Best gastroenterologists in Germany: TOP 10 doctors

Prof. Pfaffenbach heads the Department of Gastroenterology at Academic Hospital Solingen, with 34 years of experience specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Author of 130+ publications on gastroenterology
• Specializes in inflammatory diseases and malignant tumors
• Develops therapeutic diets as part of treatment plans
• Member of top European gastroenterology societies

Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, combining surgical and endoscopic expertise for comprehensive digestive care.

• Chief of Gastroenterology with 26 years of experience of experience
• Specializes in advanced pancreatic and liver disease management
• Uses cutting-edge endoscopic techniques for precise diagnostics
• Integrates cardiology and diabetology expertise into GI treatments

Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center – Dr. Schenker specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology surgery.

• 19 years of experience of experience in visceral surgery
• Leads the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Pioneered modern surgical methods and post-op recovery
• Trained in pancreatic surgery and transplantation
• Active researcher and lecturer in gastrointestinal oncology

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Rossol specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques at Nordwest Clinic.

• Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and dissection (ESD)
• Trained at King's College London's Institute of Liver Studies
• Member of multiple prestigious liver and digestive disease societies
• Published in national and international medical journals

Pediatric and adolescent medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, travel medicine

Dr. Christian Molleken holds a patent in biomarkers for hepatic fibrosis – advancing precision diagnosis and treatment in gastroenterology at PRADUS Diagnostics.

• Senior Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with multiple specializations
• Member of leading German societies in digestive diseases and oncology
• Expertise spans internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and infectiology
• Focus on developing innovative diagnostic approaches for liver conditions

Ranked among Germany's TOP 100 gastroenterologists by Focus magazine – Prof. Porschen specializes in gastrointestinal tract tumors.

• Director of Internal Medicine at Bremen-Ost Clinic since 2000
• Develops German guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment
• Recipient of the Merit Award for metastatic colorectal carcinoma research
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Institute

Ranked among Germany's top gastroenterologists by Focus magazine, Dr. Claßen specializes in pediatric gastric conditions at Links der Weser Clinic.

• Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition with 44 years of experience of experience
• Expert in inflammatory bowel disease and functional disorders in children
• Trained at University Hospital Frankfurt for pediatric gastroenterology
• Member of European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology

Head of the Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Essen University Hospital, specializing in pancreatic disorders.

• Specializes in the treatment of pancreatitis and related conditions
• Leads a dedicated team focused on digestive health
• Expert in managing complex pancreatic cases

Head of the Gastroenterology Center at Charité – one of Europe's leading university hospitals, specializing in complex gastrointestinal disorders.

• Leads a team of expert gastroenterologists
• Focuses on evidence-based treatment protocols
• Works at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin