Dr.Çağlayan Aslanbaş (General practitioner)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current role: Professor of Gastroenterology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• Specialist care in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas
• Performs complex procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and liver biopsy
• Offers online pre-consultation and care coordination for international patients (accepted via Bookimed)

Academic Contributions

• Educator for medical students, internists and gastroenterology trainees at university level
• Speaker at national conferences on gastrointestinal diagnostics and endoscopy advancements
• Published extensively on gastric cancer epidemiology, NSAID‑induced gastroduodenal lesions and liver disease biomarkers

Areas of Expertise

• Upper GI disorders: Gastric ulcers, varices, GERD and bleeding
• Colorectal diseases: Colon cancer screening, polyp removal and diagnosis of diverticulosis
• Hepatobiliary care: Management of cirrhosis, hepatitis, gallstones and pancreatitis
• Endoscopic procedures: ERCP, capsule endoscopy, polypectomy and diagnostic biopsy

Publications and Research

Notable publications include:

• Demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum (Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2000)
• Evaluation of upper GI bleeding cases in Northeast Anatolia (Klinik Bilimler‑Doktor, 2000)
• Impact of misoprostol on preventing NSAID‑induced gastric lesions (Atatürk University Medical Journal, 1997)

Patient Care Philosophy

• Emphasizes empathetic and clear communication with patients and families
• Focuses on individualized diagnostic and preventive care plans
• Ensures comfort and safety during endoscopic procedures
• Provides online consultation and remote follow-up for international patients

Professional Affiliations

• Board-certified gastroenterologist by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Full Professor in Internal Medicine with Gastroenterology subspecialty
• Serving as faculty at Medipol University’s Faculty of Medicine

FAQs

Is Dr. Nihat Okçu board-certified?

Yes. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in Turkey.

What digestive conditions does he treat?

He manages peptic ulcers, GERD, colorectal cancer screening, liver and biliary diseases, IBS and inflammatory bowel disease.

Does he perform advanced endoscopic procedures?

Yes. He routinely performs ERCP, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy and capsule endoscopy.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. He offers online consultations and is accessible via international medical platforms.

How long does an endoscopy hospital stay last?

Most lower and upper GI endoscopy procedures are conducted on an outpatient basis; complex procedures may require a short hospital stay.

What languages does he speak?

He is fluent in Turkish and English.