Page 2 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 198 doctors

Dr. Eda Tereh Akay is a general surgeon. She completed specialty training in general surgery and provides patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Her expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder, hernias, appendicitis, gastrointestinal tract disorders), endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal), breast surgery (benign and malignant), minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, and emergency and trauma surgery. She is known for precise surgical skills and a strong focus on patient safety.

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines academic leadership with clinical practice.

• General practitioner with 7+ years in private practice
• Specialized training in minimally invasive procedures
• Biomagnet certified by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience with advanced dermatological treatments

Dr. Daniela Osuská is a gastroenterologist. She graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, in 2010. From 2010 to 2019 she worked as a secondary physician at the Internal Medicine Clinic of Nitra University Hospital. There she began performing endoscopies. Since 2019 she has worked at the Gastroenterology Department of the National Cancer Institute. She earned her gastroenterology specialization in 2021.

She serves on the supervisory board of the Oncology Section of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society and the Section of Young Gastroenterologists. She publishes and presents her work in Slovakia and abroad. She also trains physicians in endoscopic techniques.

Dr. Boris Pekárek is a gastroenterologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava in 2002. He worked at the Internal Medicine Clinic in Trnava from 2002 to April 2010. He obtained his specialization in gastroenterology in 2008.

Since April 2010, he has worked at the Gastroenterology Department of the National Cancer Institute. He has led the department since 2017. He completed several specialized training courses abroad. He focuses on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early tumors of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and rectum.

He served as chair of the Oncology Section of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society from 2018 to 2024. He is the current chair of its Endoscopy Section and a member of the Society’s committee. He publishes, lectures at conferences, and trains basic and advanced endoscopic techniques in Slovakia and abroad.

Dr. Lubos Zitnan is a gastroenterologist at the Gastroenterology Department of the National Cancer Institute. He has worked there since 2010. He also serves on the committee of the Oncology Section of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society.

His practice includes colonoscopy, gastroscopy, endosonography (EUS), and ERCP for pancreatic and biliary diseases. He holds certificates in diagnostic and interventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy, diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, in 2003. He completed an internal medicine residency at Malacky Hospital. He began specialized training in gastroenterology at the National Cancer Institute in 2007.

Dr. Juraj Letkovsky has been a gastroenterologist at the Gastroenterology Department of the National Cancer Institute (NOÚ) since 2017. He graduated in medicine in 2012 and earned a PhD in internal medicine in 2016. He obtained specialization in gastroenterology in 2018.

His practice focuses on advanced endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract tumors. He performs endosonography and ERCP for pancreatic and biliary diseases.

He serves on the Young Gastroenterologists, Endoscopy, and Oncology sections of the Slovak Gastroenterology Society. He is a co-author of an ongoing multicenter study on colonoscopy quality in Slovakia. He holds certificates in diagnostic and interventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2022) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (2023).

100+ academic publications – Dr. Ergul pioneers innovative endoscopic treatments like POEM surgery at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for complex cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to maximize recovery
• Authored 100+ publications advancing gastroenterology techniques
• Patient-centered philosophy emphasizing hope and quality of life

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

• 33+ years 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. Sarikaya specializes in complex gastroenterology cases with 15+ published research articles on conditions like pancreatitis and gallstones.

• Board-certified gastroenterologist with over 10 years of clinical experience
• Published extensively on severe acute pancreatitis and gallstone complications
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital – a leading gastroenterology center
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – a global leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• 30+ years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in minimally invasive gastroenterology surgeries at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with over 15 years of experience.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for complex digestive diseases
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation
• Published extensively on innovative surgical treatments
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations

Dr. Safarov specializes in stomach and intestinal diseases, with advanced training from Kocaeli Derince and Gastro Academy.

• Practices at BAH International – a specialized gastroenterology center
• Experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Attended Internal Medicine Congress for latest treatment protocols
• Trained at Vreden Russian Research Institute for additional expertise

Education:  Azerbaijan Medical University, Pediatrics, 2003-2009, Pediatrician  Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Intern, 2009-2010, Anesthesiologistreanimatologist (Intensive Therapy) Work experience:  Liv Bona Dea International Hospital, Emergency Physician June 2019 – present  International SOS (GIM) / BP AGT Caspian Sea "Shah Deniz Bravo" Project, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, Field doctor February 2017-November 2019  Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency (AMADA), Azerbaijan, Baku, Doping Control Inspector June 2017  4th Islamic Solidarity Games, Azerbaijan, Baku, Medical consultant of Heydar Aliyev arena, May 2017  International SOS (GIM) / BP AGT Caspian Sea “Deepwater Gunashli” Project, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, Field Doctor January 2015 – January 2017  International SOS (GIM), Azerbaijan, Baku, site coordinator April 2014-December 2014  Doctor at the Central Neftchilar Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan, Reanimation and Intensive Therapy Department (trial period) April-September 2012  Premium Assist Insurance Company, Azerbaijan, Baku, Chief Medical Expert (Night shift) AprilSeptember 2012  Medical intern at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy in various institutions under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, August 2009- July 2010  Medi Club Clinic, Azerbaijan, Baku, Physician Assistant/Emergency paramedic August 2007 – July 2010 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Korkmaz brings 15+ years of specialized expertise in Gastroenterology, with a focus on complex digestive disorders and advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Specializes in diseases of the esophagus, liver, and pancreas, including reflux disease and cirrhosis
• Expert in ERCP and other minimally invasive procedures
• Published extensively in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Associate Professor at leading institutions

Dr. Teoman Akcay specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience across Turkey's leading hospitals.

• Over 15 years of gastroenterology practice
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Associations
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – a top medical school
• Published numerous national and international articles

Dr. A. Melih Ozel specializes in pancreatic disorders at Anadolu Medical Center, a major multi-specialty hospital.

• Focuses on the diagnosis and management of pancreatitis
• Provides comprehensive care for complex digestive conditions
• Works at a leading facility with integrated care options

Dr. Saydam Mehmet specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with extensive training at top institutions.

• Trained at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and anti-reflux surgeries
• Focuses on metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Associate professor with over 15 years of experience
• Member of leading surgical associations

A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.

He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.

Experience:

Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.

Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.

Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.

Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.

He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.

Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.