Ekrem Aslan

Dr. Ekrem Aslan is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He treats inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. The specialist has contributed to clinical research with over 15 published studies.

Specialization and Medical Focus

Dr. Aslan treats a variety of digestive system disorders. He helps patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The doctor also treats motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease – a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

His expertise includes:

• Chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis
• Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases
• Pancreatitis and gastric ulcers
• Barrett's esophagus and gastrointestinal polyps

Professional Experience

Dr. Aslan has practiced gastroenterology across Turkish medical institutions. He has worked at Liv Hospital Ulus since 2018. His career includes clinical roles at:

• 2015–2018 – Haydarpasa Education and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology
• 2011–2015 – Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
• 2010–2015 – Ercis State Hospital
• 2005–2010 – Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

Education and Training

• 2005 – Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2010 – Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialty
• 2015 – Yeditepe University School of Medicine – Gastroenterology Fellowship

Academic Research and Publications

Dr. Aslan publishes in international and national refereed journals. His work covers gastric lesions and endoscopic procedures. Notable titles include:

• "Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Self-Expanding Metal Stents in Malignant Esophageal Strictures"
• "Impact of intestinal ultrasound with a portable system in the management of Crohn's disease"
• "The use of Ankaferd in diverticular bleeding: two case reports"
• "Comparison of the Efficacy of Entecavir and Tenofovir in Reducing Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk"
• "A rare subepithelial lesion in the stomach: Gastric adenomyoma" (published in Surg Pract)
• "Periampullary nodularity in an asymptomatic patient"
• "Black esophagus"
• "The Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease"
• "Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea severity index and left ventricular function and volume"