Gastroenterology Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün
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Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Kadıköy (Dr. Şinasi Can) Hospital. He treats pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and digestive conditions such as reflux and gastritis. His expertise also includes gastroscopy and ERCP.
About Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün
Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Kadıköy (Dr. Şinasi Can) Hospital, working in gastroenterology and the treatment of pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases. His clinical interests include biliary tract disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, Barrett’s oesophagus, digestive symptoms, and endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and ERCP.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1996, completed internal medicine training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001, and completed gastroenterology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His academic career has included positions at Kocaeli University, Fırat University, Istanbul Medipol University and Acibadem MAA University.
International patients can consult Prof. Dr. Aygün for evaluation and management of liver, pancreas, bile duct and digestive system conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He is a member of the Turkish Liver Research Association, the European Society for Gastroenterology and the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
Areas of Expertise
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Subspecialties
- Treatment of Pancreas, Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases
Education
- 2007Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology
- 2001İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1996Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017–2019Faculty of Medicine / Acibadem MAA University / Prof.Dr.
- 2015–2017Faculty of Medicine / Acibadem MAA University / Doç. Dr.
- 2015Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2012–2014Faculty of Medicine /İstanbul Medipol University / Doç.Dr.
- 2011–2012Faculty of Medicine / Fırat University / Doç.Dr.
- 2009–2011Faculty of Medicine / Fırat University / Yard.Doç.
- 2008–2009Adıyaman Devlet Hospital (Mecburi Hizmet) / Uz. Dr
- 2003–2007Faculty of Medicine / Kocaeli University (Gastroenterology) / Assistant Professor
- 1996–2001Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul University (Internal Medicine) / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Liver Research Association
- European Society for Gastroenterology
- Turkish Gastroenterology Association
Selected Publications
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphisms in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Cell Biochem Funct. 2008 Apr;26(3):291-6. A.Sazci, E.Ergul, C.Aygun, G.Akpinar, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu.
- Endothelial dysfunction in Turkish patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Intern Med J. 2008 Mar;38(3):183-9. O.Senturk, O.Kocaman, S.Hulagu, T.Sahin, C.Aygun, T.Konduk, A.Celebi.
- Adiponectin: is it a novel treatment modality to alleviate liver injury in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(2):457-8. C.Aygun, O.Kocaman, O.Senturk.
- A rare gastric outlet anomaly: pyloric ostium on incissura angularis. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Apr;52(4):1001-3. S.Uraz, C.Aygun, T.Konduk, A.Celebi, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu.
- Clindamycin-induced acute cholestatic hepatitis. World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Oct 28;13(40):5408-10. C.Aygun, O.Kocaman, Y.Gurbuz, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu.
- Granular cell tumor of esophagus removed with endoscopic submucosal dissection. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2007 Sep;18(3):188-91. S.Hulagu, O.Senturk, C.Aygun, Y.Gurbuz, O.Kocaman, A.Celebi, T.Konduk.
- Pieces of trash bag in the stomach. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2007 Sep;18(3):210-1. O.Kocaman, C.Aygun, T.Konduk, A.Celebi, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu.
- Burst of autoimmunity with the emergence of primary Sjogren’s syndrome, cholestatic autoimmune hepatitis and latent, autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). South Med J. 2006 Sep;99(9):1014-5. O.Kocaman, C.Aygun, Y.Gurbuz, A.Cefle, T.Konduk, O.Senturk, A.Celebi, S.Hulagu.
- Endothelial dysfunction in patients with ulcerative colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2006 Mar;12(3): 166-71. O.Kocaman, T.Sahin, C.Aygun, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu.
- Serum levels of hepatoprotective peptide adiponectin in non¬alcoholic fatty liver disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Feb;18(2):175-80. C.Aygun, O.Senturk, S.Hulagu, S.Uraz , A.Celebi, T.Konduk, B.Mutlu, Z.Canturk.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Cem Aygün
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“The care I received for my infection treatment was world-class from start to finish. Dr. Aygün took the time to review my full history before recommending anything.”
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“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my heavy-bleeding treatment here. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aygün treated me as a person, not just a case. The facilities were spotless and modern.”
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