Page 6 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 213 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for digestive disorders, with over 47 years of experience of experience at Ege University.

• Expert in ERCP and balloon stent applications
• Specializes in complex cases like Crohn's disease and pancreatitis
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic treatments for digestive system strictures and polyps

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. 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

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

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. Kinas specializes in complex pancreatic and bile duct surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, combining oncological and metabolic expertise.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for digestive conditions
• Performs advanced bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in gastric and colon cancer procedures
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz has 44 years of experience 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

Prof. Nihat Okcu has published 23+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cases like Helicobacter pylori-related conditions
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic techniques
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Professor at Medipol University, training future specialists

Dr. José Miguel Esteban López-Jamar is a gastroenterologist. He has led the Digestive Endoscopy and Digestive Diseases Units at Hospital Ruber Internacional since 2007. He has more than 20 years of experience. He is a Spanish pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). His work covers diagnostic and interventional endoscopy. He uses innovative, minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal disease.

He was Head of Endoscopy (2008–2012) and Head of Endoscopic Innovation (2012–2014) at Hospital Clínico San Carlos. He completed international training at AMC Amsterdam, Institut Paoli-Calmettes in Marseille, and Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai. He holds an MD and a PhD from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is a specialist in gastroenterology. He takes part in multicenter European studies and clinical trials. He is a member of SEPD, SEED, and ESGE.

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University – Turkey's top nutrition program – specializing in dietary management for chronic digestive diseases.

• Expert in post-bariatric surgery and diabetes nutrition
• Conducted key research on obesity and insulin resistance
• Worked in oncology, pediatric, and adult nutrition at leading hospitals
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Over 17 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology – Dr. Guliyeva specializes in liver and digestive health at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Combines conventional and biological medicine for holistic care
• Trained in viral hepatitis at Ege University, Turkey
• Internship at Ankara Hacettepe Hospital
• Expert in autoimmune liver diseases and cirrhosis

3,600+ pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at Ospedale San Raffaele.

• Director of Pancreatic Surgery and Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit
• focusing exclusively on pancreatic diseases
• Trained at Tokyo Women's Medical University and Karolinska Institute
• Author of 330+ research publications
• Member of international pancreatic societies including IHPBA and IAP

Dr. Aghayev brings extensive emergency medicine experience to gastroenterology cases at Liv Bona Dea Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience in emergency and intensive care
• Specializes in acute gastrointestinal conditions
• Works at Baku's premier international hospital
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology

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

• Over 24 years of experience 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