Medical Director

Assoc. Prof. Coşkun Çakır, MD Medical Director – EnvaBiome FMT Clinic in Istanbul

Assoc. Prof. Coşkun Çakır serves as the Medical Director at EnvaBiome, a Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) clinic based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 21 years of medical experience, he provides clinical oversight and medical guidance for microbiome-based treatments, ensuring that FMT protocols are carried out with the highest standards of safety, precision, and patient care.

Dr. Çakır’s medical background is rooted in gastrointestinal health and interventional endoscopy, fields that play a critical role in the safe and effective application of FMT. At EnvaBiome, he is closely involved in the evaluation of treatment eligibility, donor screening protocols, and the coordination of patient-centered care pathways tailored to individual needs.

Clinical Experience and Medical Background

Throughout his career, Assoc. Prof. Çakır has worked extensively in advanced endoscopic procedures and gastrointestinal system disorders. He has held senior clinical roles, including 10 years as Chief of the Endoscopy Department at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, where he led complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic interventions.

His long-standing clinical experience allows him to approach microbiome-related therapies with a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, clinical safety, and procedural accuracy. This background is particularly relevant to FMT, where careful assessment, precision, and multidisciplinary coordination are essential.

Role at EnvaBiome

At EnvaBiome, Assoc. Prof. Çakır plays a central role in shaping the clinic’s medical standards and treatment protocols for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation. His responsibilities include:

• Medical supervision of FMT procedures
• Evaluation of patient suitability for microbiome-based therapies
• Oversight of donor screening and safety protocols
• Collaboration with clinical partners for endoscopic and procedural applications
• Ensuring compliance with ethical and medical best practices
• By combining clinical expertise with a patient-focused approach, he helps ensure that each treatment plan is designed with both effectiveness and safety in mind.