Best immunologists: TOP 87 doctors

Dr. Eda Tereh Akay is a general surgeon. She completed specialty training in general surgery and provides patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Her expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder, hernias, appendicitis, gastrointestinal tract disorders), endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal), breast surgery (benign and malignant), minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, and emergency and trauma surgery. She is known for precise surgical skills and a strong focus on patient safety.

Dr. Julio Cesar Ayala is a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist. He has advanced training in hepatology and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela. He completed his residency at Danbury Hospital/Yale University and his fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ayala is skilled in colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, and endoscopy. He is recognized for his work in colorectal cancer screening and prevention. His expertise includes esophageal and gastric disorders, IBS, GI motility disorders, IBD, celiac disease, fatty liver disease, and viral hepatitis. He is known for high procedural success rates and his commitment to evidence-based care.

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in advanced immunotherapy for melanoma. He is known for his research on SLAM receptors and their role in anti-cancer immune responses. Dr. Lotem has published widely in leading medical journals.

He heads a multidisciplinary team that uses clinical data and patient samples to advance research. Under his leadership, the center has improved patient outcomes with new therapies. The center is now recognized as a leader in cancer immunotherapy.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Board Certification in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and PhD in Basic and Applied Immunology, Dr. Della Torre worked for 3 years in the United States at the “Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard Medical School” in Boston. Thanks to a Cariplo Foundation research grant, Dr. Della Torre returned to Italy in 2018 and established his lab within the Division of Genetic and Cell Biology of San Raffale Hospital (Milan, Italy).

Dr. Della Torre is now Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Senior Consultant at the Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, and Rare Disease (UnIRAR) of San Raffaele Hospital.

Dr. Della Torre authored more than 100 scientific publications on international peer-reviewed journals and achieved prestigious awards such as the Collegio Ghislieri and the Cariplo Foundation awards for young researchers, the TRIDEO award, the MyFirst AIRC research grant, and the Career Research Grant Award from the FOREUM Foundation.

With his seminal works Dr. Della Torre contributed to the characterization of a novel autoimmune disease known as “IgG4-related disease” and is currently considered “World Expert of IgG4-related disease” by the prestigious Expertscape platform.

Dr. Della Torre is the Disease Coordinator of the IgG4-related disease European working group of the European Reference Network (ERN) on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ReCONNET).

Up to September 2022, his scientific publications received more than 6000 citations with an H-index of 35.

Dr. Della Torre presented his studies in different national and international immune-rheumatologic congresses, organized a number of scientific meetings, and co-authored 10 medical books. He presently serves as reviewer for more than 50 peer-reviewed journals and as associated editor for three international scientific journals. Dr. Della Torre is a Head of the:

• IgG4-Related Disease Clinic
• Autoimmune pancreatitis Clinic
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Clinic at San Raffaele Hospital (Milan, Italy)

• Immunology expert Dr. Ernesto Romero specializes in stem cell treatment for autoimmune diseases.
• Expertise in treating diabetes, asthma, lupus, and arthritis with immunomodulatory agents.
• International training in immunotherapy from France and Nordic University.
• Directed clinical research for immunological applications of mesenchymal stem cells.
• Founded "Bioplenum S.A de C.V", a leader in biotechnological and immunology advancements.
• Recognized as HemoFenix France representative in Mexico and Latin America.
• Certified in General Medicine and Regenerative Medicine with a focus on immunology.
• General Director for Immunotherapy for México A.C., promoting immunological health.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking expert immunology care remotely.

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Dr. Galia Grisaru-Soen is an expert in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is the Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases service at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. She holds a Marze Bachir degree. Dr. Grisaru-Soen has gained clinical and academic experience at Safra Children's Hospital and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Grisaru-Soen is known for her work in treating complex pediatric infections. She has helped improve patient care and infection control. She leads multidisciplinary teams and uses evidence-based practices in pediatric medicine.

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Dr. Dan Caspi is the Head of the Rheumatology Department at Medical Center Ichilov-Sourasky in Israel. He has a Royal School internship at Hammersmith Hospital in London, and is a founding member of rheumatology specialization programs in Israel. He is also a member of the Israeli Association of Rheumatology and the American Association of Rheumatology, and has over 140 scientific publications and 100+ presentations at scientific conferences.

Eli Shpreher  is a Head of the Department of Dermatology, Ichilov Medical Center - Sourasky.

Dr. Shmuel Kivity is a specialist in allergy and clinical immunology. He has experience in diagnosing and treating respiratory allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, urticaria, polyps, and angioedema. He is recognized internationally for his work. In 2021, Forbes magazine named him one of the best physicians in Israel.

Dr. Kivity has received awards such as the Harriet Lane Fellowship Award and the Tieber Research Award. He is a member of the World Allergy Organization and the American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He completed fellowships at National Jewish Hospital in Denver and advanced studies at Hadassah Hebrew University.

• Expert in Immunology, specializes in innovative Immunotherapy treatments.
• International practice in Germany; training in Hematology and Immunology.
• Active member of the German Society for Oncology and Hemato-Oncology GDHO.
• Contributor to scientific journals in the field of cancer research.
• Certified as a Hematologist, Oncologist, and Immunologist in 2010.
• Chief Physician at the Clinic for Pulmonology Cologne, specializing in Immunology.
• Holds specialization in Genetics, enhancing precision in Immunotherapy.
• Head of the Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen.
• American Society for Cancer Research member, focusing on Immunotherapy.
• Provides online consultations for patients requiring Immunology treatments.

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne is an experienced immunologist with more than 30 years in the field. She specializes in virotherapy. She graduated from Riga Medical Institute and completed an internship in Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaunalksne is recognized as an expert in immunology.

She leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital. Dr. Jaunalksne has played a key role in advancing virotherapy and immunological research. Her work has improved treatment results and introduced new therapies. She is well respected in clinical immunology.

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.