Murat Sarikaya

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist specializing in digestive tract interventions and liver disease management. He has authored research papers in international journals, including Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica and The American Surgeon. The doctor treats patients at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.

Gastroenterology Specialization

Dr. Sarikaya treats various digestive system disorders. His focus includes chronic inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats liver issues like cirrhosis and hepatitis B. The doctor performs specialized procedures to help patients with these conditions.

• Complex treatment of pancreatitis
• Removal of duodenal polyps
• Gastroscopy with biopsy
• Colonoscopy and gastrointestinal screening
• Management of Barrett's esophagus and gastric ulcers
• Treatment of cholelithiasis (gallstones)

Clinical Work Experience

• 2022 – Present: Gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• 2021 – 2022: Gastroenterologist at Medipol University Sefaköy Hospital
• 2018 – 2020: Faculty member at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014 – 2020: Gastroenterology Specialist at Tokat State Hospital
• 2010: Physician at Bingol State Hospital

Medical Education and Training

• 2021 – Medipol University: Advanced specialization in Gastroenterology
• 2018 – İstinye University: Specialty training in Internal Diseases
• 2014 – Ankara Training and Research Hospital: Gastroenterology fellowship
• 2010 – Firat University Department of Internal Medicine: Specialization
• 2004 – Firat University Faculty of Medicine: Medical Degree

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Sarikaya researches digestive emergencies and pharmacology. His work covers topics such as acute gastric obstruction and the effects of proton pump inhibitors. He also presents his findings at international medical congresses.

Selected Journal Publications

• "Fatal fulminant hepatitis B after withdrawal of entecavir treatment," Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica, 2012.
• "Acute gastric obstruction resulting from gallstone-induced bezoar," The American Surgeon, 2012.
• "Garlic-induced esophagitis," Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica, 2013.
• "Crohn's disease masked by median arcuate ligament syndrome," Chinese Medical Journal, 2013.
• "Telaprevir and anemia: What we learned from the first three patients," Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2013.
• "Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?" Digestive Endoscopy, 2013.
• "Inpatient Care Of Hepatitis C: Applying The Four Pillars Model To The Hospital Setting," Gastroenterology Nursing, 2013.
• "The 'Bouveret's Syndrome' Case Resolved Without Necrotic Changes," Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2013.
• "Severe acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia," Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2013.
• "Gallstone Ileus Caused by Cholecystoenteric Fistula Demonstrated on Computed Tomography," Case Reports in Medicine, 2013.
• "Intestinal Perforation Due to Ingested Chicken Bone Mimicking Crohn's Disease," Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2013.
• "An Unusual Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Severe Acute Pancreatitis Leading to Death," Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2013.
• "A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Panniculitis," Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2013.
• "Magnesium and parathyroid hormone levels of patients using different proton pump inhibitors," Gastroenterology Nursing, 2013.
• "Acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia: A case-based review," Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2013.
• "Association between Helicobacter pylori and liver-to-spleen ratio," European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2013.

Scientific Presentations

• 2000 – "Suicidal poisonings in Turkey: demographic and clinical aspects," 30th European Congress of Clinical Toxicology.
• 2013 – "A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Aortoenteric Fistula," World Congress of Gastroenterology.