Gastroenterology Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital. He treats digestive system conditions, with particular interests in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases, and endoscopic procedures including ERCP, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
About Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital, with clinical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic, liver and biliary tract conditions, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. His areas of practice include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, balloon dilation, and gastric balloon applications.
He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and completed Internal Medicine specialty training at the same institution in 2003. He later completed Gastroenterology subspecialty training at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine and Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, and worked as a gastroenterology specialist at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital before joining Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2013.
International patients can expect a gastroenterology assessment focused on their symptoms, medical history, and appropriate endoscopic evaluation when needed. Prof. Dr. Karaman provides care for digestive system conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and liver, pancreas, and bile duct disorders.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2013Kayseri Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor Doctor
- 2011Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology
- 2003Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1996Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2013Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2011–2013Kayseri Training and Research Hospital / Gastroenterology Specialist
- 2008–2011Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training
- 2006–2007Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology Department / Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training
- 2005–2006Kayseri Training and Research Hospital / Internal Medicine Specialist
- 2004–2005Kayseri SSK Regional Hospital / Internal Medicine Specialist
- 1999–2003Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Internal Medicine Specialty Training
- 1998–1999Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Pharmacology Residency
- 1996–1998Konya Ereğli Mother and Child Health and Family Planning Center / General Practitioner
Professional Memberships
- EGEUS (European Group for Endoscopic Ultrasonography)
- Turkish Gastroenterology Association Kayseri Branch
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Society of Nephrology
- Turkish Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (TKAD)
Selected Publications
- Epinephrine plus argon plasma or heater probe coagulation in ulcer bleeding World Juornal of Gastroenterology , 4109-4112 pp., 2011 , DOI: 0.3748/wjg.v17.i36.4109 A. Karaman, M. Baskol, S. Gursoy, E. Torun, A. Yurci, B.D. Ozel, K. Guven, O. Ozbakir, M. Yucesoy
- Lymphoma-like presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2013 Apr;24(2):194-6. A. Karaman, M. Baskol, K. Deniz, S. Gursoy, K. Guven, Ö. Ozbakir
- Endoscopic topical application of ankaferd blood stopper(®) in gastrointestinal bleeding Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , 65-68 pp.,2012,DOI:10.1089/acm.2010.0827 A. Karaman, M. Baskol, S. Gursoy, E. Torun, A. Yurci, M. Celikbilek, K. Guven, O. Ozbakir, M .Yucesoy
- Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Glucose Metabolism Disorders in the First Degree Relatives of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Bratisl Lek Listy. 2012;113(6):361-7. A. Karaman, F. Bayram, K. Gundogan, M. Ozsan, H. Karaman, F. Kelestimur
- Investigation of Genome Instability in Exfoliated Colonic Epithelial Cells and in Mitogen-Stimulated Lymphocytes of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Digestion , 228-235 pp., 2012 , DOI: 10.1159/000336358 A. Karaman, Z. Hamurcu, H. Donmez, N. Bitken, H. Karaman, M. Baskol, S. Gursoy, K. Guven, O. Ozbakir, M. Yucesoy.
- Efficacy of different therapeutic regimens on hepatic osteodystrophy in chronic viral liver disease European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology , 1206-1212 pp., 2011 , DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e32834cd6f6 A. Yurci, A.O. Kalkan, O. Ozbakir, A. Karaman, E. Torun, M. Kula, M. Baskol, S. Gursoy, M. Yucesoy, F. Bayram
- Efficacy of Ankaferd Blood Stopper in postpolypectomy bleeding J Alternative and Complementary Medicine , 1027-1028 pp., 2010 , DOI: 10.1089/acm.2010.0089 A. Karaman, E. Torun, S. Gursoy, A. Yurci, O. Ozbakir
- Endoscopic Removal of an Unusual Foreign Body Causing Gastrointestinal Bleeding Case Rep Gastroenterol , 393-396 pp., 2010 , DOI: 10.1159/000321001 A. Karaman, E. Torun, M. Celikbilek, S. Gursoy, O. Ozbakir
- Insulin detemir improves glycemic control and reduces hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes: findings from the Turkish cohort of PREDICTIVE observational study Pediatr Diabetes , 401-407 pp., 2009 , DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2008.00497.x S. Kurtoglu, M.E. Atabek, C. Dizdarer, O. Pirgon, P. Isguven, S. Emek; PREDICTIVE Turkey Study Group (A. Karaman)
- Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Mediterranean region of Turkey: evaluation of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and dyslipidemia Metabolic Syndrome Related Disorders , 427-434 pp., 2009 , DOI: 10.1089/met.2008.0068 K. Gündogan, F. Bayram, M. Capak, F. Tanriverdi, A. Karaman, A. Ozturk, H. Altunbas, C. Gökce, A. Kalkan, C. Yazici
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My vertigo treatment exceeded every expectation I had. Prof. Dr. Karaman was calm, precise and deeply reassuring. I would happily travel here again for any treatment.”
“I came to Acibadem for post-operative ICU care and could not be happier with the outcome. The expertise of Dr. Karaman put my mind completely at ease. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”
“My experience with IBS management here restored my faith in medical care. I cannot thank Prof. Dr. Karaman enough for the skill and kindness shown. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”