Dr.Ferit Çelik (Gastroenterologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

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.