Gastroenterology Doctors in test — Page 5

Dr. Watcharin Wichapolchaiyakul is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship and internal medicine board training at Siriraj. He received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. He graduated with First Class Honors (GPA 3.90).

His clinical expertise includes Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric mucosal disorders, and drug-induced liver injury. He has presented research at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago. His work covers gastric microbiota in CagA-positive and CagA-negative H. pylori. It also includes gene-guided N-acetylcysteine for prevention of anti-tuberculous drug-induced hepatitis. He is a member of GAT, the AGA Institute, the Medical Council of Thailand, and RCPT.

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 16 years of experience – Dr. Al trained at Istanbul University's top programs.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Expertise in minimally invasive procedures for gastrointestinal conditions
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a leading facility in Turkey
• Specialized in oncological cancer surgery techniques

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of expertise in gastroenterology and general surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for hepatic and splenic conditions
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Extensive research published in Digestive Surgery and Hernia journals
• Currently practices at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Dr. Parischamon Samilang combines general disease diagnosis with specialized certifications in anti-aging and nutritional wellness.

• Holds certifications from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
• Specializes in nutritional wellness for holistic patient care
• Fluent in both Thai and English
• Graduated from Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine

Subspecialized in gastroenterology at Ege University – Seymur Aslanov performs advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP and stenting.

• 8 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Expert in managing inflammatory bowel diseases and digestive system cancers
• Skilled in endoscopic treatments like argon plasma coagulation and polypectomy
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Specialist in gastroenterology for 14 years of experience with advanced training from Korea University – Dr. Binicier focuses on complex digestive disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic techniques like ESD and ERCP for precise treatment
• Specializes in early detection of stomach and colon cancers
• Trained in advanced polyp removal methods (EMR/ESD)
• Performs therapeutic procedures for inflammatory bowel diseases

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Doganay has 25 years of experience in gastroenterology, specializing in liver and digestive disorders with award-winning research at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified with subspecialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Editor for World Journal of Hepatology and other leading journals
• Recipient of multiple awards from Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Former Clinic Chief at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

Pioneer in submucosal endoscopic dissection – Dr Sanchez Yague introduced this technique to Spain and was the first worldwide to use the 15mm AXIOS stent.

• 27 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology
• Fellow of both American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold Medal recipient from Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Coauthor of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy reference guides

Director of Gastroenterology at German Oncology Centre – Dr. Giannakakis combines pathology and gastroenterology expertise for precise diagnostics and treatment.

• 23 years of experience of clinical experience in gastroenterology
• Double specialization in pathology and gastroenterology
• Former Deputy Director at Kreiskliniken Darmstadt-Dieburg Hospital
• Expert in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Trained at University of Giessen's renowned medical program

Associate Professor Ferit Çelik specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP and EMR, at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association's ERCP working group
• Expert in treating liver and digestive system diseases
• Performs endoscopic treatments for complex conditions like Crohn's disease
• Trained at Ege University's prestigious Gastroenterology Department

PhD-qualified gastroenterologist specializing in complex conditions – Dr. Tuna leads the Gastroenterology Department at Medical Park Antalya's Organ Transplant Center.

• 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Specializes in pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and Barrett's esophagus
• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top medical schools in Turkey
• Works at Antalya's only hospital with an Organ Transplant Center

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals for oncology.

• 36 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal cancers
• Board-certified in both Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients
• Key member of Israel's national cancer policy committees

Dr. Maor Lachav is one of Israel's few specialists performing radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus, a cutting-edge treatment that replaces diseased cells with healthy tissue.

• Head of the Invasive Endoscopy Department at Assuta Medical Center
• Trained at Chicago's University Hospital and Sheba Medical Center
• Active member of both American and Israeli gastroenterology societies
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for precancerous conditions

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education 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.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Gutman is an oncosurgeon specializing in gastrointestinal procedures at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on surgical oncology with a specialization in gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Assuta – a leading center for minimally invasive surgeries
• Experienced in complex oncologic resections