Gastroenterology Prof. Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi
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Prof. Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi
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Prof. Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 32+ years of experience.
She treats inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease, viral hepatitis including chronic hepatitis C, hepatic steatosis, hepatic fibrosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, Helicobacter pylori infection, drug-induced esophageal injury, esophageal candidiasis, and hepatic abscess, and performs therapeutic endoscopy and biologic therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. She offers consultations in Turkish and English, including online video consultation.
Prof. Arzu Tiftikçi is an experienced gastroenterologist and associate professor with a strong background in hepatology and inflammatory bowel disease. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine with a focus on Gastroenterology at Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine in 2011. Since 2009 she has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where she has provided clinical care, performed advanced endoscopic procedures, and contributed to academic and teaching activities.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Endoscopy Association, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association, and the Turkish Association for Liver Research. Her clinical interests include liver disease, inflammatory bowel disorders, and therapeutic endoscopy, and she remains committed to combining evidence-based care with ongoing research and education.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Inflammatory bowel diseaseCrohn’s diseaseViral hepatitisChronic hepatitis C infectionHepatic steatosisHepatic fibrosisHepatocellular carcinomaHelicobacter pylori infectionDrug-induced esophageal injuryEsophageal candidiasisHepatic abscessTherapeutic endoscopyBiologic therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
Background
Education
- 2011Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology / Associate Professor
- 2009Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology / Assistant Professor
- 2006Marmara University Hospital Gastroenterology
- 2001Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine
- 1994Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2009Acibadem Health Group
- 2007–2008Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
- 2006–2007Haseki Training and Research Hospital
- 2006Iskenderun State Hospital
- 2002–2006Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
- 2001–2004Marmara University Institute of Gastroenterology, Viral Hepatitis Master Program
- 2001–2002Marmara University Gastroenterology Institute
- 1997–2001Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Clinic Residency
- 1995–1997German Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1994–1995Gaziantep Islahiye Health Center No. 1
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Gastroenterology Association
- Endoscopy Association
- European Association for the Study of the Liver
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
- Turkish Association for Liver Research
Research
Selected Publications
- Mid-esophageal ulceration and candidiasis-associated distal esophagitis as two distinct clinical patterns of tetracycline or doxycycline-induced esophageal injury Gencosmanoglu R, Kurtkaya-Yapicier 0, Tiftikci A, Avsar E, Tozun N, Oran ES. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2004 Jul; 38(6): 484-9
- Can an immunohistochemistry method differentiate intestinal tuberculosis from Crohn’s disease in biopsy specimens? Dig Dis Sci. 2011 Apr;56(4):1165-70 Ince AT, Gunes P, Senatas E, Sezikli M, Tiftikci A, Ovunc O.
- The Prevalence of the Mutation in Codon 249 of the P53 Gene in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Turkey. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2010 41(3):185-9 10. Ozdemir FT, Tiftikci A, Sancak S, Eren F, Tahan V, Akın V, Akın H, Gündüz F, Kedrah AE, Ustündağ Y, Avşar E, Tözün N, Ozdoğan O.
- Microscopic Polyangiitis Involving Sigmoid Colon; A Case Presenting with Painless Bleeding. Acibadem University Journal of Health Sciences: 2010:1(1) 46-48 Tiftikçi A, Yurteri G, Atug Ö, Çelikel Ç, Yavuz Ş, Hamzaoğlu H.
- Giant Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp Causing Anemia: A Case Report. Acibadem University Journal of Health Sciences: 2010:1(2) 115-117 Vardareli E, Tiftikçi A, Tözün N, Özveri E, Ertem M.
- Oxidative stress in Helicobacter pyloriinfection: does supplementation with vitamins C and E increase the eradication rate? Helicobacter. 2009 Aug;14(4):280-5 9. Sezikli M, Cetinkaya ZA, Sezikli H, Güzelbulut F, Tiftikçi A, Ince AT, GökdenY, Yaşar B, Atalay S, Kurdaş OO.
- Serum levels of adipokines in patients with chronic HCV infection: relationship with steatosis and fibrosis. Arch Med Res. 2009 May;40(4):294-8 8. Tiftikci A, Atug O, Yilmaz Y, Eren F, Ozdemir FT, Yapali S, Ozdogan O, Celikel CA, Imeryuz N, Tozun N.
- Awareness of hepatitis C virus transmission routes among patients, their household contacts and health care staff: does perception match the reality? Turk J Gastroenterol. 2009 Jun;20(2):104-7 Tiftikçi A, Atuğ O, Tözün N.
- Members of the Turkish IBD Study Group. Clinical Characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Turkey: A Multicenter Epidemiologic Survey. Akpinar H, Tuncer C, Suleymanlar I, Ovunc O, Hilmioglu F, Asian S, Turkdogan K, Bahcecioglu HI, Yurdaydin C; J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug 21 Tozun N, Atug O, Imeryuz N, Hamzaoglu HO, Tiftikci A, Parlak E, Dagli U, Ulker A, Hulagu S,
- Crest syndrome and renal involvement. Tarçın Ö, Ozcivan M. Aydın H. Tiftikci A.Marmara Medical Journal. 2007, 20 (3):186-189
- Actinomycotic hepatic abcess. Tiftikci A. Vardareli E.N. Kaban K. Peker O. Akansel S. Tozun N. Hepatology International 2 (1) nov 2007; 133-5
- Serum leptin is not a diagnostic marker for familial mediterranean fever attacks. Toy B. Tarcin 0. Bagci S. Ustundag Y. Inal A. Tiftikci A. Mediators of inflammation. 2006;(2):62868
- Influence of serum folic acid levels on plasma homocysteine concentrations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Tiftikci A, Ozdemir A, Tarcin O, Tarcin 0, Inane N, Sahinoglu S, Direskeneli H, Yavuz S, Uras F, Barut Y. Rheumatol Int. 2006 Jan; 26(3)191-4
- Mid-esophageal ulceration and candidiasis-associated distal esophagitis as two distinct clinical patterns of tetracycline or doxycycline-induced esophageal injury. Gencosmanoglu R, Kurtkaya-Yapicier 0, Tiftikci A, Avsar E, Tozun N, Oran ES. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2004 Jul; 38(6): 484-9
- Biologic Therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: infliximab and Others Tiftikci A. Tüzun N. Aktuel Tip Dergisi 7(4) May 2002;49-52
- Comparison of zinc and copper metabolism in patients on chronic hemodialysis and outpatients on continuous peritoneal dialysis Haydarpaşa Numune Egitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 39:91-95 – 1999 Ozdemir A. Keskin T. Kahraman L Seymen P. Tiftikci A. Sezer M. Kokyar N. Barut Y.
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Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi is a specialist in Gastroenterology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
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Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi sees patients at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi?
Consultations with Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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You can request an appointment with Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi?
Yes. Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi have?
Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi has around 32 years of professional experience in Gastroenterology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
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