Pancreatitis Doctors Worldwide

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition with a focus on liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Subspecialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology since 2006
• Former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University
• Over 50 presentations at national and international congresses
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy

Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique has over 47 years of gastroenterology experience, specializing in digestive system disorders at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Heads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center
• Founder of Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
• Trained at Mayo Clinic and Leiden University Medical Center
• Author of over 400 scientific works

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.

Dr. Sans Cuffí specializes in digestive system disorders with advanced research in inflammatory bowel diseases at top institutions like Barcelona Hospital Clinic and Case Western Reserve University.

• Over 38 years' experience in gastroenterology
• PhD in Medicine from University of Barcelona
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations
• Specializes in chronic intestinal inflammation conditions

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for pancreatitis, trained at top institutions including Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul.

• Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Holds Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Korea
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Recognized as Rising Star in Digestive Disease Symposium
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Shebolet is a top liver expert with over 61 years of experience and leads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center.

• He specializes in treating severe liver pathologies, including autoimmune diseases.
• He has authored over 60 publications on liver diseases.
• He is a member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver.
• He holds a gastroenterology degree from Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School.

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic procedures for pancreatic diseases, with extensive research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

• Over 34 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published extensively on pancreatic diseases in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of multiple international surgical associations, including SAGES and EAES
• Expertise in both emergency and elective gastrointestinal surgeries

Pioneer of interventional endoscopy in Israel – Dr. Santo heads the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 37 years specializing in gastroenterology
• President of the European Society of Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Named among Forbes Israel's best doctors in 2021
• Expert in pancreatic disease diagnostics

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on gastroenterology – Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases.

• Gastroenterology subspecialty training at Sakarya University
• Authored 20+ international peer-reviewed articles
• Expertise in gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic procedures
• Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

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 Pediatrics Department at Yeditepe University
• Published research on childhood digestive disorders
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University's pediatric gastroenterology program

Prof. Halperin leads the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center – a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology treatments.

• Over 42 years specializing in pancreatic and liver diseases
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Published extensive research on digestive system disorders

Dr. Greenberg is a top specialist in complex Whipple surgery for pancreatitis. He brings over 35 years of experience as head of Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Focuses exclusively on advanced abdominal surgery
• Leads a dedicated department at a major hospital

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pancreatitis, bringing extensive academic and clinical experience to Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at the Organ Transplant Center, handling complex cases
• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top medical schools in Turkey

A top Israeli gastroenterologist with over 47 years of clinical experience, Prof. Bruck specializes in treating pancreas conditions.

• Serves as the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Expert in treating both acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Applies the latest medical schemes for complex gastrointestinal diseases
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

Prof. Schindl specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, performing advanced operations for liver and pancreatic cancer at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in general, visceral, and transplant surgery
• Expert in liver transplantation and oncologic abdominal surgery
• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on liver regeneration and surgical oncology outcomes

Prof. Prager is a leading expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery, with over 29 years of experience in complex gastrointestinal procedures.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity and metabolic disorders
• Head of the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Program at Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on metabolic regulation and long-term outcomes
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik

Dr. Bentov specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions in children.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lectures on pediatric medicine for postgraduate education at Tel Aviv University
• Skilled in performing endoscopic procedures for children

Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre and expert in minimally invasive pancreas surgery – Peter Schenker leads a department modernized with robotic techniques.

• Specialized in pancreatic surgery since 2008
• Performs surgery and pancreas transplantation
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Lectures at medical universities and conducts research