Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Prof. Dr. Varocha Mahachai brings of specialized experience in hepatology, including cirrhosis, at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

• MD from Chulalongkorn University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology from University of California, San Francisco
• Holds FRCPC and FACG certifications in gastroenterology
• Specializes in complex liver conditions including hepatitis and fatty liver disease

Dr. Ioannis Serafetinidis is a Gastroenterologist–Endoscopist at the IASYS Clinic Outpatient Department in Vyronas, Athens. He provides diagnosis and endoscopic treatment for digestive disorders to local and international patients.

He holds a Medical Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his residency and specialization in the United States and pursued advanced postgraduate training there. This training included work in major clinical centers.

Expertise: gastroscopy, colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, and peptic ulcer disease. He is highly rated by patients on multiple online platforms. Languages: Greek, English.

Dr. Jasti B. K. Surendra is a skilled gastroenterologist providing expert care at Manipal Hospitals.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions
• Focused on evidence-based treatment plans
• Works with the latest diagnostic procedures

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.

28 years of experience as a top-category gastroenterologist – Dr. Shevchenko provides expert care for cirrhosis patients at ON Clinic Kharkiv Gagarina.

• Treats adults with liver diseases including cirrhosis
• Specializes in comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans
• Graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University
• Offers detailed analysis of medical studies

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on liver diseases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple research papers on hepatitis and liver conditions
• Trained in gastroenterology at Medipol University
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Tsios provides holistic care for cirrhosis patients, considering physical, social, and psychological factors for comprehensive treatment plans.

• Treats a range of conditions including liver diseases like cirrhosis
• Focuses on long-term patient monitoring and follow-up care
• Coordinates with specialists for comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approaches
• Provides preventive care and patient education for chronic conditions

Specializes in minimally invasive surgeries under ultrasound navigation – a precise approach for liver conditions at Impuls Medical Center.

• Candidate of Medical Sciences with highest surgical qualification
• Performs complex procedures like liver abscess drainage
• Co-author of 30+ scientific papers and 4 medical patents
• Expert in both laparoscopic and open abdominal surgeries

Prof. Dr. Nihat Okcu specializes in gastroenterology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with extensive research on liver diseases including cirrhosis.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Published multiple studies on hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and liver disease management

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Prof. Arnaldo Filippini specializes in surgical oncology, with expertise in multi-organ resections for advanced cases. He teaches at the University of Chieti.

• 46 years of experience in surgery, focusing on oncology
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Experienced in robotic surgery for oncology at City of Hope
• Published over 100 scientific works and two monographs

Specializes in nutrition for chronic diseases, including tailored diets for cirrhosis patients – an essential support for liver health.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Conducted key research on nutrition and metabolic disorders
• Experienced in clinical nutrition at major teaching hospitals
• Completed specialized bariatric and obesity nutrition courses
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations