Page 2 - Best Pancreatitis Pancreatitis: TOP 101 doctors

Dr. Bilal Ergul has transformed lives with innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful POEM surgeries.

• Authored around 100 publications in gastroenterology
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Known for patient-centered care philosophy

Dr. Safarov specializes in gastrointestinal conditions, including pancreatitis, with training from Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital.

• Experienced in treating stomach and intestinal diseases
• Trained at Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
• Attended Gastro Academy for specialized gastroenterology training

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in Gastroenterology and General Surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive expertise in complex digestive diseases.

• Over 23 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and general surgery
• Fellow of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Pioneering research in surgical treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases
• Holder of the Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation
• Provides advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pancreatitis – his research includes multiple published cases on severe acute pancreatitis.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology with over 22 years of experience of clinical experience
• Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal conditions
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading center for digestive health

Specializes in integrative pediatric medicine, combining traditional and holistic approaches for complex childhood conditions.

• Trained in child health and diseases at Erciyes University
• Certified in functional medicine from New York's Functional Medicine University
• Focused on gut health, immunity, and neurological conditions in children
• Member of Eurasian Integrative Medicine Association

900+ gastroenterology treatments performed – Dr. Salih Boğa works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Specializes in conditions relevant to gastrointestinal health

Prof. Aytug has over 46 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology, with specialized training in pancreatology at Marmara University.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top gastroenterology programs
• Professor of medicine with decades of academic and clinical practice
• Author of multiple research papers on digestive disorders
• Served at several leading Turkish university hospitals

Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique has over 47 years of experience 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 gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

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 of experience' 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 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. Greenberg is a top specialist in complex Whipple surgery for pancreatitis. He brings over 35 years of experience 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

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 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

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

• 37 years of experience 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

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

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