Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Assistant Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, specializing in Gastroenterology with a focus on internal medicine.

• Graduated from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in Internal Diseases at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in community health and disaster response
• Currently serving at a leading brain and neurological health facility

Pioneer of interventional endoscopy in Israel – Dr. Santo co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and heads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• First in Israel to use interventional ultrasound for precise diagnostics
• Specializes in complex pancreas and liver disease diagnostics
• Leads a top gastroenterology department with 37 years of leadership
• Member of prestigious American and European gastroenterology associations

Heads Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky and performs complex Whipple procedures. Dr. Greenberg brings 35 years of expertise to abdominal surgery.

• Expert in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Treats complex liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal conditions
• Board-certified general surgeon focusing on the abdomen
• Leads a surgical team at a major Israeli hospital

Prof. Nitzan leads the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, specializing in advanced treatments for Crohn's and colitis.

• Director of the unique Bacteriotherapies Clinic, pioneering microbiome-based treatments
• Completed a specialized fellowship in IBD and immunology at University of North Carolina
• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Active member of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization
• Author of over 80 professional publications on gastroenterology topics

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology with over 32 years of experience, focusing on children's digestive health at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients

Prof. Halperin leads the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center – a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology treatments.

• Over 42 years specializing in pancreatic and liver diseases
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Published extensive research on digestive system disorders

Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases with 20+ peer-reviewed publications, focusing on rare conditions and endoscopic interventions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications and IBD-related anemia
• Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Laura Masalaite specializes in liver transplantation and advanced endoscopic procedures at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Over 21 years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostics and minimally invasive surgery
• Associate Professor at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine
• Published multiple studies on liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices
• Active in clinical research and professional development

Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 47 years of expertise in digestive and liver diseases.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions of the pancreas and liver
• Expert in advanced protocols for viral hepatitis B and C
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Kontenis specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on liver fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Trained at Vilnius University with extensive residency in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on liver fibrosis and IBD treatment
• Member of the Lithuanian Gastroenterology Association and World Gastroenterology Organisation
• Editor of the journal 'Gastroenterologija'

Dr. Tomas has 28 years specializing in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures at Vilnius University Hospital and 'Kardiolita Clinics'.

• Trained in Germany, Czech Republic, and the US
• Specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Former coordinator at National Organ Transplantation Bureau
• Expert in ultrasound and instrumental diagnostics

Dr. Bentov specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, treating conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and performing endoscopic procedures for children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Member of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lecturer in pediatric medicine at Tel Aviv University since 2012
• Focuses on managing celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis in children

Dr. Zhang Jian Ping is the Director and Chief Physician of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is a primary expert in gastrointestinal and colorectal oncology in Jiangsu Province. Dr. Zhang has completed thousands of surgical procedures over four decades of practice. He treats gastric tumors, colorectal cancer, and severe acid reflux.

• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic tumor resection.
• Performs metabolic and bariatric surgery for obesity and metabolic syndrome.
• Serves as a peer reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
• Vice Chair of the Minimally Invasive Committee for the Jiangsu Medical Doctor Association.

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
• Specializes in advanced pancreatic and liver disease management
• Uses cutting-edge endoscopic techniques for precise diagnostics
• Integrates cardiology and diabetology expertise into GI treatments

Dr. Guliyeva specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and colitis, combining 24 years of gastroenterology with bioregulatory medicine approaches.

• Trained at Ege University and Sisli Etfal Hospital in inflammatory bowel diseases
• Certified in homotoxicology, acupuncture, and neurotherapy from German and Turkish programs
• Focuses on precancerous GI conditions and autoimmune digestive disorders
• Uses integrative treatments including PRP-CGF therapy and serum ozonation

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.

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

• 19 years 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

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).