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Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

Bariatric Surgeon ·
, Sivas, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

Conditions treated by Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

Here are the conditions that are treated by Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz.:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Liver Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Ulcer
  • Jaundice
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease

Of the various gastroenterological health conditions, having inflamed large intestine or pancreas or sores on the stomach lining and small intestine are two common yet serious ones. Kindly do refer with your Gastroenterologist in case you have a gallbladder condition or are suffering from a liver disease. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

A gastroenterological condition is confirmed if the below mentioned signs and symptoms are experienced.:

  • Vomiting
  • Leakage/ stains in underwear
  • Belching or excessive gas
  • Gallstones
  • Loss of weight and appetite
  • Bowel movements that are hard to control
  • Coeliac disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Persistent heartburn/ GERD
  • Urine of dark colour
  • Bloating or abdominal pain
  • Oesophageal discomfort
  • Changes in bowel habits that are beginning to concern you
  • Rectal bleeding/ blood in stool
  • Lethargy
  • Pale coloured stools

The health issue can be considered to be more serious if the common symptoms like heartburn, constipation and diarrhea are more frequent and pronounced. Gastroenterological conditions which start becoming chronic in nature do manifest in symptoms like blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin. It is wise to not ignore the signs for long lest they become serious and the severity of the illness becomes difficult to handle and treatment does not remain effective.

Operating Hours of a Gastroenterlogist

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the operating hours of the doctor whereas Sunday is an off day. A highly accomplished professional, the doctor is known for expertise in the field of Gastroenterology.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Abdulkerim Yilmaz

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz are as follows:

  • Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)

.The doctor helps in treating and managing the treatment of a wide range of conditions linked to the digestive system of the patient. It is only for testing and diagnoses that the doctor performs the procedures which cannot be called surgery but for surgical treatment you must visit or get referred to a gastrointestinal surgeon.

Qualification

  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1991)
  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology Residency Program (2009)

Work Experiences

  • Trabzon Macka State Hospital (1991-1995)
  • Gaziosman Pasa University Education and Research Hospital (2010-2013)
  • Cumhuriyet University Education and Research Hospital (2013-2017)
  • Medicana Sivas Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Professor (2018-present)

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Cardiomyotomy
Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
Foregut Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz is a specialized Gastroenterologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Gastroenterologist

When someone is experiencing illness or any kind of condition regards their digestive system, they are referred to a Gastroenterologist. The initial visit to the doctor will include the right questions which will help the doctor understand your condition better, the tests they recommend solidifies the diagnoses. If you need to make lifestyle and dietary adjustments, a Gastroenterologist assists you in keeping up with them and prescribing you the medications. A Gastroenterologist must have the knowledge of various factors such as:

  1. Gastrointestinal organs
  2. Movement of matter via intestines and stomach
  3. Digestion, absorption of nutrients
  4. Removal of body waste
  5. Liver system

Here is a comprehensive list of the tests that are essential prior to and during consultation with a Gastroenterologist.:

  • Esophageal/Gastric Manometry
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • pH Monitoring
  • Upper GI Series (barium swallow or barium meal)
  • Gastroscopy

These include Endoscopic ultrasounds, Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies and all of these procedures provide a good assessment of the condition at hand. An Endoscopy uses a camera inserted inside body via mouth through to esophagus with a thin and long tube to send back images which can help decipher symptoms. The difference between an endoscopy and a Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy is that in these two the tube is inserted via rectum. When the doctor wishes to understand the causes behind a condition, confirm the diagnoses or view the response to the treatment good non invasive method is diagnostic imaging tests. You can know what is going inside the body, in this case the digestive system and tract with tests like Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound.

Symptoms indicating a clear digestive system or tract related condition or being in an age bracket above fifty mean that you must go to see a Gastroenterologist. Sometimes the condition is clear and not just an indicative symptom, few conditions that would need a visit are suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids. Having an excellent digestive health post a surgery and during the rehabilitation process is helped along if you refer to this doctor.

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