Page 3 - Best gastroenterologists: TOP 205 doctors

Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal is a Gastroenterology Specialist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospitals in Istanbul. He previously served at Liv Hospital Ulus, Medicana Ataşehir, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor in 2019.

He received advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He completed ESD at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He trained in POEM/ESD and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center. He trained in EUS at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA. He continues to attend ESG, ERCP, EUS, ESD, and POEM courses and congresses.

He has authored more than 100 international indexed publications. His presentations have won awards. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology Society, the Liver Diseases Association, the IBD Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Saydam Mehmet specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, with extensive training at top institutions.

• Trained at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and anti-reflux surgeries
• Focuses on metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Associate professor with over 26 years of experience of experience
• Member of leading surgical associations

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 Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist in plastic surgery with advanced training in the United States, bringing international expertise to ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Graduated from top Thai hospitals in general and plastic surgery
• Further trained in the US at renowned institutions
• Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr Pimchaya Panichkul brings over 24 years of experience of medical expertise to ID Clinic Bangkok, with specialized training in gastroenterology and related surgical procedures.

• Board-certified with a Doctor of Medicine from Rangsit University
• Holds additional diplomas in dermatology and surgery from the USA
• Certified in anti-aging medicine and facial plastic surgery
• Member of Panasia Cosmatic professional organization

Expert in colorectal surgery with 150+ international publications – Dr. Aytac combines US training at Cleveland Clinic with leadership at Memorial Healthcare Group.

• Fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic
• Specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
• Recognized with multiple national and international awards
• Professor of Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

1,100+ gastroenterological treatments performed – Dr. Yulia specializes in complex inflammatory bowel diseases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 26 years of experience 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

Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Shebolet is one of Israel's top liver experts with 61 years of experience 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

Over 1,100+ treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases – Dr. Sans Cuffí leads research and clinical care at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Coordinated the European 'IBDChip' research project
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations

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 37 years of experience of leadership
• Member of prestigious American and European gastroenterology associations

Heads Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky and performs complex Whipple procedures. Dr. Greenberg brings 35 years of experience 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

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

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

Prof. Halperin leads the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center – a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology treatments.

• Over 42 years of experience 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

Dr. Jan Kulawik specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgeries at KCM Clinic, focusing on obesity-related procedures.

• MD, PhD with expertise in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
• Skilled in revisional bariatric procedures for complex cases
• Member of the Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery Team
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder resection

Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 47 years of experience 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

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Advanced Endoscopy Certificate from Bundang CHA Hospital in Seoul
• Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate from global course in Brazil
• Recognized as Rising Star at Digestive Disease Symposium
• Member of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Acar specializes in complex GI cases with 20+ peer-reviewed publications, focusing on rare conditions and endoscopic interventions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with extensive hepatology experience
• Expert in managing post-transplant complications and IBD-related anemia
• Assistant Professor at multiple prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Former Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology with over 32 years of experience of experience, focusing on children's digestive health at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Chair of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University
• Published research on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients