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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).

Education

Studied at the Medical School of the University of Giessen, Germany (1996 - 2003)

Specialization in Pathology (2009)

Specialization in Gastroenterology (2012)

Professional Experience

Resident in Special Pathology at Klinikum Offenbach, Germany (Jul 2003 - Aug 2009)

Resident in Gastroenterology at Klinikum Offenbach, Germany (Aug 2009 - Dec 2012)

Commissioner of the Gastroenterology Clinic at Klinikum Offenbach, Germany Apr 2010 - Aug 2014 (Director: Prof. Dancygier Apr 2010-Mar 2014, Prof. Ell Apr 2014 - Aug 2014)

Senior Attending Physician (Deputy Director) at the Department of Gastroenterology, Kreiskliniken Darmstadt-Dieburg Hospital, Germany Sep 2014 - Dec 2020 (Director Dr. Dotzel)

Director of the Gastroenterology Department at the German Oncology Centre in Limassol, Cyprus (Jan 2021 to date)

Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch is a specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology. He completed his medical studies in Vienna in 1998. He continued his training at top institutions, including UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. From 2000 to 2010, he focused on internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and intensive care.

Dr. Ferlitsch has received several research awards, such as the UEGW Best Abstract Award (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012), the Ferring Prize, and the Skoda Prize. He founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory and the liver cirrhosis outpatient clinic at the Medical University of Vienna. Since 2018, he has led the Department of Internal Medicine I at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder in Vienna.

Specializes in cancer surgery and digestive system procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, including colon cancer surgeries.

• Experienced in various oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Expertise in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in bariatric procedures for obesity and diabetes

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years – Dr. Al trained at top institutions like Istanbul University.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Focused on bariatric and oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Practices at BAH International, a leading hospital network

Prof. Nihat Okcu brings over 38 years of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in digestive diseases including ulcerative colitis
• Published 23+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Faculty member at Medipol University teaching gastroenterology
• Trained at Ataturk University's internal medicine program

A pioneer in Israel's gastroenterology field – Dr. Santo was the first to use interventional ultrasound and co-founded a major European endoscopy society. He leads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center since 2010
• Former Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at the same hospital
• Specialist in internal medicine and pancreatic disease diagnostics
• Member of the American and Israeli Gastroenterology Associations
• Co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Prof. Dr. Varocha Mahachai brings 45+ years of expertise in gastroenterology, with a special focus on inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

• MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• MSc from University of Alberta, Canada
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology from UCSF
• Board-certified with FRCPC and FACG credentials

Professor Rifaat Safadi is a distinguished gastroenterologist who heads the Liver Disease Unit at Hadassah Medical Center and has received multiple national awards for his research.

• Completed an advanced internship in liver disease at Mount Sinai, New York
• Leading figure in Israeli gastroenterology and hepatology associations
• Author of numerous scientific articles and sits on a medical journal editorial board
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology since 1995

Dr. Shimon Reif is a WHO expert in pediatric digestive tract conditions and heads the Pediatric Department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in pediatric liver and GI tract illnesses
• Author of 50+ research articles on gastrointestinal conditions
• Developed a patented method for non-malignant disease treatment
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations

Dr. Olga Krast leads BIOAGE Clinic, specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine and Beauty Therapy.

• Chief Executive of BIOAGE Clinic
• Specializes in Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics
• Also trained in Psychotherapy
• Fluent in English and Russian

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan has specialized in colorectal surgery for 28+ years, with advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques for ulcerative colitis.

• Completed colorectal surgery practice at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Trained at St. Mark's Hospital in London – a leader in colorectal surgery
• Senior professor at Ankara University's medical faculty

Ranked among Germany's TOP 100 gastroenterologists by Focus magazine – Prof. Porschen leads Bremen-Ost Clinic's Internal Medicine Department.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal tract tumors
• Develops German guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment
• Recipient of the Clinical Award for Gastroenterology
• Merit Award winner for metastatic colorectal carcinoma research
• Offers remote consultations for second opinions

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. 

Dr. Homayoon is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with more than 11 years of experience in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and colonoscopy, and more than 16 years of experience in the field of internal medicine. She has graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences which is one of the best universities in Iran, and has one of the most equipped and advanced transplant centres in the world (Abu-Ali Sina Hospital). Dr. Homayoon has vast experience in treating patients with all types of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders such as oesophageal motility disorders, all types of hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers, constipation, H pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver, cirrhosis, gastroesophageal reflux disorders, occult blood in stool, melena, fresh rectal bleeding, celiac disease, acute and chronic diarrhoea, food intolerance, flatulence, liver cysts, liver abscess, pancreatitis, and abdominal pain. She has expertise in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, total colonoscopy, and liver elastography.

EXPERTISE:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Total lower GI colonoscopy
• Liver fibro scan
• Oesophageal Gastric, small bowel, large bowel, pancreatic, hepatic, and biliary tract disease
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Hepatic disorders
• Management of gastrointestinal emergencies

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in ulcerative colitis at Erdem Hospital, with extensive training in general surgery.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association and IFSO
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals