Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

Heads Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky and performs complex Whipple procedures. Dr. Greenberg brings 35 years of experience 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

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

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

• Over 42 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Schindl specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation – key areas for complex abdominal conditions at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in visceral and transplant surgery
• Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in liver regeneration and surgical oncology outcomes
• Senior consultant for complex oncologic abdominal surgery
• Published extensively on HPB surgery and liver transplantation

Prof. Schoppmann is a pioneer in minimally invasive esophagectomy, introducing robotic techniques at Wiener Privatklinik.

• 25 years of experience specializing in esophageal and gastric malignancies
• Head of Upper GI Surgery Unit at Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on cancer biomarkers and tumor microenvironment
• Active in shaping international oncology treatment guidelines

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

Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 47 years of experience 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. 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

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. 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.

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. 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 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).

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

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