Page 6 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 198 doctors

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz has 35+ years specializing in functional gastrointestinal disorders, with research focused on gut motility and visceral sensitivity.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit
• Past president of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology
• Recipient of Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases
• Focuses on intestinal gas dynamics and gut-brain interactions

Specializing in Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Ruberto Fausto De focuses on conditions like Gastritis, Ascites, and Colon Cancer at La Madonnina Clinic.

• Expertise in treating Obesity and Stomach Ulcers
• Practices at a leading clinic in Milan, Italy
• Fluent in Italian for patient communication

Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Stanford University School of Medicine
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques

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

WHO expert in pediatric digestive health – Dr. Reif leads Hadassah's Pediatric Department and develops global treatment protocols.

• 30+ years specializing in pediatric liver and GI conditions
• Developed a patented US treatment for non-malignant liver diseases
• Published 50+ research articles on childhood digestive disorders
• Fellowship-trained at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo

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

Professor Prager has performed over 3,000 bariatric operations and presides over Europe's leading metabolic surgery society.

• Head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital
• Leads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital
• Member of multiple international surgical societies, including the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
• Specializes in all kinds of bariatric surgery for obesity treatment

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

• Over 15 years 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.

Professor Trauner leads a specialized Liver Center and researches cholestatic diseases. He treats complex liver and bile duct conditions at Vienna General Hospital.

• 20+ years in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Founded the Liver Center at Medical University of Graz
• Head of Gastroenterology at Medical University of Vienna since 2010
• Published research on biliary tract pathologies and fatty liver
• Member of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

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

1,100+ gastroenterology procedures performed – Dr. Koçak specializes in complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions at Emsey Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Expert in advanced endoscopic techniques like chromoendoscopy and polypectomy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in treating complex gastrointestinal bleeding cases

Dr Ozden Gul specializes in gastrointestinal surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Extensive experience in gallbladder, hernia, and appendicitis surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for minimal scarring
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performed 1,100+ laparoscopic procedures – Dr. Abu Shamsiya specializes in minimally invasive surgeries at Dievo Surgery Center.

• 24+ years of experience in general and oncological surgery
• WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery techniques
• Holds highest category in surgery with 7 patented techniques
• Head of surgical department at Dievo Surgical Solutions Center

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz combines surgical expertise with editorial roles in gastroenterology journals at Erdem Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex digestive disorders
• Associate Professor with training at Marmara University
• Active member of IFSO and other prestigious surgical associations
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals

Specializes in gastroenterology surgery with 14+ years of experience – Dr. Hacim performs advanced laparoscopic procedures at Erdem Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic gastric and colorectal surgeries
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for digestive conditions

Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev excels in both laparoscopic and open gastrointestinal procedures, offering extensive surgical expertise at Erdem Hospital.

• Performs a wide range of minimally invasive and open surgeries
• Skilled in treating complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions
• Experienced in advanced oncoplastic and benign breast surgeries
• Specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgical procedures
• Proficient in endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques

Specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery since 1995 – Dr. Aktas has performed 1,000+ laparoscopic procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic techniques from Germany
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal tumor surgeries
• Performs Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
• Former head of general surgery departments