Hamdi Levent Doganay

Prof. Hamdi Levent Doganay is a gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is a board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association. Dr. Doganay has received multiple international awards for his research into liver disease and genetics.

Specialization & Approach

He treats complex liver and digestive conditions. These include cirrhosis, ulcerative colitis, and chronic hepatitis B. Dr. Doganay performs endoscopic procedures to remove gastric and duodenal polyps. He also uses diagnostic tools like gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy to detect early-stage gastrointestinal issues.

Work Experience

• 2022–Present — Professor of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Health Sciences, Turkey
• 2015–2022 — Coordinator, Genomic Laboratory (GLAB), Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate
• 2015–2021 — Clinic Chief, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic
• 2017–2021 — Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, Health Sciences University
• 2014–2017 — Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• 2011–2014 — Gastroenterology Specialist, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• 2007 — Internal Medicine Specialist, Nusaybin State Hospital

Education & International Training

• 2008–2011 — Gastroenterology Subspecialty, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2001–2006 — Specialization in Internal Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University
• 1995–2001 — Medical Degree, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 2005 — Assistant Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
• 2000 — Trainee Doctor, Cardiology Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, UK
• 1999 — Trainee Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, UK

Awards & Scientific Recognition

Dr. Doganay contributes to the global medical community through editorial roles. He serves as editor for the World Journal of Hepatology, Hepatology Forum, and Hepatology Bulletin. Additionally, he was the founding editor of the Northern Clinics of Istanbul journal. His research in proteomics and gene polymorphism has earned several awards.

• 2016 — Best Oral Presentation Third Prize, XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery
• 2015 — Best Oral Presentation Third Prize, Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• 2014 — Best Poster Second Prize, Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• 2014 — Viral Hepatitis Fight Association Project Support Award
• 2013 — Gilead Fellowship Award for liver fibrosis research

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Liver Research Association (Board Member)
• European Association for the Study of Liver (EASL)
• Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• Turkish Gastroenterology Association