Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Korkmaz brings 24 years of experience of specialized expertise in Gastroenterology, with a focus on complex digestive disorders and advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Specializes in diseases of the esophagus, liver, and pancreas, including reflux disease and cirrhosis
• Expert in ERCP and other minimally invasive procedures
• Published extensively in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Associate Professor at leading institutions

Birol Baysal brings extensive expertise to gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Specialist and lecturer at Bezmialem Foundation University
• Works with a range of digestive system disorders

Dr. Teoman Akcay specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience across Turkey's leading hospitals.

• Over 26 years of experience of gastroenterology practice
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Associations
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a top medical school
• Published numerous national and international articles

Dr. Erdem Akbal is a gastroenterologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 100 international indexed publications. Dr. Akbal completed specific training in interventional endoscopy at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He holds academic rank as a professor.

• Completed training for endoscopic ultrasound at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA.
• Trained in POEM and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.

Professor Yasar Colak specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, trained at Cleveland Clinic Florida – a global leader in gastroenterology.

• Professor of Gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained in advanced endoscopic applications in the US
• Expertise in liver transplantation and complex GI cases
• Invited lecturer at prestigious medical institutions

Professor Aytug brings 46 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in complex digestive disorders at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Professorship at Abant İzzet Baysal University since 1998
• Authored numerous papers on digestive disorders
• Completed gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist in plastic surgery with advanced training in the United States, bringing international expertise to ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Graduated from top Thai hospitals in general and plastic surgery
• Further trained in the US at renowned institutions
• Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Yildirim specializes in Gastroenterology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with experience at Gaziantep University and Şehit Kamil State Hospital.

• Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Gastroenterology Department
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience
• Works with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions
• Currently practicing at a leading private hospital

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Over 1,100+ treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases – Dr. Sans Cuffí leads research and clinical care at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Coordinated the European 'IBDChip' research project
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations

Dr. Suleyman Guray specializes in advanced endoscopic interventions at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, with training from CHA Bundang Medical Center and Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium.

• Over 8 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Trained at prestigious institutions for advanced endoscopic techniques
• Specializes in internal medicine with a focus on gastroenterology

Dr. Jan Kulawik specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgeries at KCM Clinic, focusing on obesity-related procedures.

• MD, PhD with expertise in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
• Skilled in revisional bariatric procedures for complex cases
• Member of the Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery Team
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder resection

Dr. Kontenis specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on liver fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Trained at Vilnius University with extensive residency in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on liver fibrosis and IBD treatment
• Member of the Lithuanian Gastroenterology Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation
• Editor of the journal 'Gastroenterologija'

Dr. Tomas has 28 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures at Vilnius University Hospital and 'Kardiolita Clinics'.

• Trained in Germany, Czech Republic, and the US
• Specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Former coordinator at National Organ Transplantation Bureau
• Expert in ultrasound and instrumental diagnostics

Dr. Laura Masalaite specializes in liver transplantation and advanced endoscopic procedures at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostics and minimally invasive surgery
• Associate Professor at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices
• Active in clinical research and professional development

Dr. Kittipanyaworakul is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist with specialized expertise in digestive and liver diseases.

• Completed advanced training in Gastroenterology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Holds a Diploma in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Current specialist at Intrarat Hospital focusing on gastroenterology
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from global course in Brazil
• Recognized as Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy