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Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for Pancreatitis at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Istanbul University for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Specialized training in laparoscopic anti-reflux and oncological cancer surgery

Gastroenterology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Education

1999 Karadeniz Technical University, Gastroenterology

1997 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Professorship

1992 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Associated Professorship

1985 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Specialist

1981 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine

Publications

1- Nihat Okçu Gülçin Polat, Arif Yılmaz, Mehmet Koruk, The demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum(Eurasian J Med 2000; 32: 63-65)

2- An Evaluation of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cases. Clinical Sciences-Doctor.2000, - E.akarsu,N.Okçu,et Ark.Northeast Anatolia 6:4:435-438

3-N.Okçu, A.yılmaz. İ.kiki,MDonuk, C.gündoğdu, H.uzunismail. Our Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Results. Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):486

4-N. Okçu, M.gündoğdu, MD onuk, İ.kiki, l.cerrahoğlu, k.yılmaz, I. çapoğlu. The Role of Misoprostol in Preventing Gastroduodenal Lesions in Patients Using Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):453-455.

5-N.Okçu, A. Öz, MD Onuk, E.Akarsu, B. Tekin, Hz Tonbul, H.Kaya. Plasma Fibronectin Levels in Chronic Active Hepatitis and Decoction of Liver Parenchymal Insufficiency and Their Relationship with Liver Functional Status. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 422-426.

6-N.Okçu, Tahir Buran, MD Onuk, A. Yılmaz, E.Akarsu, G. Akçay. Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer in Erzurum and Surrounding Area. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 447-450.

7-N.Okçu, bs awake, e. akarsu, e. bakan, z. tonbul. Importance of Carbohydrate Antigens (CA-19-9, CA-125), Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) and Alkaline Phosphatase in Gastric and Colorectal Cancers. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;6:467-471.

8-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, E. Akarsu, H. Doğan, C. Gündoğdu. Major Risk Factors in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Our Region. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):154-157

9-N.Okçu, md. Onuk, e. akarsu, h. doğan, c.gündoğdu, tahir buran. Frequency of gastric carcinoma in Erzurum region, endoscopic and histological features. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):263-267.

10-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, Tahir Buran, E. Akarsu, MA Çiftçioğlu. Frequency of Helicobacter Pylori in Nonspecific Gastritis Cases in Erzurum Province. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):211-213.

11-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, Ö. Ünal, E. Akarsu, L. İncesu, K. Akgöz. Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Intra-Abdominal Mass Lesions. Gastroenterology 1993;4(1):166-68.

12-NOkçu, md. onuk, m. polat, a. yılmaz, m. gündoğdu, m. paç. Budd-Chiari Syndrome (2 Cases). Turkish J Gastroenterhepatol 1993; 4(1):77-80.

13-N.Okçu, H. Koçak, MD Onuk, M. Gündoğdu, E. Bakan, A. Yılmaz, A. Başoğlu, A. Ateş, F.A. Paç. The Effect of Atrial Pressure Changes and Cardiac Nerves on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Levels. Vascular Surgery 1993; 27(2): 128-132

15-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, A.Yılmaz, M. Gündoğdu, T. Buran. Effects of Omeprozole and Ranitidine on Peptic Ulcer Healing. Doğa-Tr.J. of Medical Sciences 1992;16:657-658.

16-N. Okçu, Mr. Yiğitoğlu, B. Adam, E. Bakan. The Effect of Digixin on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptic Level in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. S.Ü. Medical Faculty Journal 1991;7(2):243-247..

17-N.Okçu, A. Yılmaz. The Effect of Histamine H2 -Receptor Antagonists in Upper Gastrointestinal System Bleeding. Endoscopy Journal 1991;2(4):17-23.

18-N.Okçu, E. Bakan, B. Adam, A. Yılmaz, Mr. Yiğitoğlu. Sex Hormones and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis (Letter to the Editor). Nature-Tr. J. Of Medical Sciences 1991;15:1-2.

19-N.Okcu Ömer Yılmaz.Helıcobacter pylori and related gastrointestinal system diseases. Turkish Clinics JMed Sci. 2013;33(3):806-13

20-Nihat Okçu, Ömer Yılmaz, Hakan Dursun, Gülçin Polat. The relationship between dyspeptic symptoms, nutritional habits, endoscopic and histological findings (Eurasian J Med 2006; 38: 13-17)

21-Mehmet Bilici,1Nihat Okcu,1Kerim Cayir,1Ibrahim Pirim,2Salim B. Tekin,1andCemal Gundogdu3 - Distribution of HLA Tissue Groups in Patients with Gastric Cancer Eurasian J Med. 2010 Apr; 42(1): 9.11.

22-Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Bak,Mehmet Sari,Mehmet Arslan,Sait Kapicioglu:The fibroblast proliferation, relationship of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and interferon-A2A Gastroenterology April 2000Volume 118,Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1404

23-Kubra Kaynar,Sait Kapicioglu,Mehmet Sari,Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Baki. The effect of fish oil on stress ulcer prophylaxis GastroenterologyVolume 118, Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1255

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan brings 28+ years of surgical expertise, with advanced training in endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques for complex abdominal conditions.

• Specialized in colorectal surgery with international training at St. Mark's Hospital and Mayo Clinic
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches for pancreatic and digestive disorders
• Published researcher on gastrointestinal cancers in leading medical journals
• Senior professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

Associate Professor Ali Solmaz specializes in pancreatitis treatment at Erdem Hospital, where he combines surgical expertise with editorial roles in major gastroenterology journals.

• Completed specialization in General Surgery at Marmara University
• Editorial board member for four leading medical journals
• Active member of six prominent surgical and obesity societies
• Performs both surgical and non-surgical pancreatitis treatments

Prof. Yusuf Serdar Sakin specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for pancreatitis at Koru Ankara Hospital, including ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection.

• Over 10 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in advanced endoscopy at AMC Center in the Netherlands
• Expert in gastrointestinal motility disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Professor at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital. Brings deep expertise to complex pancreatic cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgery specialist with over 20 years of experience
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds professorship in general surgery

Prof. Mehmet Guler has over 25 years of experience specializing in general surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Multiple academic titles including Professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Extensive training across prestigious institutions like Hacettepe and Başkent Universities
• Specialized in both clinical practice and health law
• Performs a wide range of surgical procedures
• Member of professional surgical communities

Specializes in gastroenterology with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Akin focuses on complex digestive disorders at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed subspecialty training in Gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Expertise includes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Active in clinical research and academic medicine

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pancreatitis, bringing extensive academic and clinical experience to Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at the Organ Transplant Center, handling complex cases
• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top medical schools in Turkey

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on childhood digestive disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's pediatric gastroenterology program

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on gastroenterology – Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialty training at Sakarya University
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles
• Expertise in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in pancreatic and digestive system diseases with extensive training in gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Over 10 years of experience at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic treatments including ERCP and ESD
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine for advanced gastroenterology
• Handles complex cases like pancreatic cancer and inflammation

Dr. Ekrem Aslan brings 18+ years of gastroenterology experience at Liv Hospital Ulus, specializing in complex digestive disorders including pancreatic conditions.

• Specializes in pancreatic and biliary tract diseases
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on digestive diseases
• Fellowship-trained at Yeditepe University's Gastroenterology Department
• Extensive experience with procedural interventions

Specializing in pancreatic and biliary diseases, Dr Irfan Koruk brings extensive expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 20 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at State University of New York
• Expert in ERCP and complex biliary interventions
• Published multiple research papers on pancreatitis and biliary diseases
• Member of professional societies including European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy