Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

With over 36 years of experience dedicated to gastroenterology, Dr. Yonem brings extensive expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques and inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Trained in endoscopic ultrasonography at Izmir Ataturk Hospital
• Observer at Johns Hopkins Hepatology with a prestigious scholarship
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Association
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatments

Dr. Emiroglu specializes in gastroenterology surgeries, bringing over 29 years of experience of expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and Colorectal Surgery Association
• Trained in proctologic and hemorrhoidal diseases
• Participated in Europe Senology Academia courses
• Specializes in endocrine and colorectal surgeries

Prof. Eitan Scapa heads the Gastroenterology and Liver Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, a leading center for digestive health in Israel.

• Over of experience in gastroenterology.
• Developed the 'video tablet' – a pioneering swallowable camera for digestive tract imaging.
• Member of the American and Israel Gastroenterology Associations.
• Author of numerous scientific publications in the field.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

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

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. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center – a pioneer in liver fibrosis research.

• Specializes in advanced liver disease treatments
• Recipient of multiple awards for liver fibrosis research
• Member of international liver study associations
• Author of numerous medical journal articles
• Head of liver disease unit at Hadassah

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.