Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 16 years – 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

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

• 31 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

Dr. Ha Heonyoung is the Director of Naeun Hospital. He is a preventive medicine specialist with 39 years of clinical experience.

Education: MD, Hanyang University College of Medicine. Master’s and Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School.

Clinical focus: Hair Loss & Obesity Clinic for hair loss prevention, weight management, liposuction, and fat grafting. Anti-Aging & Wellness Clinic for chelation therapy and anti-aging programs. Advanced biotherapy using stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for hair loss treatment and immune system enhancement.

Professor Doganay has 25 years 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

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

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 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 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

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

• 8 years 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

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.

Specialist in gastroenterology for 14 years 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

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

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. José Miguel Esteban Lopez-jamar is a pioneer of endoscopic ultrasound in Spain. He heads the Digestive Endoscopy and Digestive Diseases Units at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Lopez-jamar specializes in complex interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive treatments. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among Spain’s top 6 medical centers.

• Served as the Head of Endoscopy at Hospital Clínico San Carlos.
• Completed specialized training at centers in Amsterdam, Marseille, and Shanghai.
• Expert in Barrett’s esophagus and endoscopic obesity treatments.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).

Dr. Cheon Wonseok is Head of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital. He treats gastrointestinal disorders. He performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He manages gastric and esophageal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection. He also treats liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He offers small-bowel capsule endoscopy.

Accreditations: Board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Lifetime member, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Full member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine.

Training: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years 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. Ozlem Gul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Lokman Hekim University Hospital (2022–present). Her previous roles include Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022) and Çankırı State Hospital (2014–2016). She also worked at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2010–2014) and Muş State Hospital (2008–2010).

Accreditations/training: Gastroenterology – Specialist Physician, Gazi University (2014). Internal Medicine Residency, Ondokuz Mayıs University (2008). MD, Karadeniz Technical University (2002). Therapeutic Advanced Endoscopy, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2018).

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 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