Prof. Dr. Yıldıran Songür
He completed his medical education at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and his specialization training in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine in 1990.
With the Monbusho Scholarship from the Japanese Government, he conducted clinical and molecular biological studies on endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), early diagnosis of gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, and chronic pancreatitis at Kanazawa University School of Medicine in Japan under the guidance of Prof. Okai and Prof. Sawabu from 1994 to 1996.
At Turkey High Specialization Hospital, he conducted the first extensive series of studies in EUS, contributing to the education and widespread use of endosonography in the country. He served as the president of the Turkey EUS Study Group, of which he is a founding member, during the 2010-2012 and 2021-2023 periods. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Süleyman Demirel University.
Medical and Specialization Education
Istanbul
1978-1984
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul
1986-1991
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Izmir
1991-1992
Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, Gastroenterology Clinic
Kanazawa, Japan
1992-1994
Gastroenterology Department of Cancer Research Institute Hospital, Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Kanazawa, Japan
Experience
Antalya
2017-2019
Memorial Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic
Istanbul
2011-2017
Memorial Şişli Hospital, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic
Isparta
2004-2011
Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Faculty Member of the Department of Gastroenterology (Dean, 2007-2010)
Ankara
1997-2004
Ankara Etlik Specialized Hospital, Gastroenterology Clinic Supervisor
Ankara
1995-1997
Turkey High Specialization Hospital, Gastroenterology Clinic
Professional Training and Courses
Kanazawa, Japan
1992-1994
Kanazawa University, School of Medicine, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography (Prof T. Okai), early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis (Prof. N. Sawabu), liver tumors (Prof. O Matsui)
Chiba, Japan
2010
Chiba University School of Medicine, Chiba Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Interventional Endoscopy Course
Certifications
1984
Medical Doctor
1991
Internal Medicine Specialist
1993
Advanced Clinical Training Certificate, Japan Gastroenterology Society
1994
Gastroenterology Specialist
1995
Associate Professor
2004
Professor
2006
Fellow in Gastroenterology, European Union of Medical Specialist/EUMS
Memberships in Associations and Organizations
Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGA)
Turkish Liver Research Association (TLRA)
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association (GED)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
Hepato Bilio Pancreatology Association (HEBİPA)
Turkish Japanese University Alumni Association
Turkey EUS Study Group (founding member, president 2010-2012) (TURKEUS)
European Group for Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EGEUS)