Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal was born in 1978 in Kırıkkale. In 2015, he received training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Unit, focusing on Endoscopic Ultrasonography and advanced endoscopic procedures. In 2017, he trained at the Amsterdam Academic Medical Center in techniques such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, diffuse esophageal spasm, and endoscopic full-thickness resection for treating early-stage gastrointestinal sy tumors. He also received training in high-resolution manometry and POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) for diagnosing esophageal diseases like achalasia. In 2018, he furthered his education in ESD and Balloon Enteroscopy at Jichi University.
Read moreDr. Mouhamed Mounier Alwaw is a Medical Gastroenterologist with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in biliary and pancreatic diseases, early colon cancer detection, internal bleeding control, and obesity management with gastric balloon procedures.
He earned his MBBS in Syria and completed his MD and postgraduate studies in Paris. Dr. Alwaw speaks Arabic, French, and English. He has published widely in international journals, focusing on post-ERCP complications, celiac disease, and colon cancer. His practice combines advanced techniques with a strong academic background.
Read moreProf. Dr. Varocha Mahachai is a senior Medical Gastroenterologist with extensive experience and credentials, including MD from Chulalongkorn University, MSc from University of Alberta, FRCPC, FACG, and Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology from University of California, San Francisco.
Read moreDr. Olga Krast is the Chief Executive of BIOAGE Clinic. She is known for her skills in Anti-Aging Medicine, Beauty Therapy, Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics, and Psychotherapy. Under her leadership, BIOAGE Clinic has become a leader in anti-aging treatments. She has treated over 5,000 patients, with a satisfaction rate of more than 97%.
Dr. Krast holds several international accreditations in aesthetic medicine and psychotherapy. She often attends global conferences to stay updated in her field. Her work in non-surgical facial rejuvenation has improved patient care and safety. She is widely recognized as an expert in her specialty.
Read moreDr. Levent Demirturk is a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed his Internal Medicine training at GATA in 1989. He then specialized in Gastroenterology in 1992.
Dr. Demirturk has held important academic roles, including Professor and Ward Chief at GATA Haydarpaşa. He was also a member of the Higher Science Council. He has made valuable contributions to clinical practice and medical education. He has led teams and managed cases at major hospitals such as Emsey and Hisar.
Read moreProf. M.D. Yusuf Serdar Sakin was born in Nevşehir in 1978. After completing his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2002.
Following his graduation, he served in Gole/Ardahan for two years. He started his internal medicine training at the Department of Internal Medicine, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine.
After completing his training, he worked as an internal medicine specialist in Ankara. A year later, he began additional training in the Department of Gastroenterology at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and completed his training in 2014.
After graduation, Yusuf Serdar Sakin continued to work in the same department. He also received advanced endoscopy and Motility training at AMC Center in the Netherlands in 2017.
After obtaining the title of Associate Professor in 2017, he became a Professor in 2023.
He currently provides medical services to patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His areas of medical interest include:
-Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
-Push enteroscopy
-Endoscopic mucosal resection
-High-resolution manometry
-pH/pH-impedance metry analysis
-Advanced endoscopic procedures (stenting, dilation, etc.)
-Gastrointestinal motility disorders
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease
-Inflammatory bowel diseases
-Advanced endoscopic procedures and pancreatitis.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is a gastroenterologist with experience in ERCP, liver transplant, gastroscopy, endoscopic surgery, and liver biopsy. He treats liver and bile duct diseases. Dr. Ertugrul graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
He became an Associate Professor in 2010. Dr. Ertugrul is a member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Turkish Liver Research Association, and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association. He has performed over 5,000 advanced endoscopic procedures. He has also published many articles and received several accreditations in his field.
Read moreDr. Osman Krand is a general surgeon with a focus on gastrointestinal surgery. He has expertise in endoscopy, colorectal diseases, and surgery of the esophagus and stomach. He also performs procedures on the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Dr. Krand is known for treating abdominal tumors with surgery and hot chemotherapy.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital. Dr. Krand has served as Principal and Assistant Chair at leading hospitals in Istanbul. He has also taught as an associate professor and instructor at Yeditepe University.
Read moreDr. Yusuf Akcan is a gastroenterologist and professor with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Akcan works at Istanbul Oncological Hospital in Maltepe. He performs many endoscopies, colonoscopies, polypectomies, ERCP, and intragastric balloon placements.
Dr. Akcan completed his medical and specialty training at Hacettepe University. He received his gastroenterology accreditation in 1997. He has held academic positions at several Turkish universities and became a professor in 2013. His clinical skills and academic work have contributed to the field of gastroenterology.
Read moreDr. Muharrem Coskun is a specialist in gastroenterology. He completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He has worked at several respected hospitals, including Balıkesir University Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum Bölge Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital, and Medicana Hospital Kadıkoy, where he currently practices.
Dr. Coskun is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal diseases. He brings extensive clinical experience and is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for his patients.
Read moreProf. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey. He has over 28 years of clinical experience. He specializes in colorectal, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries. He also treats thyroid and breast diseases.
Dr. Baykan has published several articles on colon cancer in national and international journals. He completed advanced training at St. Mark’s Hospital in London, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic in the USA. He holds important academic and surgical roles at top hospitals in Turkey.
Read moreDr. Natalya Shevchenko is a gastroenterologist with the highest qualification and 15 years of clinical experience. She has received 67 positive reviews from patients. Dr. Shevchenko graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University. She treats many digestive conditions, including gastritis, colitis, pancreatitis, esophageal ulcers, and peptic ulcers.
She is skilled in interpreting diagnostic studies and laboratory tests. Dr. Shevchenko creates personalized treatment plans for adult patients. She follows evidence-based medicine and always puts patients first.
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