Omer Yilmaz

Omer Yilmaz, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Pathologist affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He holds a PhD and MD from the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing interactions between intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and Paneth cells under conditions of calorie restriction and obesity, aiming to elucidate how dietary factors influence intestinal physiology and colon cancer risk.

Dr. Yilmaz's clinical interests include gastrointestinal (GI) pathology, and he treats adult patients. While his academic rank is listed as Assistant Professor, the exact university affiliation is inferred from his institutional role. His work bridges molecular biology and cancer research, with implications for understanding diet-related disease mechanisms.