Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Nihat Okcu is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and liver diseases. Dr. Okcu has published over 20 academic papers on gastric cancer and endoscopic diagnosis. He serves at a hospital with a 95.4% healthcare quality score.

• Performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and small intestine resections.
• Expert in gastric polyps removal and duodenal polyp excision.
• Treats chronic conditions like cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Provides diagnostic gastroscopy with biopsy and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Dr. Shruti Kate heads the oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research institute.

• Specializes in digestive tract tumors which often require colonoscopy for detection and staging
• Trained in internal medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College
• Awarded a travel grant by the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

10,000 major surgeries performed – Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics and treatment.

• Conducts endoscopic procedures to detect and treat colon and rectal cancers
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques including robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute and Government Cancer Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Author of clinical research papers on gastrointestinal oncology in international journals

Dr. Kamil Ozdil is a professor of gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the National Scholar Award for his research on Helicobacter Pylori therapies. Dr. Ozdil treats complex liver cirrhosis and inflammatory bowel diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university facility with over 130 specialist doctors.

• Performs specialized procedures like EUS, ERCP, and endoscopic mucosal resection.
• Expert in stomach balloon placement for weight management and gastric health.
• Winner of multiple national prizes for research in hepatitis and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology and Hepatitis Infections Union associations.

Dr. Ismail Biri is a general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He is the first in Turkey to perform postpartum laparoscopic SCOLA repairs. This method treats complex abdominal hernias and diastasis recti simultaneously. Dr. Biri treats obesity, oncological conditions, and digestive disorders at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastroplasty procedures.
• Treats gallbladder disease in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
• Specializes in oncological surgery for liver, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Uses trans-cystic choledochal irrigation for bile duct stones during surgery.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ surgeries and leads HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on oncologic screenings including colonoscopy for colorectal cancer detection.

• Founder and Chief of Surgical Oncology at a leading Indian cancer hospital
• Professor for Superspecialty Surgical Oncology at the Delhi National Board
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital
• Participated in over 200 clinical trials to advance cancer care

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in the molecular basis of gastrointestinal cancers that require colonoscopy for diagnosis.

• Earned his DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Presented research on stomach cancer at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Expert in targeted therapies for solid tumors and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Former lecturer for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal