Cholelithiasis Doctors Worldwide

Oren Shebolet is a leading Israeli liver expert, heading the Liver Unit at the prestigious Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.

• Over 61 years of experience as a gastroenterologist and hematologist
• Specializes in treating all liver pathologies, including complex cases
• Author of over 60 scientific publications and 100 conference reports
• Member of the European and American associations for liver disease study

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Former Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on recurrent diarrhea and vitamin A levels in children
• Fellowship-trained at Dokuz Eylul University

Dr. Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on cholelithiasis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a leading organ transplant center

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with 16 years in gastroenterology, specializing in complex GI conditions.

• Expert in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Published 20+ international articles on rare GI cases and liver diseases
• Specialized training in hepatology and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Erwin Santo is a top Israeli gastroenterologist who helped found the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He leads the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Head of the gastroenterology department at Israel's major Sourasky Medical Center for over 37 years
• Expert in diagnosing and treating liver and pancreatic diseases
• Pioneered the use of interventional ultrasound in Israel
• Previously directed the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at the same center
• Member of leading societies like the American Gastroenterological Association

Professor Zamir Halperin leads the Digestive System Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, with decades of expertise in gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

• Specializes in advanced endoscopy and liver disease management
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Published extensive research on gallstone disease and lipid metabolism

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) and brings over 35 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon.

• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgery for gallstones
• Expert in advanced Whipple (pancreatoduodenectomy) surgery
• Board-certified general surgeon with a focus on the abdomen

Professor Rafael Bruck has over 47 years of gastroenterology experience and is Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in treating biliary duct and liver abnormalities
• Applies the latest medical schemes for conditions like viral hepatitis
• Treats acute and chronic diseases of the pancreas
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis and care
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

Dr. Bentov specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and is skilled in performing diagnostic endoscopies for children with abdominal issues like gallstones.

• He is a lecturer of postgraduate medical education for pediatricians at Tel Aviv University.
• Completed a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital.
• Holds memberships in specialist societies for pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.
• Focuses on managing pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases and related conditions.

Prof. Schindl specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery – a key area for complex cholelithiasis cases. He combines decades of surgical expertise with academic leadership at the Medical University of Vienna.

• Expert in liver and pancreatic surgery since the 2000s
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik for abdominal tumors
• Published researcher on liver regeneration and surgical outcomes
• Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Guliyeva specializes in gastrointestinal disorders with 24 years of experience, focusing on chronic conditions like Cholelithiasis at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Azerbaijan State Medical University
• Attended advanced courses in metabolic disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Uses integrative approaches including homotoxicology and acupuncture
• Specializes in treating chronic gastrointestinal diseases with successful outcomes

Dr. Krol leads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced treatments for digestive disorders.

• Over 26 years of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Director of a certified Obesity Treatment Center using bariatric and endoscopic techniques
• Expert in gallbladder disorders and liver diseases
• Uses endoscopic procedures and ultrasound for precise diagnosis

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.

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.

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).

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 16 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removal

Pioneer in Spain for submucosal endoscopic dissection and first globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent – Dr Sanchez Yague brings cutting-edge techniques to Cholelithiasis treatment.

• 27 years of specialized experience in gastroenterology
• Pioneered gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in Andalusia
• Gold Medal recipient from Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Fellow of both American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Coauthor of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy reference guides

Specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at Dokuz Eylül University and experience at prestigious hospitals like SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 14 years of specialized practice in gastroenterology
• Expert in advanced endoscopic treatments like ERCP and ESD
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of leading medical institutions in Turkey

Specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Subspecialized in gastroenterology with focus on biliary tract diseases
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP and stenting
• Member of Izmir Medical Chamber
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital