Crohn's Disease Doctors Worldwide

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).

Pioneer in Andalusia for gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent – Dr Sanchez Yague specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• 27 years' experience in gastroenterology
• First professional worldwide to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology
• Coauthor of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides
• Gold Medal recipient from Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Specialized in gastroenterology with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's – trained at Ege University's renowned gastroenterology department.

• Subspecialized in gastroenterology with 8 years of dedicated training
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures for Crohn's complications
• Treats both common and complex digestive system disorders
• Member of Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques including bariatric and oncological surgeries
• Member of prestigious medical training programs in Turkey

Dr. Auala Hubert specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, bringing 36 years of oncology and radiotherapy expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
• Certified in oncology and radiotherapy with extensive board exams
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Israel Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for seamless patient communication

Dr. Kinas specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including Crohn's disease treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in colon cancer and gastric surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological and pancreatic procedures

Dr. Wlodzimierz Zych is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist. He treats liver and digestive diseases. His work includes cholestatic, autoimmune, and metabolic liver disorders. He also manages hemochromatosis, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Education and accreditation: MD, 1987, First Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy in Warsaw. PhD, 1994, CMKP. Specialist in internal medicine, 1996. Specialist in gastroenterology, 2004.

Experience: Started in 1988 as a Junior Assistant at the Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CMKP. Served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Hepatology Subunit until 2013. From 1994 to 2015, affiliated with the Dept. of Oncological Gastroenterology, Oncology Centre in Warsaw.

Academic achievements: Lecturer and academic teacher. Author and co-author of many scientific papers and textbook chapters. Long-term participant in the Screening Program for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer.

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center, with extensive expertise in immune modulation of liver fibrosis.

• Completed advanced training at Sinai School of Medicine in New York
• Member of international liver study associations
• Author of numerous articles in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards for liver research

Prof. Ozutemiz is a leading gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn's disease, with decades of expertise at Ege University.

• Over 47 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in managing complex Crohn's disease cases

Specializes in digestive health, including Crohn's disease, with training in viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver diseases at Ege University.

• Over 17 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained at Ege University and Ankara Hacettepe Hospital
• Focuses on integrative and biological medicine approaches

Dr. Ferlitsch is a leading specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, with extensive training at Vienna General Hospital and international research experience.

• Completed medical studies at the University of Vienna with training periods at UCLA and University of Pennsylvania
• Specialized in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal intensive care medicine
• Received multiple awards including Best Abstract Award at UEGW and Skoda Prize
• Established and managed the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at Medical University of Vienna
• Head of the Department for Internal Medicine I at Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna

Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for Crohn's disease at Emsey Hospital, with over 24 years of gastroenterology experience.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic treatments for gastrointestinal bleeding and strictures
• Proficient in chromoendoscopy and polypectomy procedures
• Performs liver needle biopsies for comprehensive diagnosis

Dr. Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in endoscopy and ERCP procedures.

• Associate professor in gastroenterology since 2018
• Advanced endoscopy training in South Korea
• Completed ERCP course at Olympus Training Center
• Published research on liver regeneration
• Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Medical Center

Prof. Aydin specializes in gastroenterology surgery with a fellowship from Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, focusing on complex Crohn's disease cases.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1997
• Associate Professor at Inonu University
• Professorship in General Surgery since 2017

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in digestive disorders, bringing over 19 years of expertise in gastroenterology and surgery to Erdem Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive training at Marmara University
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including IFSO
• Serves on editorial boards for leading gastroenterology journals
• Practices at Erdem Hospital, known for advanced digestive care

One of India's first surgeons trained in advanced weight loss procedures in Los Angeles, with 25 years of expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic GI surgery for faster recovery
• Pioneer in banded bypass and sleeve gastrectomy techniques
• Certified by International Excellence Foundation for bariatric surgery excellence
• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in international journals

Specialist in pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – Dr. Basaran is an associate professor at Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital.

• Member of ESPGHAN – leading European pediatric gastroenterology society
• Trained at top Turkish hospitals including Akdeniz University and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex IBD cases in children and adolescents