Page 3 - Best Pancreatitis doctors: TOP 0 doctors

Leading specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology – Dr. Ferlitsch has trained at top institutions and manages complex cases at Döbling Private Hospital.

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

Dr. Schoppmann leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at Vienna General Hospital – a top center for complex pancreatic cases. He's published 240+ specialized articles.

• Head of Upper-GI-Service at Medical University of Vienna
• Principal Investigator for Upper-GI-Research Group
• General Secretary of Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Specialist in upper-GI-surgery since 2007

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers, pancreatitis, and gallstones at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine and University of California
• Member of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Member of Korean Society of Gastroenterology
• Member of Korean Pancreatobiliary Association

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in complex liver conditions.

• Over 30 years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Trained with Professor Scott Friedman at Sinai School of Medicine
• Author of numerous articles on liver diseases
• Recipient of the Hadassah Prize for liver fibrosis research
• Member of international liver study associations

Dr. Shimon Reif is a WHO expert developing protocols for pediatric digestive conditions. He heads the Pediatric Department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in pediatric liver and GI tract illnesses
• Author of 50+ research articles on childhood gastrointestinal and liver conditions
• Patented a novel treatment method for non-malignant liver diseases
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University, specializing in nutrition for chronic diseases including pancreatitis.

• Expert in post-bariatric surgery nutrition and diabetes management
• Completed advanced courses in obesity and bariatric nutrition
• Worked at top hospitals including Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Prof. Nihat Okcu brings over 30 years of gastroenterology expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal diseases and pancreatitis management
• Published 20+ research papers on digestive disorders
• Former professor at Atatürk University medical school

21 years of gastroenterology experience – Dr. Guliyeva specializes in chronic gastrointestinal conditions at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Trained at Azerbaijan State Medical University
• Advanced courses in inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic disorders
• Expertise in homotoxicology and bioregulatory medicine
• Special focus on autoimmune gastrointestinal conditions

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for Pancreatitis at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Istanbul University for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Specialized training in laparoscopic anti-reflux and oncological cancer surgery

Specializes in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex cases.

• Expert in cancer surgery with a focus on pancreatic conditions
• Performs advanced bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in oncological surgeries including breast and colon cancer

Pioneer of advanced endoscopic techniques – Dr Sanchez Yague introduced submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain and was the first worldwide to use the 15mm AXIOS stent for pancreatic drainage.

• 24 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold medal from the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Specializes in complex pancreatic procedures

Specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for pancreatitis at Medicalpoint International Hospital, including ERCP procedures.

• Associate Professor at Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association's ERCP working group
• Performs endoscopic mucosal resection and other specialized procedures
• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz brings over 40 years of specialized gastroenterology experience, with a focus on pancreatitis and digestive system diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Sub-specialized in gastroenterology at Ege University
• Professor since 2000 with extensive academic contributions
• Expert in advanced endoscopic treatments like ERCP
• Specializes in both acute and chronic pancreatitis cases

Specializes in pancreatic and digestive system diseases with extensive training in gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University.

• Over 10 years of experience at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic treatments including ERCP and ESD
• Trained at Korea University Faculty of Medicine for advanced gastroenterology
• Handles complex cases like pancreatic cancer and inflammation

Specialized in gastroenterology at Ege University Hospital – Seymur Aslanov focuses on pancreatic and digestive system disorders.

• Sub-specialized in gastroenterology with 9 years of experience
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP for biliary and pancreatic issues
• Trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including pancreatitis

Dr. Holovyna brings 23 years of gastroenterology expertise, specializing in digestive health and nutrition at Sana Vita.

• Member of European Association for the Study of the Liver
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans combining therapy and diet
• Specializes in metabolic conditions and nutrition-related health issues

Dr. Tepebasi specializes in minimally invasive weight loss solutions at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Expert in gastric balloon procedures
• Focuses on patient-centered care and follow-up
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for holistic treatment

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.