Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an internist with expertise in hepatology and over 25 years of hospital practice. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine Department at IASYS Clinic. He supervises inpatient care, promotes patient safety, and coordinates comprehensive management, including surgical and other complex cases.

He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (SSAS). He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at Sotiria General Hospital and trained in clinical hepatology at Hippokration. He earned a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He led the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GMHA) and has served at both 401 GMHA and NIMTS. He has numerous publications in international journals and is an active conference participant.

Dr. Ioannis Serafetinidis is a Gastroenterologist–Endoscopist at the IASYS Clinic Outpatient Department in Vyronas, Athens. He provides diagnosis and endoscopic treatment for digestive disorders to local and international patients.

He holds a Medical Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his residency and specialization in the United States and pursued advanced postgraduate training there. This training included work in major clinical centers.

Expertise: gastroscopy, colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, and peptic ulcer disease. He is highly rated by patients on multiple online platforms. Languages: Greek, English.

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

Dr. Nurana Guliyeva is a gastroenterologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center in Baku. She specializes in treating viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and complex autoimmune liver diseases. Dr. Guliyeva completed an internship in microbiology and infectious diseases at Ege University in Turkey. She focuses on digestive health, including stomach, intestine, and pancreas disorders.

• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe Hospital in Turkey.
• Treats viral hepatitis A, B, C, and D alongside drug-induced liver poisoning.
• Performs specialized procedures like colon hydrotherapy and gastric polyp removal.
• Works at an integrative health center treating over 84,000 patients annually.

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. 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. 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. Mehmet Ali Gok is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair and metabolic surgery. Dr. Gok has authored over 20 national and international scientific articles on surgical outcomes. He practices at a hospital with 95.4 out of 96.4 healthcare quality points.

• Certified in robotic colorectal surgery and laparoscopic hernia techniques on cadavers.
• Received specialized training from the European Hernia Society in Dubai.
• Served as a former Chief Physician at Silopi State Hospital.
• Editor of several medical books on oncological, hernia, and minimal invasive surgery.