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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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Sep 03, 2014
Geçirdiğim ağır mide kanamasının ardından bana 2. hayatımı veren, ilgili ve özverili doktorum Sayın Erdem KOÇAK'a minnetlerimi sunarım... Hastası Suvayi ÜNAL
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