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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

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Dr. Bilal Ergul, MD, is a pioneering force in the field of gastroenterology.  

His innovative treatment protocols have transformed the lives of many patients, including a remarkable case where he successfully treated a patient with a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

Dr. Bilal Ergul, often says, ‘Healing is more than treating a condition; it’s about restoring hope and improving lives.’ This philosophy is evident in every aspect of his work, making his and his team truly inspirational figure in the medical community."
He has authored around 100 publications in different academic topics

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist

Education

Yeditepe University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)

2004 - 2007

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty

1995 – 1998

Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Pediatrics Instructor

1985 - 1987

Professional Experience

Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2017 – Present

Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

2013 – 2017 

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics

1994 – 2004

Publications

Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic

bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link

Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of

recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link

Languages

Turkish: Native

English: Advanced

Education

2005 – M.D., Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2010 – Internal Medicine Specialization, Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2021 – Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine

Academic & Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine

Head of Department, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Scientific Publications

Dr. Acar has authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles in the fields of internal medicine and gastroenterology. Her notable contributions include studies and case reports on:

Gastrointestinal bleeding management in anticoagulant users

Rare GI cases such as bezoars, aortoesophageal fistulas, and massive hemorrhagic ascites

Liver transplantation complications, including graft-versus-host disease

The role of (pro)hepcidin in IBD-related anemia

Endoscopic interventions for acute GI bleeding

Covid-19 treatment agents and their GI implications in Turkey

(Full publication list available upon request)

Clinical Expertise

Gastrointestinal bleeding & endoscopic procedures

Hepatology & liver disease management

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)

Complex GI case diagnostics

Post-transplant GI complications

Diabetic GI and cardiovascular comorbidities

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.

Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).