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Dr. Bilgi Baca

Dr. Bilgi Baca

Bariatric Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·

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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:

  1. Esophageal disorders
  2. Liver disorders
  3. Colorectal cancer
  4. Inflammatory bowel disease
  5. GI bleeding
  6. 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:

  1. Abnormal bowel movements
  2. Rectal bleeding
  3. Frequent heartburn
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Bloating
  6. Trouble swallowing
  7. Constipation
  8. Diarrhea
  9. Gallstones
  10. Ulcer

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