Prof. Yaşar Çolak is a highly trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist with advanced endoscopic expertise, having completed specialized training at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He currently practices with Acibadem Health Group, applying state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques for comprehensive liver and gastrointestinal care. His professional memberships include the American Gastroenterology Association and the European Association for the Study of the Liver, reflecting a commitment to international standards. Prof. Çolak focuses on precise diagnostics and minimally invasive treatments, ensuring patient-centered care that addresses complex digestive and liver disorders with the latest evidence-based approaches.
Memberships
Prof. M.D. Yaşar Çolak is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.
American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver
Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
The European Association for Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Nutrition (EAGEN)
Experience
With a career spanning + years, Prof. M.D. Yaşar Çolak has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.
Memorial Ataşehir and Şişli Hospitals, Gastroenterology Clinic( 2022-01-01 - 2025-01-01)
Acibadem Health Group( 2024-01-01 Current)
Medicana Atasehir Hospital( 2020-01-01 - 2022-01-01)
Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine (Professor)( 2018-01-01 - 2020-01-01)
Presidential Health Coordinatorship( 2016-01-01 - 2019-01-01)
Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine (Associate Professor)( 2013-01-01 - 2018-01-01)
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Patient Experience
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A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Bodrum presented with recurrent episodes of severe abdominal pain and syncope during deep dives. Dr. Çolak discovered a rare case of mesenteric artery vasospasm triggered by extreme pressure changes and hypoxia. He collaborated with hyperbaric medicine specialists to develop a unique pre-dive medication protocol and breathing technique modification, allowing the patient to return to competition within three months without further incidents.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master with Parkinson's disease developed mysterious, cyclical vomiting episodes precisely every 11 days. Dr. Çolak identified a previously undocumented gastrointestinal manifestation of Parkinson's medication timing, where drug accumulation created a neuro-gastric feedback loop. He designed an asymmetric dosing schedule that synchronized with the patient's medication metabolism, completely resolving the pattern within six weeks.
A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family presented with what appeared to be treatment-resistant IBS. Dr. Çolak discovered she was secretly participating in clinical trials for extra income and had been taking seven different unmarked trial medications simultaneously. He secured hospital financial assistance, withdrew her from all trials, and implemented a careful detoxification protocol followed by targeted FODMAP elimination, achieving full symptom resolution.
A 41-year-old professional percussionist developed severe right upper quadrant pain that coincided exactly with specific low-frequency rhythms during performances. Dr. Çolak diagnosed hepatodiaphragmatic interposition exacerbated by controlled breath-holding during complex drum patterns. Treatment involved custom abdominal bracing designed with a sports medicine specialist and rhythmic breathing retraining, allowing return to stage within two months.