Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Worldwide

Professor Rafael Bruck is a top gastroenterologist in Israel with over 47 years of specialized clinical experience in digestive diseases.

• Expert in treating inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis
• Serves as Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Treats complex conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and liver
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology
• Uses advanced medical protocols for complex digestive disorders

24 years of experience treating autoimmune gastrointestinal conditions like ulcerative colitis – Dr. Guliyeva combines gastroenterology with integrative approaches.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's and colitis
• Trained in Germany, Turkey, and Azerbaijan on advanced therapies
• Uses homotoxicology and bioregulatory medicine alongside conventional treatments

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol leads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced treatments for digestive disorders.

• Chief of Gastroenterology with extensive experience in gastrointestinal diseases
• Directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center, offering surgical and endoscopic solutions
• Uses the latest diagnostic and treatment methods for GI tract conditions
• Provides comprehensive care for liver, pancreas, and gallbladder disorders

Associate Professor at Bakırçay University with expertise in endoscopic treatments for digestive diseases, including ulcerative colitis.

• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like EMR and ERCP
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association's ERCP working group
• Extensive experience in liver and digestive system diseases
• Trained at Ege University's prestigious Gastroenterology Department

Prof. Doganay leads as a Gastroenterology Professor at University of Health Sciences, specializing in innovative treatments for digestive disorders.

• Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Award-winning research on liver fibrosis and ulcerative colitis
• Editor for multiple international hepatology journals
• Board member of the Turkish Liver Research Association

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on ulcerative colitis, 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 a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center
• Trained at prestigious Turkish medical institutions

Specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, Dr. Binicier brings over a decade of focused gastroenterology expertise.

• 14 years as a gastroenterology specialist
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading Turkish medical institution
• Advanced training in Korea for cutting-edge endoscopic techniques
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital with specialized IBD care

Dr. Aslanov completed subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Ege University, focusing on inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.

• Over 8 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Skilled in advanced endoscopic treatments for digestive disorders
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy procedures

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.

Pioneer in Spain for submucosal endoscopic dissection – Dr Sanchez Yague introduced this advanced technique to Andalusia in 2011.

• 27 years' experience in gastroenterology
• First in the world to use 15mm AXIOS stent for pancreatic drainage
• Fellow of both American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Gold Medal recipient from Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease
• Specializes in complex endoscopic procedures for digestive disorders

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).

Dr. Cheon Wonseok is Head of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital. He treats gastrointestinal disorders. He performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He manages gastric and esophageal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection. He also treats liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He offers small-bowel capsule endoscopy.

Accreditations: Board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Lifetime member, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Full member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine.

Training: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 31 years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Tokyo University's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division.

• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Expertise spans bariatric, hepatobiliary, and oncological surgery

Specializing in laparoscopic surgery for over 16 years – Dr. Al trained at top institutions like Istanbul University.

• Advanced training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery
• Focused on bariatric and oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Practices at BAH International, a leading hospital network

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.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a colorectal specialist at Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid. He holds European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery from EACCME. Dr. Levano Linares earned his PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Centro PAD, recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Smart Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and robotic low anterior resection.
• Obtained a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in France.
• Completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza.
• Treats complex conditions including incisional hernias, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse.

Professor Rifaat Safadi is a distinguished gastroenterologist who heads the Liver Disease Unit at Hadassah Medical Center and has received multiple national awards for his research.

• Completed an advanced internship in liver disease at Mount Sinai, New York
• Leading figure in Israeli gastroenterology and hepatology associations
• Author of numerous scientific articles and sits on a medical journal editorial board
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology since 1995