Cirrhosis Doctors Worldwide

Pioneer in Spain for submucosal endoscopic dissection – introduced this technique in Andalusia in 2011. Also first in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent for pancreatic fluid drainage.

• Over 27 years' experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold Medal recipient from the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Coauthor of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy reference guides

Specialized in gastroenterology at Ege University – Seymur Aslanov focuses on advanced liver disease treatments.

• Subspecialty training in gastroenterology with a focus on liver diseases
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP and stenting
• Member of Izmir Medical Chamber
• Experience in treating upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for cirrhosis at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with extensive training from top Turkish medical institutions.

• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa
• Advanced expertise in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery

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. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Professor Safadi is a leading international hepatologist who trained in liver disease at Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He heads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 38 years of experience in internal medicine and hepatology
• World-renowned researcher focused on liver fibrosis and immunology
• Member of several international liver study associations
• Receives awards for research into mRNA-based liver treatments
• Serves on the editorial board of the Clinical Science journal

Professor Park Jung-won is a leading Korean specialist in hepatocellular carcinoma with over 30 years of experience. He is the Director of the Liver and Liver Cancer Center and the Integrated Cancer Care Center at Myongji Hospital. He led Korea’s first HCC guidelines in 2003. He has also overseen their updates for about 20 years. His team validated proton beam radiotherapy for liver cancer, as published in the Journal of Hepatology. He has authored more than 200 SCI-indexed papers. He also helped lead global trials, including the 2025 CheckMate 9DW study, which showed improved outcomes with nivolumab plus ipilimumab for unresectable HCC.

MD/PhD, Seoul National University; Member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea; former President, Korean Liver Cancer Association; Chair, Korean HCC Guidelines Committee; Prime Minister’s and Health Minister’s commendations; Pfizer Medical Research Award and Roche Oncology Academic Award.

World Health Organization expert for pediatric digestive conditions – Dr. Reif leads the Pediatric Department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 34 years specializing in pediatric liver and GI tract illnesses
• Developed a patented method for treating non-malignant liver diseases
• Author of 50+ research articles on childhood digestive conditions
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo

Dr. Safarov specializes in treating stomach and intestinal diseases, including cirrhosis, with a focus on comprehensive patient care.

• Experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Trained at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple hospitals including BAH International

Specializes in liver conditions, including cirrhosis and viral hepatitis, integrating biological medicine approaches for comprehensive care.

• Over a decade of experience in biological medicine for liver diseases
• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe Hospital in Turkey for viral hepatitis
• Treats a range of liver conditions using integrative approaches

Dr. Kinas specializes in complex surgical procedures related to liver and digestive system cancers at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs advanced oncological surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric and metabolic procedures
• Experienced in treating gastric and colon cancers

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

• 24 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Expert in liver needle biopsy and esophageal varices treatment
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like chromoendoscopy

Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a neurosurgeon at RE:YOUTH Clinic in South Korea. He is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology. He also helped found the Korean Stroke Society. Dr. Lee treats complex conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Published 24 SCI theses in domestic and international medical journals.
• Delivered over 50 lectures at medical conferences worldwide.
• Maintains active membership in the World Stroke Society and American Stroke Association.
• Works at RE:YOUTH, the only Korean clinic providing arterial stem cell therapy.

Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Bilgiç specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in liver conditions like cirrhosis. His research focuses on liver regeneration and innovative treatments.

• Associate Professor in Gastroenterology with extensive clinical experience
• Advanced Endoscopy Training in South Korea and Germany
• Published research on liver regeneration in peer-reviewed journals
• Assistant Chief Physician at İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center

Prof. Aydin brings a wealth of expertise in gastroenterology surgery, with a fellowship in this specialized field.

• Performed numerous cirrhosis-related surgeries at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive surgical experience
• Academic background includes professorship in general surgery

Specializing in laparoscopic and oncological surgeries since 1995, Dr. Osman Aktas brings decades of experience to complex liver conditions like Cirrhosis at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic surgery techniques in Germany
• Extensive experience in treating gastrointestinal tumors and intestinal diseases with minimally invasive methods
• Recognized for contributions to surgical treatments reducing complication risks

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz brings extensive expertise in liver conditions, currently practicing at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialized in general surgery at Marmara University
• Associate Professor at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations
• Serves on editorial boards for gastroenterology journals

Dr. Palep specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic upper GI surgeries, with 25 years of experience at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained in Los Angeles for Banded Bypass and Mini Gastric Bypass
• Performs Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodeno-jejunal bypass with excellent outcomes
• Expert in complex and revision bariatric surgery cases
• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in international journals