Best Gastroscopy with biopsy gastroenterologists in Turkey: TOP 44 doctors

Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

Dr. Bilal Ergul, MD, is a pioneering force in the field of gastroenterology.  

His innovative treatment protocols have transformed the lives of many patients, including a remarkable case where he successfully treated a patient with a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

Dr. Bilal Ergul, often says, ‘Healing is more than treating a condition; it’s about restoring hope and improving lives.’ This philosophy is evident in every aspect of his work, making his and his team truly inspirational figure in the medical community."
He has authored around 100 publications in different academic topics

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

Specializations

Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)

Breast Diseases Surgery

Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery

Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery

Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery

Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery

Endoscopy Applications

Treatment of Gastrointestinal System Diseases

Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.

Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.

In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University. 

Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.

Education and Career

2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Abdominal lining cancers
• Gastric cancer
• Colon rectum cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• breast cancer diseases
• Thyroid cancer diseases
• Liver gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery

• Education
• 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
• 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

• Experience
• 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
• 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
• 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
• 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
• October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
• January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

• Memberships in Scientific Organizations
• Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
• National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
• Refereeing in Scientific Journals
• Turkish Journal of Surgery
• Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
• Dicle Medical Journal

• Awards
• Best Research Award (E19)
• Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
• Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
• Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
• Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
• Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
• TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
• Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

• Professional Experience:
• Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
• Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
• General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
• Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

2023 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Associate Professor

2013 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Specialist

2008 – 2013 Private Medical Park Fatih Hospital, General Surgery Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician

2005 – 2007 Private Gelişim Hospital – General Surgery Specialist

2003 – 2005 Private Istanbul Şafak Hospital – General Surgery Specialist - Chief Physician

2002 – 2003 ISTANBUL HASEKİ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – 2002 Ankara Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – Health Sciences University – Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center – Medical Specialization

1991 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates

IGM Diagnosis, Treatment Workshop, Granulomatous Mastitis, Kocaeli, Certificate, 07.10.2023 (National)

ibreast 51- Free Flap Reconstruction, Breast Cancer Surgery, Online, Certificate, 30.09.2023 – 30.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 50- Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 02.09.2023 -02.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 49- Implant Based Reconstruction, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 12.08.2023 -12.08.2023 (International)

ibreast 48- DCIS, İbreast 48- DCIS, Online, Certificate, 15.07.2023 -15.07.2023 (International)

ibreast 47- Conference Updates, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.06.2023 -25.06.2023 (International)

ibreast 46- Margin Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 10.06.2023 -10.06.2023 (International)

1. International 4. National Breast Surgery Congress, Breast Surgery, Ürgüp, Certificate, 05.05.2023 – 07.05.2023 (International)

ibreast 44- HER2 Positive Disease, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 29.04.2023 -29.04.2023 (International)

St-Gallen 2023, St-Gallen Congress Summary Meeting, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.04.2023 -01.04.2023 (National)

ibreast 43- Save The Nipple, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.03.2023 -25.03.2023 (International)

ibreast 42-Chest Wall Perforator Flap Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.02.2023 -25.02.2023 (International)

ibreast 41- High Risk And B3 Lesions, Breast Diseases, Online, Certificate, 28.01.2023 -28.01.2023 (International)

15. New Approaches in Breast Cancer Education Meeting, Breast Cancer, Istanbul, Certificate, 07.01.2023 – 08.01.2023 (National)

Articles she wrote and took part in;

1.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YETİŞ FIRAT, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KOMUT NESLİHAN, ÇALIK MUSTAFA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Correlation between breast and axillary pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2023

2.UZUN NEDİM, YILDIRIM EMİNE. Relationship Between Toilet Type and Hemorrhoids. Bezmialem Vakif University, 2022

3.YILDIZ EREN OZAN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, YÜNLÜEL EMİR MEHMET, YETİŞ FIRAT, ULUKENT SUAT CAN. The effect of the covid 19 pandemic on the number of patients treated for acute and complex acute appendicitis. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2202

4.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KARAGÜLLE AHENK, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, UÇAR NEŞE. Upgrade Rates of DCIS, Intraductal Papilloma, and the Other High-risk Breast Lesions. Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2022
 

5.ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ALTUN ÖZGÜR, KARAKÜTÜK YÜZTAŞ NUR, ÖZSOY NESLİHAN, AYDIN TUTAK GÜLTEN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ADAŞ MİNE, KÜÇÜK MEHMET. COVID-19 Pnömonisi Sonrası AntiHBs Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022;12(4), 

6.KOMUT NESLİHAN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YILDIRIM EMİNE. The relationship of tumor budding with GOLPH3 expression and histopathological prognostic parameters in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2022 Jun;58:151933. 

7.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ALADAĞ KURT SEDA, SOYLU BOY FATMA NUR, TAŞKIN FÜSUN, İÇTEN GÜL ESEN. Magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with recurrence in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Clinical Imaging, 2022

8.YILDIRIM EMİNE, KEĞİN MURAT, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Neoplasms of theAppendix; Single Institution and Ten-Year Experiences Results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022;28(3), 352-360

9.YILDIRIM EMİNE, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Comparison of excised breast volume, re-excision rate and margin positivity in breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients using and not using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Surgery in Medicine,2022;6

10.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, YANIK İREM, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, ÇENGEL FERHAT, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN. Histopathological, Radiological, and Demographic Factors Predicting the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2022;53(1)

11.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, KOÇAK BURAK, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. MRI Radiomics of Breast Cancer: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Lymphovascular Invasion Status. Academic Radiology, 2022;29(1), 126-134.

12.YILDIRIM EMİNE, UÇAR NEŞE, YETİŞ FIRAT, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Diagnostic performance of breast imaging with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and mammography in the assessment of residual tumor after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2022;6(1), 43-48

13.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, GÖKTAŞ AYDIN SABİN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, YANIK İREM, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, YILMAZ BARBAROS UTKU, BİLİCİ AHMET, ÖNCEL MUSTAFA. Factors Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022;85(1), 41-50. 

14.YILDIRIM EMİNE, Pelen Zekeriya, KEĞİN MURAT, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, GÜNDOĞAR ÖZGECAN. Evaluation of the Reliability of Preoperative Ultrasonography and Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Axillary Staging in Patients With Breast Cancer. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2021;11(3), 269-276., 

15. KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Characterization of Suspicious Microcalcifications on Mammography Using 2D Shear-Wave Elastography. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2022;47(9), 2532-2542. 

16.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, TEKCAN ŞANLI DENİZ ESİN, UÇAR NEŞE, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ŞANLI AHMET NECATİ. Evaluation of the Appearance Characteristics of Suspicious Microcalcifications Detected by Ultrasonography. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2022;11(2), 199-205. 

17.YILDIRIM EMİNE, ÖZER HİLAL, ÖZER İLTER, KOYUNCU ADİL, YILDIRIM TİMUR. The Effects on Bacterial Translocation and Tissue Damage of Selenium Treatment in an Experimental Intestinal Ischaemia-Reperfusion Model. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021;27(4), 389-394. 

18.YILDIRIM EMİNE, AKBAŞ PELİN, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, PALTURA CEKİ. The comparison of the histopathological results of the thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the 795 patients with thyroidectomy. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2021

Experience:

2022 - 

Medipol Bahçelievler

2021 - 2022

MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY HOSPITAL

2018 - 2020

İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

2014 - 2020

TOKAT STATE HOSPITAL

2010 - 2010

BINGOL STATE HOSPITAL

Education:

2021

MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, GASTROTEROLOGY

2018

İSTINYE UNIVERSITY, INTERNAL DISEASES USA

2014

ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY

2010

FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT/INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

2004

FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Title: Fatal fulminant hepatitis B after withdrawal of entecavir treatment in a patient with HBeAg seroconversion.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Koçak Erdem, Köklü Seyfettin, Babalı Ayşegül, Çakal Başak
• Journal: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
• Year: 2012
• Volume/Issue: (Kontrol No: 1206043)

Title: Acute gastric obstruction resulting from gallstone-induced bezoar.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Koçak Erdem, Köklü Seyfettin, Akbal Erdem
• Journal: The American Surgeon
• Year: 2012
• Volume/Issue: 78(12)
• Page: 529
• (Kontrol No: 1129707)

Title: Garlic-induced esophagitis.

• Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
• Journal: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 76(2)
• Page: 262
• (Kontrol No: 1131422)

Title: Association between Helicobacter pylori and liver-to-spleen ratio.

• Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
• Journal: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 25(1)
• Pages: 107-110
• Citations: 7
• DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283590c10
• (Kontrol No: 1131424)

Title: Crohn's disease masked by median arcuate ligament syndrome.

• Authors: Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim, Sarıkaya Murat, Uysal Ramadan Selma, Ergül Bilal, Doğan Zeynal
• Journal: Chinese Medical Journal
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 126 (14)
• Page: 2798
• Citations: 1
• (Kontrol No: 1131477)

Title: Telaprevir and anemia: What we learned from the first three patients.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
• Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 45(7)
• Page: 575-575
• Citations: 2
• DOI: 10.3109/00365548.2012.759271
• (Kontrol No: 1129738)

Title: Magnesium and parathyroid hormone levels of patients using different proton pump inhibitors.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergul Bilal, Doğan Zeynal
• Journal: Gastroenterology Nursing
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 36 (2)
• Pages: 145-148
• DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e31828d3753
• (Kontrol No: 1129715)

Title: Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?

• Authors: Ergül Bilal, Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Filik Levent, Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim
• Journal: Digestive Endoscopy
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 25(1)
• Pages: 90-91
• Citations: 2
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01383.x
• (Kontrol No: 1129879)

Title: Inpatient Care Of Hepatitis C: Applying The Four Pillars Model To The Hospital Setting.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal
• Journal: Gastroenterology Nursing
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 36(2)
• Pages: 141-144
• DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e31828d33db
• (Kontrol No: 1129712)

Title: "The "Bouveret's Syndrome" Case Resolved Without Necrotic Changes."

• Authors: Bilal Ergül, Murat Sarıkaya, Zeynal Doğan, Sevda İdil, Tarkan Karakan, Abdullah Çetin Köseoğlu
• Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 725434
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/725434
• (Kontrol No: 1131423)

Title: Severe acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim
• Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 945902
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/945902
• (Kontrol No: 1131425)

Title: Gallstone Ileus Caused by Cholecystoenteric Fistula Demonstrated on Computed Tomography.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Sevda İdil
• Journal: Case Reports in Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 652960
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/652960
• (Kontrol No: 1131426)

Title: Intestinal Perforation Due to Ingested Chicken Bone Mimicking Crohn's Disease.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
• Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 604820
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/604820
• (Kontrol No: 1131427)

Title: Acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia: A case-based review.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
• Journal: Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 24(3)
• Pages: 276-280
• DOI: 10.4318/tjg.2013.0565
• (Kontrol No: 1129727)

Title: An Unusual Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Severe Acute Pancreatitis Leading to Death.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Tarkan Karakan
• Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 658370
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/658370
• (Kontrol No: 1131475)

Title: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Panniculitis.

• Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
• Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
• Year: 2013
• Volume/Issue: 2013
• Article ID: 925259
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/925259
• (Kontrol No: 1131476)

B. Contributions to Scientific Conferences:

Title: Suicidal poisonings in Turkey: demographic and clinical aspects.

• Authors: Sarikaya M., Gunes A., Goksu E., Erdogan G., Ozen C., Kaya A.
• Conference: 30th European Congress of Clinical Toxicology (EAPCCT)
• Year: 2000
• Abstract ID: P44
• (Kontrol No: 1131478)

Title: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Aortoenteric Fistula.

• Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
• Conference: World Congress of Gastroenterology
• Year: 2013
• Abstract ID: P1367
• (Kontrol No: 1131479)

Gastroenterologist

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)

Education

MD; Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (2001)

Residencies

Internal Medicine; Ministry of Health Ankara Diskapi Education and Research Hospital (2009)

Pathology; Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2004)

Fellowships

Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine (2013)

Experiences

Demiroglu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (2019- currently)

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2017-2019)

Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul, Korea (2018)

Konya Education and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology  (2014-2017)

Certificates

Advanced Endoscopy Certificate, Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul, Korea, 2018

Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate, Bariatric Endoscopy Global course, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2020

Awards

2019 Rising Star, 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium

Memberships

Turkish Society of Internal Medicine

Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

ERCP Study Group at Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Women in Endoscopy, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Education: 

Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 

Specialization Training: 

Baskent University Faculty of Medicine. Internal diseases 

Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology Minor 

Worked Institutions: 

Tekirdag State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 

Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology 

Medical Interests: 

Endoscopy-Colonoscopy 

ERCP 

Hepatology 

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 

Liver Transplantation

ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY

Degree: Bachelor's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Degree: Master's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2012

Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2018

Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007

H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10

Impact Factor: 8.1577

Key Research Work:
“Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.

Declared Project Title, Year:
K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023

International Experience:
Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• Institution: İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center
  City: Malatya
  Position: Assistant Chief Physician
  Period: 2021 - 2024

Education

• (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
• (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Career

• (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
• (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye