Cholelithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in gallbladder conditions at Samsung Medical Center.

• Specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers, pancreatitis, and gallstones
• Educated at Seoul National University College of Medicine and the University of California
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and other prestigious organizations

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center, with over 38 years of experience specializing in hepatology.

• Trained under Professor Scott Friedman at Sinai School of Medicine
• Multiple award-winner for liver fibrosis research
• Member of international liver study associations
• Editorial board member of Clinical Science journal

Dr. Ferlitsch is a leading specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, with multiple awards for his research and clinical work.

• Completed medical studies at the University of Vienna
• Trained in gastroenterology and hepatology at Vienna General Hospital
• Established the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
• Head of the Department for Internal Medicine I at Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna
• Multiple Best Abstract Awards from UEGW

Dr. Shimon Reif serves as a WHO expert in pediatric digestive tract conditions and heads the Pediatric Department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in pediatric liver and GI tract illnesses
• Over 34 years of experience of experience in pediatric gastroenterology
• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at The Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo (USA)
• Author of 50 research articles on gastrointestinal and liver conditions in children
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations including the American Gastroenterological Association

Prof. Nihat Okcu specializes in gastroenterology at Pendik Medipol University Hospital, with extensive research published on upper GI conditions.

• Graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 1981
• Specialist in internal diseases since 1985
• Over 20 publications on gastrointestinal research
• Focuses on endoscopic diagnostic and treatment methods

Specializes in liver and digestive health, with training from Ege University and Ankara Hacettepe Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Expertise in viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver diseases
• Trained in biological medicine approaches
• Member of gastroenterology departments in Turkey

Specializes in bile duct and pancreatic surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – key expertise for complex gallstone cases.

• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Focuses on oncological and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Specializes in gastroenterology since 1995 – performs a wide range of procedures including liver needle biopsy and esophageal varicose interventions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 24 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like chromoendoscopy
• Expert in treating complex gastrointestinal bleeding cases

36 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology – Dr. Rossol brings deep expertise in liver and digestive disorders at Nordwest Clinic.

• Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology
• Advanced training in interventional sonography and endoscopic therapies
• Member of multiple prestigious liver and digestive disease associations
• Published in national and international medical journals

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz brings 19 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in gallbladder conditions at Erdem Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals
• Specialized in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder removal

25 years of experience specializing in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgeries – Dr. Palep is among India's first surgeons trained in advanced bariatric techniques in Los Angeles.

• Performs robotic GI surgery with greater precision and faster recovery
• Only 1% of patients experience significant morbidity – meets global standards
• 90% of diabetic patients achieve insulin independence post-surgery
• Trained in Italy for robotic GI surgery techniques
• Department certified as a Center of Excellence by IEF

Dr. Homayoon is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with over 13 years of experience of focused experience in gastroenterology and hepatology, trained at one of Iran's top medical universities.

• Expertise in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and total colonoscopy
• Specializes in liver fibro scan for accurate diagnosis
• Experienced in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders
• Graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, known for its advanced transplant center

Specializes in laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and treating gallstone disease at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Experienced in handling complex cases of gallstone disease
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures
• Treats associated conditions like stones in the bile ducts

Associate Professor Meryem Keceli Basaran specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital, with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• Member of ESPGHAN – European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
• Expertise in treating food allergies related to the digestive system
• Special interest in acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Experienced in pre and post-liver transplantation care

Specializing in liver and digestive disorders, Assoc. Prof. Binnur Simsek brings extensive experience in hepatology and gastroenterology at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Subspecialty in Gastroenterohepatology from Istanbul University
• Expertise in hepatic cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver cancer
• Member of Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver
• Over 39 years of experience in gastroenterology practice

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.

Assoc. Dr. Ozturk leads the Gastroenterology Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, with extensive experience in digestive health.

• Specialized in Gastroenterology with advanced training at Medeniyet University
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
• Awarded for research presentations in national and international congresses
• Chief Resident at Health Sciences University, mentoring future specialists

With over 34 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Holovyna specializes in digestive disorders at Sana Vita clinic.

• Expert in both digestive health and clinical nutrition
• Member of European Association for the Study of the Liver
• Practices evidence-based therapy combined with diet correction
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans