Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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.

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.

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. Safarov specializes in stomach and intestinal diseases, with advanced training from Kocaeli Derince and Gastro Academy.

• Practices at BAH International – a specialized gastroenterology center
• Experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Attended Internal Medicine Congress for latest treatment protocols
• Trained at Vreden Russian Research Institute for additional expertise

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. Schoppmann leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at Vienna's Comprehensive Cancer Center – one of Europe's top oncology hubs.

• Head of Upper-GI-Service at Medical University of Vienna
• Author of over 240 specialized articles on gastric surgery
• Principal Investigator for Upper-GI-Research Group
• General Secretary of Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology

Leading gastroenterologist with 6 Best Abstract Awards – Dr. Ferlitsch specializes in complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions at Döbling Private Hospital.

• Established and managed the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at Medical University of Vienna
• Head of Internal Medicine I at Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna
• Trained in gastroenterology and hepatology at Vienna General Hospital
• Recipient of the Skoda Prize from Austrian Society for Internal Medicine

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

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder conditions.

• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine and University of California
• Member of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and other prestigious organizations
• Specializes in pancreatic diseases, pancreatitis, and complex gallstone cases

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

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

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

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. 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