Ahmet Melih Ozel

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He served as the Turkish Armed Forces Medical Attaché in Washington DC between 2000 and 2003. Prof. Ozel specializes in endoscopy and the treatment of chronic liver and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Specialization and Diagnostic Expertise

The specialist focuses on adult gastroenterology and endoscopic interventions. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to treat digestive tract disorders. His practice covers conditions that affect the gut, liver, and pancreas.

• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Treats Chronic Hepatitis B and Viral Hepatitis C.
• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) — a technique using endoscopy and X-rays to treat bile duct issues.
• Conducts upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Treats pancreatobiliary system diseases and chronic liver conditions.
• Performs gastric polyps removal and specialized fibroscan assessments — a non-invasive test used to measure liver scarring.

Professional Experience

Dr. Ozel has held several leadership roles in academic and military medicine. He also contributed to medical standardization and quality management. His work history includes:

• 2010–2012 — Professor of Gastroenterology, Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
• 2010–2011 — Deputy Dean, Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010–2011 — Chairman of Medical Specialization Training Commission, Maltepe University
• 2008–2010 — Assistant Chief Medical Officer, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 2004–2010 — Associate Professor, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 2003–2010 — Assistant Head of Gastroenterology Service, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 1999–2000 — Chairman of Quality Management (ISO 9001), GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 1998–2004 — Assistant Professor, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 1998–2000 — Assistant Head of Gastroenterology Service, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 1998–1999 — Vice Chairman of Quality Management (ISO 9001), GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 1996–1998 — Gastroenterologist, 600–Bed Military Hospital, Diyarbakır
• 1993–1994 — Internal Medicine Specialist, 200–Bed Military Hospital, Girne
• 1987–1989 — Health Branch Manager, 57th Artillery Recruit Training Brigade, Izmir

International Military Medicine Roles

The doctor represented Turkey in several international medical committees within NATO. These roles focused on establishing medical standards and military medicine protocols. His contributions included:

• National Delegate — NATO COMEDS (Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services)
• Member — NATO COMEDS Military Medical Executive Working Group (MMSG)
• Member — NATO Military Committee Medical Standardization Board (MCMedSB) (2006–2010)

Education and Training

Prof. Ozel completed medical training at institutions in Turkey. His education spans general medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology.

• GATA Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — Medical Training
• GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital — Residency in Internal Medicine
• GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital — Fellowship in Gastroenterology
• Anadolu University — Degree in Healthcare Management
• Gülhane Military Medical Academy — Medical Intern (1986–1987)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Ozel is a member of various professional organizations.

• European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
• Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Turkish Liver Research Association
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Turkish Society of Internal Medicine