Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

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

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

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.

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

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

WHO expert in pediatric digestive health – Dr. Reif leads Hadassah's Pediatric Department and develops global treatment protocols.

• 34 years of experience 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

Dr. Fernando Azpiroz has 44 years of experience specializing in functional gastrointestinal disorders, with research focused on gut motility and visceral sensitivity.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's Gastrointestinal Research Unit
• Past president of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology
• Recipient of Janssen Award for Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases
• Focuses on intestinal gas dynamics and gut-brain interactions

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder conditions.

• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine and University of California
• Member of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and other prestigious organizations
• Specializes in pancreatic diseases, pancreatitis, and complex gallstone cases

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 Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Stanford University School of Medicine
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques

Professor Trauner leads a specialized Liver Center and researches cholestatic diseases. He treats complex liver and bile duct conditions at Vienna General Hospital.

• 32 years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Founded the Liver Center at Medical University of Graz
• Head of Gastroenterology at Medical University of Vienna since 2010
• Published research on biliary tract pathologies and fatty liver
• Member of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Professor Prager has performed over 3,000 bariatric operations and presides over Europe's leading metabolic surgery society.

• Head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital
• Leads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital
• Member of multiple international surgical societies, including the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
• Specializes in all kinds of bariatric surgery for obesity treatment

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

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. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Dr. Schoppmann leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at Vienna's Comprehensive Cancer Center – one of Europe's top oncology hubs.

• Head of Upper-GI-Service at Medical University of Vienna
• Author of over 240 specialized articles on gastric surgery
• Principal Investigator for Upper-GI-Research Group
• General Secretary of Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology

Leading gastroenterologist with 6 Best Abstract Awards – Dr. Ferlitsch specializes in complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions at Döbling Private Hospital.

• Established and managed the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at Medical University of Vienna
• Head of Internal Medicine I at Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna
• Trained in gastroenterology and hepatology at Vienna General Hospital
• Recipient of the Skoda Prize from Austrian Society for Internal Medicine