Ulcerative colitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Palep has 25 years of experience of experience in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgeries, with training in advanced robotic techniques from Italy and the USA.

• Performs Minimally Invasive Techniques including Robotic & Laparoscopic surgeries since 2009
• Only 1% of patients experience significant morbidity – at par with global standards
• Over 90% of diabetic patients are now off insulin and oral medications
• Certified by the International Excellence Foundation for high-quality bariatric care

Associate professor specializing in pediatric gastroenterology, with a focus on ulcerative colitis – treating complex cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Member of ESPGHAN – the leading European pediatric gastroenterology society
• Subspecialist training at Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes Crohn's disease and celiac disease alongside colitis
• Active in scientific research through Turkish pediatric societies

Dr. Holovyna Svitlana brings 34 years of experience of specialized gastroenterology and clinical nutrition expertise to her practice at Sana Vita.

• Member of the Association of Dietitians and Gastroenterologists of Ukraine
• Specializes in integrated, personalized treatment for gastrointestinal disorders
• Focuses on evidence-based therapy and diet correction
• Part of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

Dr. Homayoon specializes in gastroenterology with over 13 years of experience focused on ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease at Dubai London Hospital.

• 13 years of experience in internal medicine with advanced GI training
• Expert in upper GI endoscopy and total colonoscopy
• Trained at Shiraz University – Iran's top medical school
• Specializes in liver elastography for precise diagnostics

Specializes in gastroenterology with over 19 years of experience of experience – Assoc. Dr. Ozturk leads the Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Medeniyet University
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Awarded for research presentations in gastroenterology
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Specializes in nutrition for chronic diseases, including ulcerative colitis, with a focus on personalized dietary plans.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University, a leading institution in nutrition and dietetics
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity innovations
• Worked in oncology, pediatric, and adult hospitals during internships
• Fluent in English, facilitating communication with international patients

Dr. Julio Valle Munoz combines clinical expertise with academic rigor – trained at the University Hospital of Helsinki and now treating digestive disorders at HM Sanchinarro.

• Specializes exclusively in digestive system conditions
• Holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Finland
• Serves as Associate Physician at Virgen de la Salud Hospital
• Former Assistant Professor of Medicine in Helsinki