Best Ulcerative colitis gastroenterologists: TOP 143 doctors

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

Gastroenterologist

Prof. Rafael Bruck is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 40+ years of experience. He specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gastrointestinal cancer, and biliary duct and liver abnormalities. He is a member of several medical organizations, including the American Medical Association.

UNIVERSITY

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 

UNIVERSITY WHERE HE TAKES EXPERTISE

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital General Surgery

CONGRESSES ATTENDED

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress

World Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress

Cerrahpaşa Surgery Meetings Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association

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

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

Education

Doctor: Kilis Merkez No. 1 Health Center, 2006-2008
Assistant Doctor: Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2013
Specialist Doctor: Bingöl Genç State Hospital, 2013-2014
Minor Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2017
Minor Specialist: Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2018
Subspecialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2018-2020
Attending Specialist: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2020-2022
Associate Professor: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2023
Associate Professor: Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2023-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Pediatric Society
Turkish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
ESPGHAN - European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.

Medical Intrests

• 
  -Irritable (Restless) Bowel Syndrome
• -Food allergies associated with the digestive system
• -Constipation, faecal incontinence
• -Acute and chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption
• -Chronic abdominal pain
• -Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• -Celiac disease
• -Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
• -Treatment before and after liver transplantation
• -Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Medical Interests and Activities 

Hepatic Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension 

Hepatic Cancer 

Viral Hepatitides (Chronic Hepatitis B, C and Delta Infections) 

Alcoholic Chronic Liver Disease 

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcer 

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (Ulcer and Varicose Vein Bleeding) 

Functional Digestive System Disorders (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Intestinal Obstruction and Diarrhea...) 

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease) 

Malabsorption Syndromes (Celiac Disease and Alike) 

Gastrointestinal Tract Malignancies

Education and Experience 

Liv Hospital, Ulus, Gastroenterohepatology Department (2013 ...) 

Associate Professor of Medicine, Obligatory Service at Gastroenterology, Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2010-2012) 

Subspecialty in Gastroenterohepatology, Department of Gastroenterohepatology, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University (2004-2010) 

Research Fellow, Physician, Department of Internal Diseases, 

İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University (1992 - 1998)

Memberships 

Turkish Association For The Study of The Liver 

Turkish Society of Gastroenterology 

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society 

Internal Diseases Specialty Association

Gastroenterology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Education

1999 Karadeniz Technical University, Gastroenterology

1997 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Professorship

1992 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Associated Professorship

1985 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Specialist

1981 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine

Publications

1- Nihat Okçu Gülçin Polat, Arif Yılmaz, Mehmet Koruk, The demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum(Eurasian J Med 2000; 32: 63-65)

2- An Evaluation of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cases. Clinical Sciences-Doctor.2000, - E.akarsu,N.Okçu,et Ark.Northeast Anatolia 6:4:435-438

3-N.Okçu, A.yılmaz. İ.kiki,MDonuk, C.gündoğdu, H.uzunismail. Our Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Results. Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):486

4-N. Okçu, M.gündoğdu, MD onuk, İ.kiki, l.cerrahoğlu, k.yılmaz, I. çapoğlu. The Role of Misoprostol in Preventing Gastroduodenal Lesions in Patients Using Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):453-455.

5-N.Okçu, A. Öz, MD Onuk, E.Akarsu, B. Tekin, Hz Tonbul, H.Kaya. Plasma Fibronectin Levels in Chronic Active Hepatitis and Decoction of Liver Parenchymal Insufficiency and Their Relationship with Liver Functional Status. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 422-426.

6-N.Okçu, Tahir Buran, MD Onuk, A. Yılmaz, E.Akarsu, G. Akçay. Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer in Erzurum and Surrounding Area. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 447-450.

7-N.Okçu, bs awake, e. akarsu, e. bakan, z. tonbul. Importance of Carbohydrate Antigens (CA-19-9, CA-125), Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) and Alkaline Phosphatase in Gastric and Colorectal Cancers. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;6:467-471.

8-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, E. Akarsu, H. Doğan, C. Gündoğdu. Major Risk Factors in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Our Region. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):154-157

9-N.Okçu, md. Onuk, e. akarsu, h. doğan, c.gündoğdu, tahir buran. Frequency of gastric carcinoma in Erzurum region, endoscopic and histological features. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):263-267.

10-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, Tahir Buran, E. Akarsu, MA Çiftçioğlu. Frequency of Helicobacter Pylori in Nonspecific Gastritis Cases in Erzurum Province. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):211-213.

11-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, Ö. Ünal, E. Akarsu, L. İncesu, K. Akgöz. Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Intra-Abdominal Mass Lesions. Gastroenterology 1993;4(1):166-68.

12-NOkçu, md. onuk, m. polat, a. yılmaz, m. gündoğdu, m. paç. Budd-Chiari Syndrome (2 Cases). Turkish J Gastroenterhepatol 1993; 4(1):77-80.

13-N.Okçu, H. Koçak, MD Onuk, M. Gündoğdu, E. Bakan, A. Yılmaz, A. Başoğlu, A. Ateş, F.A. Paç. The Effect of Atrial Pressure Changes and Cardiac Nerves on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Levels. Vascular Surgery 1993; 27(2): 128-132

15-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, A.Yılmaz, M. Gündoğdu, T. Buran. Effects of Omeprozole and Ranitidine on Peptic Ulcer Healing. Doğa-Tr.J. of Medical Sciences 1992;16:657-658.

16-N. Okçu, Mr. Yiğitoğlu, B. Adam, E. Bakan. The Effect of Digixin on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptic Level in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. S.Ü. Medical Faculty Journal 1991;7(2):243-247..

17-N.Okçu, A. Yılmaz. The Effect of Histamine H2 -Receptor Antagonists in Upper Gastrointestinal System Bleeding. Endoscopy Journal 1991;2(4):17-23.

18-N.Okçu, E. Bakan, B. Adam, A. Yılmaz, Mr. Yiğitoğlu. Sex Hormones and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis (Letter to the Editor). Nature-Tr. J. Of Medical Sciences 1991;15:1-2.

19-N.Okcu Ömer Yılmaz.Helıcobacter pylori and related gastrointestinal system diseases. Turkish Clinics JMed Sci. 2013;33(3):806-13

20-Nihat Okçu, Ömer Yılmaz, Hakan Dursun, Gülçin Polat. The relationship between dyspeptic symptoms, nutritional habits, endoscopic and histological findings (Eurasian J Med 2006; 38: 13-17)

21-Mehmet Bilici,1Nihat Okcu,1Kerim Cayir,1Ibrahim Pirim,2Salim B. Tekin,1andCemal Gundogdu3 - Distribution of HLA Tissue Groups in Patients with Gastric Cancer Eurasian J Med. 2010 Apr; 42(1): 9.11.

22-Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Bak,Mehmet Sari,Mehmet Arslan,Sait Kapicioglu:The fibroblast proliferation, relationship of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and interferon-A2A Gastroenterology April 2000Volume 118,Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1404

23-Kubra Kaynar,Sait Kapicioglu,Mehmet Sari,Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Baki. The effect of fish oil on stress ulcer prophylaxis GastroenterologyVolume 118, Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1255

Prof. Filippini began his career in 1980 and has been teaching at the University of Chieti since the 1990s in the fields of General Surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Gynecology. His primary focus is oncological surgery, particularly specializing in "The surgical treatment of locally advanced tumors and multi-organ resections." He has enriched his expertise by visiting prominent reference centers in the United States, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, New York City. There, he delved into minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and microsurgical techniques under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as John Daly, Michele Gagner, and Murray Brennan. Additionally, in 2005, he further expanded his skills at the City of Hope Oncology Center in Los Angeles, focusing on robotic surgery in oncology.

In 1980, Prof. Filippini graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti in Italy with honors, presenting an experimental thesis on lympho-venous anastomosis using microsurgical techniques. He completed his specialization in general surgery at the University of Pisa with distinction after five years. In 1990, he obtained another specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of Padua in Italy, where he maintained a stellar academic record.

Prof. Filippini has presented at numerous national and international conferences and authored over 100 scientific publications. Additionally, he has co-authored two monographs. 

Education

Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Trakya University 1995-2001
Medical Residency Internal Medicine Uludağ University 2001-2006
Subspecialty Gastroenterology Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Gastroenterology Clinic 2007-2011

Experience

Internal Diseases
Assistant doctor Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Internal Diseases USA 2001-2006

Internal Diseases Specialist Şanlı Urfa Mehmet Akif İnan
Training and Research Hospital 2007
(Jul-Dec)

Gastroenterology Minor
Assistant Istanbul Medeniyet Universityniversitesi
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
Gastroenterology Clinic 2007-2011
Gastroenterology Specialist Sivas Numune Hospital 2011-2013

Gastroenterology
Chief Resident Health Sciences University
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2013-2017

Assoc. Dr.
Chief Assistant of Gastroenterology Clinic University of Health Sciences
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2017-2021

Assoc. Dr.
Gastroenterology Clinic Administrative Responsible University of Health Sciences
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2021-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
Turkish Association of Liver Research
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society

Awards

Third Prize for Oral Presentation, 32nd National Gastroenterology Week, Turkish Gastroenterology Association, November 25-29, 2015. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 2015;26(suppl 1): Oral Presentation 03, S:11
Oral Presentation Third Prize. XVth Eurasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery, 27 apr-01 May 2016, Antalya P:89

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Education and Expertise

• 2023 BAKIRÇAY UNIVERSITY ÇİĞLİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)
• 2021 EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT
• 2017 EGE UNIVERSITY INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
• 2010 EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Liver Diseases
• Digestive System Diseases

Treatment Methods

• Endoscopy
• Endoscopic mucosal resection – EMR
• Endoscopic Obesity Treatment (Intragastric Botox, Intragastric Balloon)
• Endoscopic Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP)
• Liver Transplant
• Colonoscopy
• Peroral Cholangioscopy

Experience

• Diyarbakir 112 Emergency Health Services Chief Physician (2010-2011)
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine (2012-2017)
• Ayvalik State Hospital (2017-2018)
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology (2018-2021)
• Burdur State Hospital (2021-2022)
• Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital (2022-2024)

Professional Memberships

• 1.Turkish Gastroenterology Association (ERCP working group)
• 2. Turkish Liver Research Association
• 3. Turkish Medical Association

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

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)