Erwin Santo
- Specialization: Gastroenterologist
- 37 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
A top-rated gastroenterologist who pioneered interventional ultrasound in Israel. He leads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.
- Over 37 of specialist experience in treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases
- Co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit for five years
- Member of major American and European gastroenterological associations
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Doctor's services
- Gastric balloon
- Complex treatment of pancreatitis
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Consultation with a gastroenterologist
- Gastroenterological Check-Up
- Endo-ultrasound
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Comprehensive diagnosis of Сolorectal Pathology
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Qualifications
Gastroenterology Specialization & Approach
Dr. Santo treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. Primary clinical interests include gastric conditions, cirrhosis, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s. He performs procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endo-ultrasound — a technique using sound waves to create images of the digestive tract. Additionally, he provides treatment plans for pancreatitis and performs gastric balloon placements.
Work Experience
- Since 2010 – Head of the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- 2004–2009 – Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- 1983–1988 – Deputy Director of the Internal Medicine Unit at Beilinson Hospital
Education & Training
- Degree in General Medicine – The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
- Specialty in Internal Medicine – Beilinson Hospital
Professional Memberships
- The American Gastroenterological Association
- The Israeli Association of Gastroenterology
- The European Association of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Nutrition
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Co-founder)
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