to identify digestive pathologies. These include gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. He also performs Fibroscan for liver assessment and colorectal screenings.

Surgical Procedures

Dr. Okcu performs several specialized operations for digestive system disorders. These include:

• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
• Gastric and duodenal polyp removal
• Small intestine resection
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Esophagectomy

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Okcu completed medical training and advanced specializations at Turkish institutions.

• 1999 – Karadeniz Technical University – Specialization in Gastroenterology
• 1997 – Atatürk University – Professorship in Internal Diseases
• 1992 – Atatürk University – Associate Professorship in Internal Diseases
• 1985 – Atatürk University – Specialist in Internal Diseases
• 1981 – Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

Research and Publications

Prof. Okcu has published research regarding digestive health. His work analyzes gastric cancer prevalence and Helicobacter pylori infections. He has over 20 listed publications in medical journals.

• "The demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum," Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2000.
• "The Role of Misoprostol in Preventing Gastroduodenal Lesions," Atatürk University Medical Journal, 1997.
• "Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer," Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 1995.
• "Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy," Gastroenterology, 1993.
• "Distribution of HLA Tissue Groups in Patients with Gastric Cancer," Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2010.
• "The relationship between dyspeptic symptoms, nutritional habits, endoscopic and histological findings," Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2006.
• "The Effect of Atrial Pressure Changes and Cardiac Nerves on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Levels," Vascular Surgery, 1993.