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Prof. Dr. Çetin Karaca, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist in Istanbul, specializes in advanced treatments for liver, pancreas, and stomach diseases.
Prof. Dr. Çetin Karaca – Gastroenterology Specialist
Prof. Dr. Çetin Karaca is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with over 32 years of medical practice, based in Istanbul. He is a Harvard-trained specialist who completed a research fellowship at Harvard University, enhancing his expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Karaca specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex digestive diseases, including liver and biliary tract disorders, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, and various gastrointestinal conditions. He offers comprehensive care using state-of-the-art techniques such as ERCP, endosonography, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy. Fluent in English, he provides world-class medical services to both local and international patients at his private practice in Istanbul.
A Leading Authority in Gastroenterology in Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Çetin Karaca is a highly distinguished Professor of Gastroenterology, renowned for his extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex diseases of the digestive system. With over two decades of specialized experience and a commitment to utilizing the latest medical advancements, he offers world-class care to both local and international patients from his private practice in Istanbul.
World-Class Education and International Experience
Prof. Dr. Karaca's impressive academic and professional journey establishes him as a trusted expert in his field. His background includes:
- Medical & Speciality Training: He earned his medical degree (1993), completed his Internal Medicine residency (1998), and his Gastroenterology sub-specialty (2002) at Istanbul University's Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious and long-standing medical institutions.
- Harvard University Fellowship: He significantly enhanced his expertise during a distinguished research fellowship in Endosonography at the world-renowned Harvard University Faculty of Medicine / Massachusetts General Hospital (2008-2009).
- Professor Title: He was awarded the title of Professor in 2012, a testament to his expertise and contributions to academic medicine.
Areas of Specialization
Prof. Dr. Karaca provides comprehensive care for all gastroenterological conditions, with a special focus on complex cases affecting the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. His key areas of expertise include:
- Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases
- Pancreatic Cancer and Pancreatic Cysts
- Stomach Cancer and Liver Cancer
- Esophageal Strictures and Stomach Ulcers
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Fatty Liver Disease
Advanced Endoscopic Procedures
He is highly skilled in performing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including ERCP (for biliary and pancreatic issues), Endosonography (EUS), Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, and Polypectomy, ensuring accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment.
Commitment to International Patients
Prof. Dr. Karaca is fluent in English, ensuring seamless and comfortable communication for patients from around the world. His international training and experience make his clinic a premier destination for medical tourists seeking expert gastroenterology care in Turkey.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1993
- Internal Medicine Residency - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1998
- Gastroenterology Sub-specialty - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2002
- Endosonography Research Fellowship - Harvard University Faculty of Medicine / Massachusetts General Hospital, USA, 2008-2009
Professional Achievements
- 2008-2009: Completed research fellowship in Endosonography at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
- 2012: Achieved the title of Professor in Gastroenterology
- Experience: Extensive experience in advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS
- Biliary Tract Stone Removal
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Gastroscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- ERCP
- Esophageal Strictures Dilation
- Fatty Liver Disease Management
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- Liver Cancer Diagnosis
- Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
- Pancreatic Cysts Treatment
- Polypectomy
- Stomach Botox for Gastroparesis
- Stomach Ulcer Treatment
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Advanced Endoscopy
- Stomach Cancer
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