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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferit Çelik, MD, is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist at MedicalPoint International Hospital in İzmir, Turkey. He has 15 years of clinical experience with a focus on advanced endoscopic treatments and digestive system disorders.
- Expertise in ERCP, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and peroral cholangioscopy
- Specializes in liver diseases, gallbladder conditions, pancreatic disorders, IBD, motility issues, ulcers, and gastrointestinal cancers
Educational Background
- Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey, 2010
- Completed Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology specialization at Ege University
- Awarded Associate Professorship at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training & Research Hospital, 2023
Professional Experience
- Current: Assoc. Prof. of Gastroenterology, MedicalPoint International Hospital, İzmir (from Sep 2024)
- 2022–2024: Gastroenterologist at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training & Research Hospital
- 2021–2022: Gastroenterologist at Burdur State Hospital
- 2018–2021: Gastroenterology specialist at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
- 2017–2018: Worked in Internal Medicine at Ayvalık State Hospital; 2012–2017 at Ege University Internal Medicine department; 2010–2011 in emergency services in Diyarbakır
- Performed over 500 ERCPs, 20 peroral cholangioscopies, hundreds of colonoscopies, endoscopic mucosal resections, gastric balloon placements, stenting, and POEM procedures
Academic Contributions
- Clinical instructor at Ege University and Medipoint International Hospital
- Leads seminars on advanced endoscopy techniques including ERCP, EMR, ESD, POEM and cholangioscopy
- Research interests include hepatocellular carcinoma, ulcerative colitis-related anemia, ectopic pancreas imaging, and cirrhosis outcomes
- Author of peer-reviewed publications and editor of “Siroz ve Komplikasyon Yönetimi” (Cirrhosis and Management of Complications), Ege University Press, 2020
Areas of Expertise
- Liver diseases: hepatitis B/C/D, cirrhosis, fatty liver, complications and cancer
- Gallbladder disorders: gallstones, cholecystitis, biliary duct diseases, bile duct strictures
- Pancreatic conditions: pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, ERCP interventions
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, managing bleeding and anemia
- Motility disorders: achalasia, GERD, functional dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal cancers and precancerous lesions: early detection via EMR, ESD, colonoscopy
- Endoscopic obesity treatments: gastric balloon, botox; POEM for achalasia
- Complex endoscopic procedures: ERCP, peroral cholangioscopy, stenting, mucosal resections
Publications and Research
Assoc. Prof. Çelik’s notable research includes:
- Epstein–Barr virus-associated acute acalculous cholecystitis – J Gastroenterol Hepatol Res, 2014
- Endosonographic features of ectopic pancreas – izmir Univ. med journal, 2020
- Liver cirrhosis in geriatric patients – Dokuz Eylül Univ., 2021
- Hepatocellular carcinoma survival predictors – Hepatology, 2022
- Editor of “Siroz ve Komplikasyon Yönetimi” and author of chapters on constipation and paracentesis
Patient Care Philosophy
- Emphasizes compassionate, patient-focused care with clear explanations and shared decision-making
- Provides personalized treatment plans, considering clinical and lifestyle factors
- Welcomes international patients through telemedicine consultations and multilingual support
- Strives for cultural respect and ease of communication for all patients
- Patients commend his precision in procedures, attentive follow-up, and empathic bedside manner
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Turkish Gastroenterology Association (ERCP working group)
- Member, Turkish Liver Research Association
- Member, Turkish Medical Association
- Assoc. Prof. status awarded by Bakırçay University (2023)
FAQs
- Is Dr. Ferit Çelik board-certified?
- Yes. He holds specialist certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from Ege University, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023.
- What complex procedures does he perform?
- Dr. Çelik performs ERCP, peroral cholangioscopy, EMR, ESD, POEM, gastric balloon placements, biliary and esophageal stenting, as well as colonoscopies and gastroscopies.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He offers online consultations and bilingual coordination at MedicalPoint International Hospital.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Many endoscopic procedures are outpatient or involve a 1-night stay. More advanced procedures may require 2–3 days in hospital.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Çelik speaks Turkish and English fluently, with translation assistance available for other languages.
- Can he handle liver cancer and cirrhosis cases?
- Yes. He diagnoses and manages liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and complications such as bleeding, ascites, and portal hypertension.
- Does he offer obesity-related endoscopic treatments?
- Yes. He performs endoscopic obesity procedures including gastric balloon and botox, along with POEM for achalasia.
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