Gastroenterology Prof. Dr. Ethem Tankurt
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Prof. Dr. Ethem Tankurt is a gastroenterologist at Acibadem Kent Hospital in İzmir, with more than 35 years of experience.
He treats liver disease and gastrointestinal disorders. He offers consultations in Turkish and English, including online video consultation.
About Prof. Dr. Ethem Tankurt
Prof. Dr. Ethem Tankurt is a gastroenterologist with 35 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise are liver disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
Prof. Dr. Tankurt graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He was at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine in 1985 and at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology in 1991. He was Assoc. at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991 and Prof. Dr. at 9 Eylul University Faculty of Medicine in 1997.
He joined Acibadem Health Group in 2023. He practises at Acibadem Kent Hospital in İzmir, Türkiye. The profile also lists the European Board of Gastroenterology in 2005 and the American Gastroenterological Association in 2007.
The profile lists five professional bodies, among them EASL European Association for the Study of Liver, AGA American Gastroenterological Association and TASL Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.
Prof. Tankurt speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
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Education
- 2007American Gastroenterological Association
- 2005European Board of Gastroenterology
- 1991Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology
- 1985Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
- 1981Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2023Acibadem Health Group
- 19979 Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr.
- 1991Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Assoc.
Professional Memberships
- EASL European Association for the Study of Liver
- Turkish Gastroenterology Association
- TASL Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver
- AGA American Gastroenterological Association
- Internal Medicine Specialty Association
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