Page 3 - Best Ulcerative colitis doctors: TOP 70 doctors

Dr. Julio Valle Muñoz has a degree in medicine and surgery, and is a specialist in the digestive system. Associate Physician of the Digestive System Service of the Virgen de la Salud Hospital in Toledo. In addition, he has worked for several years as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University Hospital of Helsinki (Finland), where he obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Prof. Yusuf Serdar Sakin specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for inflammatory bowel diseases at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 9 years of gastroenterology experience
• Trained in advanced endoscopy and motility at AMC Center in the Netherlands
• Expert in endoscopic mucosal resection and stenting
• Professor of Gastroenterology since 2023

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Gastroenterologist

Crohn's disease

Ulcerative colitis

Other autoimmune diseases

Gastritis

Ulcers of the stomach and duodenum

Precancerous conditions of the gastrointestinal tract

Irritable bowel syndrome

Chronic diarrhea

Chronic constipation, etc.

SPECIALIZATION:

Gastroenterologist

EDUCATION:

Azerbaijan State Medical University

COURSES:

Graduated from the Azerbaijan State Medical University. In different years, he participated in seminars held in Azerbaijan by German, Colombian, Swiss, Russian and Ukrainian specialists on "Basics of Homotoxicology", gastroenterology, isopathy, acupuncture and neurotherapy, and received the relevant certificates. At the Sisli Etfal Hospital Egitim Araştırma in Istanbul he attended the refresher courses on "Metabolic Disorders and Obesity", Ege University of Izmir on "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases" and at the same time he attended the Congress on Bioregulatory Drugs in Germany. He attended the courses held Individual Medical Association in Ankara, on the topic of "PRP-CGF and Serum Ozonation". Currently working as a gastroenterologist in the clinic of biological medicine. Has successful results in the treatment of a number of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

EXPERIENCE:

21 years old

Specializes in treating liver and digestive disorders, including ulcerative colitis, at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Over 10 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Trained in viral hepatitis and gastroenterology at Ege University, Turkey
• Internship at Ankara Hacettepe Hospital
• Expert in biological medicine approaches

Dr. Tsios conducts thorough health evaluations at Impuls Medical Center, ensuring personalized treatment plans for ulcerative colitis patients.

• Treats a wide range of digestive and systemic conditions
• Coordinates multidisciplinary consultations for comprehensive care
• Focuses on long-term health monitoring and patient education

In 2007 he joined the Costa del Sol Hospital and left this position when he obtained an international scholarship that would take him back to San Francisco. In 2010 he moved to Japan to complete his training in the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique that he would later on introduce in Andalusia in 2011, thus becoming one of the pioneers in the performance of this technique in Spain. In 2011 he became the first medical professional in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent in pancreatic fluid collection drainage. In 2018 he began to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in patients with pancreatic cancer and bowel obstruction, thus becoming a pioneer in Andalusia to perform such technique.

He is a coauthor of the reference guides of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis and non-variceal gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

Professional Experience

Over 24 years' experience

1999 - Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Malaga University, Spain.

2003 to 2006 - Medical Residency in the Digestive System at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville, Spain.

2006 - International Scholar at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2007 – Digestive System Specialist at the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella. Spain.

2008 - California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

2009 - Top Reviewer Award received from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

2011 – Pioneer in Spain in the introduction of the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique.

2011 – First professional in the world to use the AXIOS (15mm) stent for pancreatic fluid collection drainage.

2016 - Gold Medal of the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease (SAPD, in its Spanish abbreviation).

2017 - Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).

2018 - Pioneer in Andalusia to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent to treat bowel obstruction.

2019 - Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a patient service portfolio that includes all the clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, biliary duct and pancreatic disease, as well as the diagnostic and treatment techniques used in this speciality such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and other functional tests.

Our specialists have solid professional backgrounds and the team is highly qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as conditions related to acidity (gastric ulcers, helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease), enteropathies (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis; coeliac disease...), viral hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatic disease...

The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is a pioneer in the implementation of a specific check-up programme for digestive disease with special attention to the diagnosis and treatment of colon precancerous lesions.

Diseases, treatments and techniques:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound

• Endoscopic resection techniques (mucosectomy/submucosal dissection)

• Submucosal or third-space endoscopy (POEM and variants)

• Bariatric endoscopy (Apollo Method)

Prof. Filippini specializes in surgical treatment of locally advanced tumors and multi-organ resections, with training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Over 40 years of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Trained in minimally invasive and robotic techniques in the US
• Author of over 100 scientific publications
• Professor at the University of Chieti since the 1990s

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol leads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced treatments for digestive disorders.

• Chief of Gastroenterology with extensive experience in gastrointestinal diseases
• Directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center, offering surgical and endoscopic solutions
• Uses the latest diagnostic and treatment methods for GI tract conditions
• Provides comprehensive care for liver, pancreas, and gallbladder disorders

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 30 years of surgical expertise, specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Trained at top institutions including Hacettepe and Başkent Universities
• Specializes in advanced surgical treatments for digestive disorders
• Completed master's in Health Law for comprehensive patient care

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology at top Turkish universities and hospitals.

• Trained in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on ulcerative colitis, bringing extensive academic and clinical experience to Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center
• Trained at prestigious Turkish medical institutions

Professor Benal Buyukgebiz leads pediatric gastroenterology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 15 years of specialized experience in digestive health.

• Trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dokuz Eylül University
• Serves as Chair of Pediatrics Department with leadership in gastroenterology research
• Published on pediatric nutrition and recurrent diarrhea management
• Specializes in pediatric digestive disorders from infancy through adolescence

900+ treatments performed – Dr. U Dun Fan specializes in gastroenterology at Yanda International Hospital.

• 22 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Focuses on advanced treatments for ulcerative colitis
• Skilled in managing chronic inflammatory bowel conditions

With over 20 peer-reviewed studies on GI conditions, Dr. Acar specializes in complex ulcerative colitis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Gastroenterology subspecialist with 13 years of clinical experience
• Expertise in IBD-related anemia and rare GI complications
• Published research on prohepcidin's role in IBD
• Assistant professor at three leading Turkish medical universities

Specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, Dr. Binicier brings over a decade of focused gastroenterology expertise.

• 15+ years as a gastroenterology specialist
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading Turkish medical institution
• Advanced training in Korea for cutting-edge endoscopic techniques
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital with specialized IBD care