What does a Gastrointestinal Surgeon do?

Gastrointestinal Surgeon treats problems and diseases of the digestive systems and knows how the digestive system works. They are trained in surgical treatment. Here are some Gastrointestinal disorders that a Gastrointestinal Surgeon can diagnose and treat: Esophageal disorders Liver disorders Colorectal cancer Inflammatory bowel disease GI bleeding Pancreaticobiliary disorders As experts, Gastrointestinal Surgeons can do more than only treat problems. They could also help both adults and children by educating them on what they need to do to keep their system healthy.

What are the tests required before and during the consultation by Gastrointestinal Surgeons?

A Gastrointestinal Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose conditions related to the Gastrointestinal tract: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Upper GI Endoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound Capsule Endoscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopy is an effective and most popular procedure to diagnose digestive disorders. This is a nonsurgical procedure done to look into a person’s digestive tract. A flexible tube is inserted into the mouth to view pictures of the digestive tract.

When should you go to see a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

If you experience the below-listed symptoms, you must seek assistance from a Gastrointestinal Surgeon: Abnormal bowel movements Rectal bleeding Frequent heartburn Abdominal pain Bloating Trouble swallowing Constipation Diarrhea Gallstones Ulcer

Dr. Bilgi Baca - Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Turkey

About Dr. Bilgi Baca

Conditions treated by Dr. Bilgi Baca

Here is a list of some of the conditions a Gastrointestinal Surgeon Bilgi Baca treats:

Bloating
Loss of Appetite
Heartburn
Stomach flu
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Digestive Health Disorder

The Gastrointestinal Surgeon has treated even the most complex conditions with high precision and accuracy. The specialist assesses the condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The doctor is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. The doctor follows strict medical protocols in order to ensure the quality of care.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Bilgi Baca

Some of the symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases that you should discuss with a gastrointestinal surgeon include:

Heartburn
Stomach flu
Digestive Health Disorder
Bloating
Abdominal Pain
Loss of Appetite
Diarrhea

In case you experience any of the above symptoms, talk to a gastrointestinal surgeon. Symptoms might result from some mild conditions that are easy to treat. But, if they are not treated on time, they could lead to serious conditions. Your physician will refer you to a gastrointestinal surgeon if he suspects any major gastrointestinal problems. The specialist will design a treatment plan post-analysis of the test report.

Operating Hours of Dr. Bilgi Baca

Dr Bilgi Baca is available for consultation from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Bilgi Baca

The list of popular procedures that Dr Bilgi Baca perform is given below:

Lap Gastric Banding
Abdominoperineal Resection
Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Appendectomy
Whipples Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Hemicolectomy

Cholecystectomy is the procedure for the removal of the gallbladder. The symptomatic stones and abnormal gallbladder must be removed by Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. In this procedure, the gall bladder is removed using a long narrow instrument through small incisions in the abdomen. The surgery is usually painless and the patient can recover in a short span of time.

Qualification

2013 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
2009 Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
1996 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

2009 - 2010 University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Memberships (8)

International Association of Surgeons,Gastroenterologists and Oncologists
European Society of Coloproctology
Turkish Surgical Association
Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum
National Association for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
Turkish Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery Association
Hernia Association

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Procedures Performed

Abdominoperineal Resection

Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)

Adhesion Lysis

Appendectomy

Cardiomyotomy

Esophagectomy

Foregut Surgery

Gastric Bypass

Hemicolectomy

Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)

Hiatal Hernia Repair

Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Lap Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic Colon Resection

Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

Low Anterior Resection

Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment

Nissen Fundoplication

Pancreatectomy

Pancreatic Surgery

Partial Colectomy

Proctectomy

Retroperitoneum Surgery

Robotic Hernia Surgery

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Small Bowel Resection

Splenectomy

Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy

Subtotal Proctocolectomy

Total Colectomy

Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Bilgi Baca is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Bilgi Baca is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Gastrointestinal Surgeon treats problems and diseases of the digestive systems and knows how the digestive system works. They are trained in surgical treatment. Here are some Gastrointestinal disorders that a Gastrointestinal Surgeon can diagnose and treat:

Esophageal disorders
Liver disorders
Colorectal cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
GI bleeding
Pancreaticobiliary disorders

As experts, Gastrointestinal Surgeons can do more than only treat problems. They could also help both adults and children by educating them on what they need to do to keep their system healthy.

A Gastrointestinal Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose conditions related to the Gastrointestinal tract:

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Upper GI Endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy

Endoscopy is an effective and most popular procedure to diagnose digestive disorders. This is a nonsurgical procedure done to look into a person’s digestive tract. A flexible tube is inserted into the mouth to view pictures of the digestive tract.

If you experience the below-listed symptoms, you must seek assistance from a Gastrointestinal Surgeon:

Abnormal bowel movements
Rectal bleeding
Frequent heartburn
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Trouble swallowing
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gallstones
Ulcer

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