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Prof. Dr. Erdem Koçak, MD is a renowned gastroenterologist with over 25 years of experience, currently practicing at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. He specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic treatments for gastrointestinal conditions.
- More than 25 years in internal medicine and gastroenterology
- Internationally certified in advanced endoscopy and bariatric procedures
- Fluent in Turkish and English, welcoming international patients
Educational Background
- Medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2000)
- Internal Medicine specialization at Zonguldak Karaelmas University (2005)
- Gastroenterology training at Ankara Training & Research Hospital (2012)
- Advanced endoscopy training:
- Johns Hopkins University, USA – Bariatric/Advanced Endoscopy (2018)
- Hallym University, South Korea – Advanced Endoscopy (2019)
Procedures performed by the doctor
Professional Experience
- Chief Gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul
- Past roles include gastroenterology and internal medicine at multiple Turkish hospitals: Karabük Yenice State, Erdek Military, Ankara Training & Research, Siirt State, Çanakkale State, and Florence Nightingale Hospitals
- Over 100 advanced endoscopic procedures monthly including EMR, ESD, ERCP, EUS
- Mentor for junior gastroenterologists and endoscopy trainees
Academic Contributions
- Authored more than 100 international peer-reviewed articles and contributed to 3 book chapters
- H-index of 19; speaker at over 100 national and international congresses
- Recognized with awards for best oral presentations at national gastroenterology conferences
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Koçak provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for a wide range of GI disorders using state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques.
- Early gastrointestinal tumors: EMR and ESD for tumors in the esophagus, stomach, and colon
- Endoscopic obesity treatments: gastric balloon and gastric Botox
- ERCP and EUS: for bile duct stones, pancreatic and biliary diseases
- GERD and reflux conditions: ARMA, Stretta procedures
- Swallowing disorders: achalasia treatments including Botox, balloon, and POEM
- Inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis management
- Chronic liver disease and viral hepatitis
Publications and Research
Dr. Koçak’s research portfolio is extensive. Highlights include:
- Clinical trials on outcomes of EMR and ESD in early GI cancers
- Studies on efficacy and safety of gastric balloon and gastric Botox
- Research on ERCP outcomes in biliary disease
His published work appears in leading international journals and is indexed across PubMed and ResearchGate.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Believes in patient education and shared decision-making
- Offers minimally invasive solutions as alternatives to surgery
- Provides culturally sensitive, empathetic communication
- Offers online pre-consultations for international patients
- Highly praised by patients for clinical expertise and caring approach
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
- Member of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Association (HEBIPA)
- Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Liver Research Society
- Certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
FAQs
- Is Dr. Erdem Koçak board-certified?
- Yes, he is certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology in Turkey.
- What types of procedures does he perform?
- He performs advanced procedures including EMR, ESD, ERCP, EUS, gastric balloon, gastric Botox, POEM, and reflux treatments.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, he welcomes international patients and provides English-language consultations.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Most procedures are outpatient or require a 1–2 day stay, depending on complexity.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Turkish and English fluently.
- Can I consult online before traveling?
- Yes, online pre-consultation is available for international patients through Liv Hospital.
- How many years has he practiced?
- Dr. Koçak has more than 25 years of clinical and academic experience.
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Turkey,
May 03, 2024
Erdem hocamdan ,çok memnun kaldım,çok güleryuzlü,işinin uzmani,çok teşekkür ediyorum kendisine
Turkey,
Feb 12, 2024
Erdem hocam ; çok samimi içten ve mükemmel bir insan. Bu dalda bir sıkıntınız varsa Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.
Turkey,
Aug 30, 2023
Allah kimseye hastalik gostermesin ama Erdem hocam cok iyi bir doktor hem kendisi hemde doktorluguna soz olamaz. Allah Erdem hocamdan razi olsun. Bir doktor hasta iliskisi degilde sanki arkadas gibi.
Turkey,
Jun 03, 2022
I don’t get lucky very often. But this time I did. I came across Dr Kocak coincidentally in an emergency situation, and boom; I hit the jackpot. He’s a true professional and a very pleasant gentleman. I’d like to thank him publicly for what he’s done for me 🙏
Turkey,
May 23, 2022
mükemmel bir insan
Turkey,
Oct 29, 2021
Profesyonelliği, sevecenliği, insanca yaklaşımı ile sizlere tavsiye edeceğim altın kalpli bir hekim. İyilere denk gelsin yolunuz :))
Turkey,
May 19, 2019
2014te bana yumurtalık kanseri teşhisi koymuştu hastayla çok ilgili ve çok sevecen allah ondan razı olsun onun sayesinde derdimden kurtuldum. Hediye Tunç
Turkey,
Apr 09, 2019
Eşimin mide ve bağırsak şikayetleri için gittik. Gerçekten mükemmel ilgili alakalı çok açıklayıcı bir hekim başarılarının devamını diliyorum
Turkey,
Jan 12, 2019
Mide kanaması sonucu Çanakkale'de beni endoskopi yapan ve 3 günlük yatış sürecinden sonra yaklaşık 4 yıl olmasına rağmen mide şikayeti duymadim. 28 yaşında değerli bir hocayla tanışmak benim şansım imiş.
Turkey,
Jul 30, 2015
Ülseraktif Kolit hastasıyım. Erdem Hoca ve Yavuz Hocayı tanımadan önce hep geçiştirildim ancak bu iki hocamızın hem bana hem hastalığıma yaklaşımları sayesinde çok mesafe kat ettim. Ne kadar minnet duyduğumu anlatmam mümkün değil.
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