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Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

Bariatric Surgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

Conditions treated by Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

Dr. Gokhan Kabacam treats the conditions which are mentioned here.:

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

When you have gastroenterological problems, it can be a painful and distressing experience and especially so with sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas. Kindly do refer with your Gastroenterologist in case you have a gallbladder condition or are suffering from a liver disease. Digestive system related conditions are resolved with the expertise of the doctors who work in this specialty.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

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

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

When the occurrence of symptoms such as heartburn, diarrhea and constipation is more pronounced, it is a cause of worry and a pointer to more serious ramifications. Blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin do not augur well and are a clear manifestation of more serious and chronic Gastroenterological conditions. Kindly do not let the symptoms become more severe and beyond the scope of complete solution and treatment becomes elusive.

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. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Gokhan Kabacam

It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Gokhan Kabacam performs on the patients.:

  • 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. Procedures that this doctor performs are for the purpose of diagnosing the condition and not a part of treatment itself, for surgical processes, you must go see a gastrointestinal surgeon.

Qualification

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of English Medicine
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Certifications (2)

  • EASL Young Researcher Award

Memberships (7)

  • Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Member of Hepato Bilio Pancreatology Association
  • Member of Turkish Liver Research Association
  • Member of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
  • Member of Turkish Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association
  • Member of EASL (European Liver Research Association)
  • Member of ECCO (European Association of Crohn and Colitis)

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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. Gokhan Kabacam is a specialized Gastroenterologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Gokhan Kabacam is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 14 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Gastroenterologist

It is a Gastroenterologist who helps you get treated for the health conditions you suffer from related to the digestive system. 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. The doctor handholds you through the treatment process, they manage it for and with you by making sure that your diet and lifestyle is in order and you are taking the right medications when and in the quantity that you should. 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

A consultation with a Gastroenterologist comes with the requirement of some tests to be performed either before or during the process and they are listed below:

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

Gastroscopies, Liver biopsies and Sigmoidoscopies are some of the important procedures that help in the better understanding of the gastroenterological conditions. 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. In an effort to know the causes of your gastroenterological condition, confirm diagnoses and/or monitor treatment response, diagnostic imaging tests like Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound play an important role.

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. You can even visit not just when you have symptoms which show a probable issue with the Gastrointestinal tract but when conditions are clear. Regular consultations with the doctor make it simpler for you to attain excellent digestive health post a surgery.

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