Dr. Kittithat Tantitanawat holds an advanced fellowship in gastrointestinal interventional endoscopy and a subspecialty board certification. At this Bangkok wellness center, patients access specialized care for gastrointestinal polyps through minimally invasive techniques. Screening options include colonoscopy and upper endoscopy to find polyps early. Gastric polyp removal typically costs around $1,200–$2,600. These procedures are performed on an outpatient basis using flexible endoscopes. This allows for same-day discharge and a fast return to daily activities without surgery.
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Founder Dr. Noppachai Siranart completed research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic. The clinic treats about 1,000 patients a year, serving international patients in English, Thai, and Mandarin.
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St. Zdislava Hospital is the largest robotic surgery center in the Czech Republic, with over 4,000 robotic operations performed. It specializes in urology surgery using the Da Vinci robot and joint replacement.
Döbling Private Hospital specializes in gastrointestinal polyp management with JCI-accredited safety protocols. Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch, a leading gastroenterologist, heads the Department of Internal Medicine I and has received multiple UEGW Best Abstract Awards for his research. He established the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory and a dedicated liver cirrhosis outpatient clinic.
Döbling Private Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital located in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1987, the hospital has 160 inpatient beds and is part of the PremiQaMed Group, a healthcare network within the UNIQA Group. The hospital provides diagnostics, surgery, inpatient treatment, and rehabilitation in one location. Patients are treated by the specialist of their choice. The hospital is particularly known for orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi system, oncology, maternity care, and 24-hour acute medical services.
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Quiron Barcelona Hospital is a top clinic in Spain, known for its advanced oncology care through the Baselga Institute of Oncology, which collaborates with leading American centers. With 23 operating rooms and cutting-edge technology like PET-CT and MRI, it offers precise and effective treatments, including robotized surgeries and assisted reproduction.
\n\nThe hospital provides personalized care for international patients, with 165 wards, suites, and royal apartments. Services include tailored treatment plans, WiFi, airport transfers, and nearby hotel accommodations, making it a preferred choice for high-quality medical care.
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Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.
Dr. Riad Hadad, head of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder department at Assuta, specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with training at the University of Toronto. He has authored 60+ scientific publications and holds memberships in the European Society of Surgical Oncology and European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
Assuta Medical Center is the largest private medical complex in Israel, with 11 hospitals and 1,500 doctors. Its main specialties are oncology, surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and IVF treatment. JCI-accredited since 2011, it was the first Israeli hospital to earn this recognition.
Dr. Auala Hubert heads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center with _doctor_2820_years_ of specialized experience in gastrointestinal oncology and radiotherapy. She is board-certified in oncology and radiotherapy, holding memberships in the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Israel Cancer Association. Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract treatment may include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Hadassah Medical
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It also runs a day clinic with on-site CT, X-ray and endoscopy, treats about 6,500 patients a year, and welcomes international patients.
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Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.
Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital.
Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries at St. Zdislava Hospital. He is a certified expert by Intuitive Surgical, the producer of Da Vinci robots. Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic. He specializes in various oncological and general surgical procedures using robotic techniques.
St. Zdislava Hospital is the largest robotic surgery center in the Czech Republic, with over 4,000 robotic operations performed. It specializes in urology surgery using the Da Vinci robot and joint replacement.
Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, bringing _doctor_2820_years_ of focused oncology expertise.
Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He is a senior oncologist and radiotherapist specializing in digestive system malignancies. He graduated from Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Hubert has over 30 years of clinical experience in radiotherapy and oncology.
Hadassah Medical
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Dr. Rifaat Safadi heads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, liver cancer, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He completed a fellowship at the Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Safadi sits on the editorial board of Clinical Science journal.
Hadassah Medical
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Dr. Shimon Reif is the Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Hadassah Medical Center. He is a gastroenterologist who develops global protocols for treating children as a WHO expert. Dr. Reif specializes in pediatric liver and gastrointestinal conditions. He works at Hadassah, a center ranked among the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek.
Hadassah Medical
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\nHe earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.
\nHe is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.
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\nEducation and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.
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\nTraining: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.
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This procedure involves removing abnormal tissue growths in the stomach to prevent cancer and relieve symptoms.
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