About
Prof. Dr. Erkan Çağlar – Gastroenterology & Digestive Health Specialist
Prof. Dr. Erkan Çağlar is a distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology practicing in Balıkesir. With 23 years of extensive medical experience, he graduated from İstanbul University Medical Faculty and completed his internal medicine residency at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He further specialized in gastroenterology at Cerrahpaşa and gained international observation experience at Texas Medical School in the USA. Currently, he serves as the Department Chair of Internal Medicine at Balıkesir University Medical Faculty. His expertise includes comprehensive digestive health care, internal medicine, and academic research with over 50 scientific studies and 500 citations.
Prof. Dr. Erkan Çağlar - Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Specialist
Prof. Dr. Erkan Çağlar is a highly accomplished medical professional specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Born in Akçaabat-Karpınar in 1979, he has built a remarkable career spanning over two decades.
Professional Journey
Dr. Çağlar graduated from İstanbul University Medical Faculty in 2002 and completed his internal medicine residency at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty from 2002 to 2007, becoming an Internal Medicine Specialist. He pursued gastroenterology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa from 2009 to 2012, with additional experience at Medeniyet University Gastro Clinic in 2008-2009. His international exposure includes observation at Texas Medical School in the USA.
Academic Career
He achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2013 and joined Balıkesir University Medical Faculty as a faculty member in July 2018. In January 2019, he was promoted to Professor, and in February 2019, he was appointed Department Chair of the Internal Medicine Department at Balıkesir University, overseeing academic programs and resident training.
Research and Contributions
Prof. Dr. Çağlar has authored over 50 national and international scientific studies and has received more than 500 citations, demonstrating his significant impact in the medical field. He previously served as Gastroenterology Clinic Chief at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2014 to 2018.
Personal Life
He is married with one child, successfully balancing his demanding academic and clinical responsibilities with family life.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, 1996-2002
- Internal Medicine Residency - Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi, 2002-2007
- Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training - Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi, 2009-2012
- Gastroenterology Clinic - Medeniyet Üniversitesi, 2008-2009
- Associate Professor - Balıkesir Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, 2018
- Professor - January 2019
- Department Chair of Internal Medicine - Balıkesir University, February 2019
Professional Achievements
- 2019: Professor in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- 2019: Department Chair of Internal Medicine at Balıkesir University Medical Faculty
- 2013: Associate Professor
- Observation: Texas Medical School USA during Kayseri tenure
- 2014-2018: Gastroenterology Clinic Chief at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital
- Research: 50+ national and international scientific studies
- Citations: 500+ citations
- 1979: Born in Akçaabat-Karpınar
- 2018: Faculty member at Balıkesir University
- Personal: Married with one child
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment
- Gastroscopy
- Hepatitis Treatment
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- Liver Disease Treatment
- Nutritional Therapy for Digestive Disorders
- Pancreatic Disease Treatment
- Peptic Ulcer Treatment
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