Gastroenterology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Emiroglu specializes in gastroenterology surgeries, bringing over 29 years of experience of expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and Colorectal Surgery Association
• Trained in proctologic and hemorrhoidal diseases
• Participated in Europe Senology Academia courses
• Specializes in endocrine and colorectal surgeries

With over 36 years of experience dedicated to gastroenterology, Dr. Yonem brings extensive expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques and inflammatory bowel diseases.

• Trained in endoscopic ultrasonography at Izmir Ataturk Hospital
• Observer at Johns Hopkins Hepatology with a prestigious scholarship
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Association
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatments

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

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

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

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. Kinas specializes in complex pancreatic and bile duct surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, combining oncological and metabolic expertise.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for digestive conditions
• Performs advanced bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in gastric and colon cancer procedures
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Omer Ozutemiz specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for digestive disorders, with over 47 years of experience of experience at Ege University.

• Expert in ERCP and balloon stent applications
• Specializes in complex cases like Crohn's disease and pancreatitis
• Professor at Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic treatments for digestive system strictures and polyps

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

Over 17 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology – Dr. Guliyeva specializes in liver and digestive health at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Combines conventional and biological medicine for holistic care
• Trained in viral hepatitis at Ege University, Turkey
• Internship at Ankara Hacettepe Hospital
• Expert in autoimmune liver diseases and cirrhosis

Prof. Nihat Okcu has published 23+ research papers on gastrointestinal conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cases like Helicobacter pylori-related conditions
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic techniques
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Professor at Medipol University, training future specialists

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

• Over 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.

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

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

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

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