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Gastroenterology

Prof. Dr. Gürsel Acartürk

Hospital
İzmir Can Hastanesi
Areas of Expertise
Reflux · Dyspepsia · Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers · Gastric Bleeding · Endoscopy · Colonoscopy · Diarrhea · Bloating · Constipation · Abdominal Pain · Jaundice · Liver Diseases · Pancreatic Diseases · Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Ulcerative Colitis · Crohn's Disease
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Prof. Dr. Gürsel Acartürk

Experience

  • General Practitioner / Isparta Provincial Health Directorate, Aksu District Central Health Center 1996-1999
  • Research Assistant (Resident) / İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine 1999-2003
  • Assistant Professor / Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine (2003-2009)
  • Subspecialty Resident / Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology (2005-2009)
  • Associate Professor/Professor – Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology (2009-2016)
  • Professor / Afyonkarahisar Özel Parkhayat Hastanesi, Gastroenterology (2020-2022)

Education

  • Undergraduate (MD) – Medicine, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (1996)
  • Master's – Medicine, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (1996)
  • Doctorate/Proficiency in Art/Specialization in Medicine – Internal Medicine – İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (2003)
  • Subspecialty in Medicine – Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology (2009)

Areas of Interest

  • Reflux
  • Dyspepsia
  • Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers
  • Gastric Bleeding
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Jaundice
  • Liver Diseases
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn's Disease

Research

  • Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:
  • Türkkan, E., I. Uslan, G. Acarturk, N. Topak, A. Kahraman, FH. Dilek, Y. Akcan, O. Karaman, M. Colbay ve S. Yuksel, “Does Helicobacter Pylori-induced Inflamation of Gastric Mucosa Determine the Severity of Symptoms in Functional Dyspepsia ?”, J. Gastroenterol., 44, 66-70 (2009).
  • Yüksel, Ş., M. Yılmaz, M. Demir, J. Ertürk, G. Acartürk, HR. Koyuncuoğlu ve MT. Sezer, “Restless Legs Syndrome and Associated Factors in Dialysis Patients”, Turkiye Klinikleri J. Med. Sci., 29, 344-352 (2009). [in Turkish]
  • Yuksel, S., H. Samli, M. Colbay, U. Dündar, G. Acarturk, S. Demir, T. Koken, OC. Aktepe, V. Kavuncu ve M. Solak, “Increased Serum Osteoprotegerin Levels Associated with Decreased Bone Mineral Density in Famial Mediterranean Fever”, Tohoku. J. Exp. Med., 217, 321-327 (2009).
  • Colbay, M., S. Yuksel, I. Uslan, G. Acarturk, O. Karaman, O. Bas, H. Mollaoglu, M. Yagmurca ve OA Özen, “Novel Approach fort he Prevention of Contrast Nephropathy”, Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 62(1), 321-327 (2010).
  • Songür, Y., A. Bakarli, G. Acartürk, A. Senol, “Comparison of infusion or low-dose proton pump inhibitor treatments in upper gastrointestinal system bleeding”, Eur J Intern Med., 22(2), 200-204 (2011).
  • Senol, N., BM. Ceyhan, IH. Ersoy, A. Senol, G. Acarturk, R. Sutcu, “Aspirin increases NMDA receptor subunit 2A concentrations in rat hippocampus”, J Recept Signal Transduct Res., 32(1), 17-21 (2012).
  • Ahsen, A., MS. Ulu, S. Yuksel, K. Demi, M. Uysal, M. Erdogan, G. Acarturk. “As a new inflammatory marker for familial Mediterranean fever: neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio” Inflammation., 36(6), 1357-1362 (2013).
  • Ulu, SM., M. Dogan, A. Ahsen, A. Altug, K. Demir, G. Acarturk, S. Inan. “Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a quick and reliable predictive marker to diagnose the severity of diabetic retinopathy”, Diabetes Technol Ther., 15(11), 942-947 (2013).
  • Ulu, SM., G. Ozkeçeci, O. Akci, A. Ahsen, A. Altug, K. Demir, G. Acarturk. “Mean platelet volume, in predicting severity of mitral regurgitation and left atrial appendage thrombosis”, Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis., 25(2), 119-124 (2014).
  • Acarturk, G., A. Senol, M. Akin, R. Sutcu, Ö. Sahin, M. Isler. “The protective effects of kefir in aspirin-induced gastric mucosal damage: An experimental study”, Acta Medica Mediterranea (with letter of acceptance),
  • Ulu, SM., A. Ahsen, Ö. Akcı, F. Yaman, K. Demir, G. Yaman, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk. “The relationship between dipping-nondipping arterial blood pressure pattern and frequency of restless legs syndrome with related factors”, Anadolu Kardiyol Derg., DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5381 (2014).
  • Ulu, SM., A. Acay, A. Ahsen, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk, M. Solak. “Do MEFV mutations influence arterial stiffness in FMF patients?”, Int J Res Med Sci., 2(1), 270-273 (2014).
  • Acarturk, G., A. Acay, K. Demir, MS. Ulu, A. Ahsen, S. Yuksel. “Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in inflammatory bowel disease: As a new predictor of disease severity”, Bratislava Medical Journal, 116, 2015, No. 4 (with letter of acceptance)
  • Acay, A., MS Ulu, A. Ahsen, S. Eroglu, U. Ozuguz, S. Yuksel, G. Acarturk G. “Assessment of Thyroid Disorders and Autoimmunity in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases”, Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2014 Jun 26. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings:
  • Ciftci, H., M. Ugras, G. Acarturk, F. H. Dilek, “Which is The Most Reliable Diagnostic Test For Clarithromycin Resistance of Helicobacter Pylori?” yyth Annual Meeting of The European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology end Nutrition”, Program and Abstract Booklet, PD-G-0182, 185, Sorrento, Italy, 2011
  • Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:
  • Karaman, Ö., M. Çölbay, İ. Uslan, G. Acartürk, “The Relationship Between HBV DNA Increase Due to Lamivudine and Adefovir Resistance and AFP Level”, Bakırköy Tıp Dergisi, 6, 39-41 (2010) [in Turkish]
  • Acartürk, G., S. Gümüş, “Medical Treatment and Nutrition in Acute Pancreatitis”, Türkiye Klinikleri Genel Cerrahi Özel Dergisi, 4 (1), 56-59 (2011). [in Turkish]
  • Acartürk, G., G. Yaman, “Diagnostic Algorithm in Obstructive Jaundice”, Türkiye Klinikleri Genel Cerrahi Özel Dergisi, 4 (2), 85-89 (2011). [in Turkish]
  • Yetemen Görücü, K., İ. Uslan, G. Acartürk, “Compliance with Bowel Preparation Instructions and Tolerance Level Before Colonoscopy in Inpatients”, Sakaryamj, 4, 135-139 (2011) [in Turkish]
  • Demir, K., G. Acartürk, “Scleroderma and the Esophagus”, “Turkiye Klinikleri J Gen Surg-Special Topics” 5(3),112-115 (2012).
  • Tünay, H., PÖ. Kurtgöz, E. Bozkurt, K. Demir, G. Aşık, G. Acartürk, T. Demirdal, “An Epstein-Barr virus infection presenting with acute cholestatic hepatitis: Case report”, Göztepe Tıp Dergisi 27(3),131-134 (2012) [in Turkish]
  • Çiftçi, İH., FH. Dilek, B. Şafak, G. Aşık, G. Acartürk, “Is There Interobserver Variation in the Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization?”, Türk Mikrobiyol Cem Derg 42(2),61-65 (2012) [in Turkish]
  • Aşçı, Z., N. Demirtürk, T. Demirdal, G. Acartürk, OC. Aktepe, N. Doğan, H. Dilek, “Concordance of serum fibrosis markers (endoglin, leptin and immunoglobulins) with liver histopathology in patients with chronic viral hepatitis”, Turkiye Klinikleri J. Med. Sci., 32(6),1569-1575 (2012). [in Turkish]
  • Acartürk, G., K. Demir, “Diagnostic Approach to Mediastinal Masses: Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)”, Türkiye Klinikleri Genel Cerrahi Özel Dergisi, 6 (1), 28-31 (2013). [in Turkish]
  • Ahsen, A., MS. Ulu, Ş. Yüksel, K. Demir, M. Uysal, G. Acartürk, “Analysis of cases admitted to our clinic with a diagnosis of acute renal failure”, Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi (with letter of acceptance). [in Turkish]
  • Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings:
  • Yılmaz F., Ö. Akci, G. Acartürk, “Case Report: Coexistence of Hepatitis A and Epstein-Barr Virus”, 28th National Gastroenterology Week, 194, Antalya, 2011. [in Turkish]
  • Yaman G., T. Çevik, G. Acartürk, “Esophageal Foreign Bodies”, 28th National Gastroenterology Week, 133, Antalya, 2011. [in Turkish]
  • Çevik T., G. Yaman, G. Acartürk, N. N. User, “A Case of Esophageal Foreign Body: A Swallowed Toothbrush”, 28th National Gastroenterology Week, 130, Antalya, 2011. [in Turkish]
  • Yaman F., S. Ulu, G. Yaman, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk, “Spontaneous Perforation in a Cirrhotic Patient with Ascites”, 13th National Internal Medicine Congress, 265, Antalya, 2011 [in Turkish]
  • Yılmaz, F., SM. Ulu, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk, “Coexistence of autoimmune hepatitis and chronic hepatitis C in a patient with chronic renal failure”, 13th National Internal Medicine Congress, 264, Antalya, 2011 [in Turkish]
  • Gümüş, S., SM. Ulu, A. Ahsen, K. Demir, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk, “Evaluation of sleep quality in patients with functional dyspepsia”, 14th National Internal Medicine Congress, 239, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Demir, K., E. Bozkurt, G. Kaya, G. Acartürk, “A case of autoimmune hepatitis detected in a patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with acute cholestatic hepatitis”, 29th National Gastroenterology Week, 196, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Elbir, A., S. Alan Yalım, K. Demir, G. Acartürk, “Toxic hepatitis due to methimazole use”, 29th National Gastroenterology Week, 196, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Demir, K., T. Türksoy, MS. Ulu, A. Ahsen, Ş. Yüksel, S. Doğruk Kaçar, G. Acartürk, “Coexistence of ichthyosis and achalasia”, 29th National Gastroenterology Week, 275, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Kurban, F., K. Demir, M. Ümit Kurban, S. Ulu, A. Ahsen, G. Acartürk, “Restless legs syndrome in patients with functional dyspepsia”, 29th National Gastroenterology Week, 278, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Özkan Kurtgöz, P., H. Tünay, F. Kurban, S. Kurtgöz, K. Demir, G. Acartürk, “A case of toxic hepatitis due to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid use in a patient diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis B”, 11th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 209, Antalya, 2012 [in Turkish]
  • Ulu, SM., M. Doğan, A. Ahsen, A. Altuğ, K. Demir, G. Acartürk, S. İnan. “Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio: A quick and reliable predictive marker for the diagnosis and severity of diabetic retinopathy?”, 15th National Internal Medicine Congress, 219, Antalya, 2013 [in Turkish]
  • Demir, K., S. Akgür, A. Elbir, E. Günay, G. Acartürk, “A tuberculosis case with an ileocolonic involvement pattern”, 30th National Gastroenterology Week, 247, Antalya, 2013 [in Turkish]
  • Demir, K., T. Türksoy, G. Öz, G. Acartürk, “An unusual foreign body in the esophagus: a drinking straw”, 30th National Gastroenterology Week, 248, Antalya, 2013 [in Turkish]
  • Acay, A., SM. Ulu, A. Ahsen, S. Akgür, K. Demir, U. Özuğuz, Ş. Yüksel, G. Acartürk, “The relation between genetic mutations and thyroid hormone in patients with familial mediterranean fever (FMF)”, 6th Turkish Rheumatology Congress with International Participation, 179, Antalya, 2014
  • Book Chapter
  • K. Demir and G. Acartürk, “Gastrointestinal System Diseases in the Elderly” Current Health Problems and Care in the Elderly, Editor: M. Altındiş, Pages: 47-55, İstanbul Medikal Sağlık ve Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2013. [in Turkish]

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
  • Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver

Foreign Languages

  • English

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