Cirrhosis Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a professor of gastroenterology at Istanbul Aydın University. He previously practiced at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Polat focuses on hepato-pancreatology and inflammatory intestinal diseases. He serves as an expert in both diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.

• Member of prestigious international societies including AASLD, EASL, and ESGE.
• Authored 45 national and international medical publications.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polypectomy and duodenal polyp removal.

Leads the Liver Unit at Ichilov Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals – with over 61 years of experience.

• Specifically a hepatologist, focused exclusively on liver conditions.
• Specialist for severe cases like chronic hepatitis and autoimmune liver diseases.
• Head of liver disease treatment at the major Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.
• Published over 60 studies and presented at 100 conferences on liver research.
• Member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology with advanced endoscopy training from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Awarded Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in cirrhosis treatment with over 29 years of gastroenterology expertise at top institutions like Akdeniz University and Medical Park Antalya.

• PhD in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Works at Antalya's renowned Organ Transplant Center
• Extensive academic background with internal medicine specialization
• Member of Turkey's leading gastroenterology departments

Dr. Acar specializes in liver disease management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on complex cirrhosis cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles on liver and GI conditions
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications
• Assistant professor at multiple prestigious medical universities
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics with a focus on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Chair of the Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhoea
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

A top-rated gastroenterologist who pioneered interventional ultrasound in Israel. He leads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 37 years of specialist experience in treating liver and gastrointestinal diseases
• Co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit for five years
• Member of major American and European gastroenterological associations

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center and is a top specialist in Whipple surgery – a complex abdominal procedure.

• Over 35 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Expert in complex liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal procedures

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

• Over 42 years specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Former Chairman of the Israel Society for the Study of the Liver
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Published extensive research on liver disease and fatty liver
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Dr. Amir specializes in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders, including liver conditions, with extensive expertise in managing complex cases.

• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University for postgraduate medical education

Over 47 years of clinical experience – Professor Bruck is a top gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

• Expert in hepatology, treating liver abnormalities and metabolic disorders
• Applies the latest medical schemes to treat viral hepatitis B and C
• Chief gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Member of The Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

24 years as a gastroenterologist – Dr. Guliyeva specializes in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Trained in inflammatory bowel diseases at Ege University
• Certified in homotoxicology, acupuncture, and neurotherapy
• Focuses on precancerous gastrointestinal conditions
• Uses integrative approaches including PRP-CGF and serum ozonation

Chief Surgeon at the Academic Hospital Solingen – specializes in minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal and pancreatic conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience in visceral surgery
• Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)
• Expert in introducing modern surgical techniques
• Active researcher and lecturer in surgical oncology

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, specializing in advanced liver disease care.

• Director of a certified Obesity Treatment Center with surgical and endoscopic expertise
• Uses cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment methods for gastrointestinal diseases
• Provides comprehensive care for metabolic and cardiovascular conditions
• Leads a team using endoscopic procedures and modern diagnostic technologies

Dr. Huang Wen Qi is a national liver disease consulting expert at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He focuses on antiviral therapy and clinical cures for chronic hepatitis B. He combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat complex liver conditions. Dr. Huang provides artificial liver support including plasma exchange and dual bilirubin adsorption.

• Council Director for the Specialized Alliance of Liver and Infectious Diseases.
• Executive Committee member of the China Liver Failure Blood Purification Project.
• Treats liver failure, cirrhosis, fatty liver, and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Performs minimally invasive diagnosis and specialized liver fibrosis assessments.

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. Doganay is a leading gastroenterologist with extensive research in liver fibrosis and chronic hepatitis B at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association
• Editor for multiple hepatology journals
• Recipient of prestigious awards for liver research
• Specializes in advanced liver disease management

Dr. Binicier brings over 14 years of specialized gastroenterology experience to managing cirrhosis at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in liver diseases, including cirrhosis and liver cancer
• Trained in advanced endoscopic techniques at Korea University
• Works at a leading Turkish research hospital for gastroenterology
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like ERCP and ESD

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).