Page 2 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 215 doctors

Pichai Kittipanyaworakul, M.D., is an internist. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Accreditations: Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Diploma in Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

Specialized in gastroenterology at Slovakia's National Cancer Institute – Dr. Osuská combines endoscopy expertise with oncology insights.

• 16 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Member of Slovak Gastroenterological Society's Oncology Section
• Trained endoscopic techniques and teaches them internationally
• Published research in professional journals and presents at conferences

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a general surgeon (ศัลยแพทย์ทั่วไป). Thai medical license no. ว.50550. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He also holds the Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital, Ministry of Public Health.

His clinical focus includes hernias and hemorrhoids. He also treats breast lumps and gallstones. He manages digestive system diseases. He performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Languages: Thai (primary) and English (professional clinical level).

Specializes in advanced endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract tumors at the National Cancer Institute – combining endosonography and ERCP expertise.

• PhD in Internal Medicine with focus on gastroenterology
• Certified in Diagnostic and Interventional Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and ERCP
• Active member of Slovak Gastroenterology Society's Endoscopy Section
• Co-author of a national study on colonoscopy quality

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines academic leadership with clinical practice.

• General practitioner with 12 years of experience in private practice
• Specialized training in minimally invasive procedures
• Biomagnet certified by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience with advanced dermatological treatments

Dr. Pekárek heads the Gastroenterology Department at Slovakia's National Cancer Institute, specializing in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract tumors.

• 24 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Chair of the Endoscopy Section at Slovak Gastroenterological Society
• Trained internationally in advanced endoscopic techniques
• Focuses on minimally invasive procedures for early tumors
• Published author and trainer in endoscopic methods

Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures – Dr. Zitnan performs ERCP and endosonography at the National Cancer Institute.

• 23 years of experience of gastroenterology experience with a focus on oncology
• Certified in interventional procedures like ERCP and cholangiopancreatography
• Member of the committee at Slovak Gastroenterological Society
• Works at National Cancer Institute – a leading center for GI care

Associate Professor Mete Akin specializes in complex gastroenterology cases with over 25 years of experience of experience, combining academic and clinical expertise.

• Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Expert in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in HPB and robotic surgery for diseases of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, and for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors. He also performs adrenal, spleen, and stomach surgery. Forbes listed him among Israel’s top physicians.

He advances minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. The aim is better precision and faster recovery.

Credentials: Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Member of ASTS and IHPBA. Completed HPB and abdominal transplant fellowships at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Board certified in General Surgery (Israel), Abdominal Organ Transplantation (ASTS), and HPB Surgery (University of Pittsburgh). He has published in Cancer Research, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

100+ academic publications – Dr. Ergul pioneers innovative endoscopic treatments like POEM surgery at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for complex cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to maximize recovery
• Authored 100+ publications advancing gastroenterology techniques
• Patient-centered philosophy emphasizing hope and quality of life

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in minimally invasive gastroenterology surgeries at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with over 23 years of experience of experience.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for complex digestive diseases
• Recipient of the Best Young Researcher Award in transplantation
• Published extensively on innovative surgical treatments
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations

Dr. Safarov specializes in stomach and intestinal diseases, with advanced training from Kocaeli Derince and Gastro Academy.

• Practices at BAH International – a specialized gastroenterology center
• Experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Attended Internal Medicine Congress for latest treatment protocols
• Trained at Vreden Russian Research Institute for additional expertise

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.

Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

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Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – a global leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• 31 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek combines academic excellence with surgical expertise at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Active in transplantation and surgical coordination

Dr. Sarikaya specializes in complex gastroenterology cases with 15+ published research articles on conditions like pancreatitis and gallstones.

• Board-certified gastroenterologist with over 22 years of experience of clinical experience
• Published extensively on severe acute pancreatitis and gallstone complications
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital – a leading gastroenterology center
• Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Aghayev brings extensive emergency medicine experience to gastroenterology cases at Liv Bona Dea Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience in emergency and intensive care
• Specializes in acute gastrointestinal conditions
• Works at Baku's premier international hospital
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.