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Best gastroenterologists in Israel: TOP 17 doctors

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Auala Hubert

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals for oncology.

    • 33+ years specializing in gastrointestinal cancers
    • Board-certified in both Oncology and Radiotherapy
    • Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients
    • Key member of Israel's national cancer policy committees
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Rifaat Safadi

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center – a pioneer in liver fibrosis research.

    • Specializes in advanced liver disease treatments
    • Recipient of multiple awards for liver fibrosis research
    • Member of international liver study associations
    • Author of numerous medical journal articles
    • Head of liver disease unit at Hadassah
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Shimon Reif

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • WHO expert in pediatric digestive health – Dr. Reif leads Hadassah's Pediatric Department and develops global treatment protocols.

    • 30+ years specializing in pediatric liver and GI conditions
    • Developed a patented US treatment for non-malignant liver diseases
    • Published 50+ research articles on childhood digestive disorders
    • Fellowship-trained at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo
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Oren Shebolet

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 61 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Shebolet is one of Israel's top liver experts with 50+ years of experience.

    • Specializes in complex liver conditions like autoimmune and genetic diseases
    • Author of over 60 publications on liver disease research
    • Member of leading American and European liver associations
    • Trained in gastroenterology at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School
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Ron Yulia

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 1,100+ gastroenterological treatments performed – Dr. Yulia specializes in complex inflammatory bowel diseases at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • 20+ years of experience in gastroenterology
    • Focuses on Crohn's disease and modern biopharmaceuticals
    • Published 85 scientific papers on GI conditions
    • Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community
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Erwin Santo

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Pioneer of interventional endoscopy in Israel – Dr. Santo co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and heads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • First in Israel to use interventional ultrasound for precise diagnostics
    • Specializes in complex pancreas and liver disease diagnostics
    • Leads a top gastroenterology department with 10+ years of leadership
    • Member of prestigious American and European gastroenterology associations
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Gastroenterology doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Famous Gastroenterology doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Maharshak Nitzan

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Nitzan leads the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, specializing in advanced treatments for Crohn's and colitis.

    • Director of the unique Bacteriotherapies Clinic, pioneering microbiome-based treatments
    • Completed a specialized fellowship in IBD and immunology at University of North Carolina
    • Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's medical school
    • Active member of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization
    • Author of over 80 professional publications on gastroenterology topics
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Ron Greenberg

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Heads Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky and performs complex Whipple procedures. Dr. Greenberg brings 20+ years of expertise to abdominal surgery.

    • Expert in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
    • Treats complex liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal conditions
    • Board-certified general surgeon focusing on the abdomen
    • Leads a surgical team at a major Israeli hospital
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Rafael Bruck

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 40 years of expertise in digestive and liver diseases.

    • Specializes in treating complex conditions of the pancreas and liver
    • Expert in advanced protocols for viral hepatitis B and C
    • Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
    • Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers
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Fred Konikoff

  • New
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Kfar Saba, Meir Medical Center
  • Prof. Konikoff heads the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Meir Medical Center – one of Israel's leading institutions for digestive health.

    • Specializes in implementing new diagnostic and treatment methods for gastrointestinal disorders
    • Trained at Tel Aviv University and Sourasky Medical Center
    • Former head of Endoscopic Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Member of multiple international gastroenterology associations
    • Regular speaker at global medical conferences
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Maor Lachav

  • 4.4 Good 13 reviews
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
  • Dr. Maor Lachav is one of Israel's few specialists performing radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus, a cutting-edge treatment that replaces diseased cells with healthy tissue.

    • Head of the Invasive Endoscopy Department at Assuta Medical Center
    • Trained at Chicago's University Hospital and Sheba Medical Center
    • Active member of both American and Israeli gastroenterology societies
    • Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for precancerous conditions
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Mordechai Gutman

  • 4.4 Good 13 reviews
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
  • Dr. Gutman is an oncosurgeon specializing in gastrointestinal procedures at Assuta Medical Center.

    • Focuses on surgical oncology with a specialization in gastrointestinal cancers
    • Works at Assuta – a leading center for minimally invasive surgeries
    • Experienced in complex oncologic resections
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Eitan Scapa

  • New
  • Israel, Tzrifin, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
  • Prof. Eitan Scapa heads the Gastroenterology and Liver Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, a leading center for digestive health in Israel.

    • Over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology.
    • Developed the 'video tablet' – a pioneering swallowable camera for digestive tract imaging.
    • Member of the American and Israel Gastroenterology Associations.
    • Author of numerous scientific publications in the field.
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Bentov Amir

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Bentov specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, treating conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and performing endoscopic procedures for children at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
    • Member of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
    • Lecturer in pediatric medicine at Tel Aviv University since 2012
    • Focuses on managing celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis in children
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Zamir Halperin

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Halperin leads the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center – a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology treatments.

    • Over 30 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
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Nadir Arber

  • 4.5 Good 153 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Nadir Arber heads Israel's only Integrated Cancer Prevention Center, focusing on stopping GI cancers before they start. He has authored over 300 scientific papers on gastrointestinal health.

    • 30+ years specializing in prevention and early detection of GI cancers
    • Leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Research fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Center
    • Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Society of Digestive Oncology
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
36 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancer casesLeads Hadassah's Gastrointestinal Cancer Center – combines oncology and radiotherapy expertise. Active in Israel's top clinical oncology societies.
Israel
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38 years of experienceLiver fibrosis researchPioneer in immune modulation of liver fibrosis using mRNA – awarded Hadassah Prize and Israeli Association awards. Heads liver unit at Hadassah.
Israel
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34 years of experiencePediatric liver and GI conditionsWHO expert developing global pediatric GI protocols. Created patented RAS treatment method and leads Hadassah's Pediatric Department with 50+ publications.
Israel
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61 years of experienceComplex liver conditionsLeads a specialized Liver Unit at Israel's premier hospital, focusing on severe liver pathologies. Published extensively and recognized internationally.
Israel
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26 years of experienceComplex and personalized Crohn's disease treatmentSenior physician in IBD with 1,100+ treatments – focuses on personalized, biopharmaceutical-based plans backed by extensive research and publications.
Israel
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37 years of experienceComplex pancreatic diagnosticsPioneer in interventional endoscopy with advanced techniques for pancreatic conditions. Co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and leads a premier department.
Israel
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28 years of experienceComplex IBD and bacteriotherapyLeads the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and a pioneering Bacteriotherapies Clinic for microbiome-based treatments. Advanced fellowship training in IBD and immunology.
Israel
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35 years of experienceComplex Whipple and abdominal surgeryHeads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. Top specialist in the complex Whipple procedure and minimally invasive surgery.
Israel
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47 years of experienceComplex digestive and liver conditionsChief Gastroenterologist at Israel's premier Sourasky Medical Center. Expert in advanced treatment protocols for viral hepatitis and pancreatic disorders.
Israel
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Innovative GI treatmentsLeads research on new gastroenterology methods while maintaining clinical practice. Heads department at major Israeli hospital with endoscopic surgery expertise.
Israel
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