Gastroscopy with biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Hamdi Levent Doganay is a professor and gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He serves on the board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. Dr. Doganay is an editor for major journals like the World Journal of Hepatology. He treats complex conditions including cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis at this JCI-accredited hospital.

• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for liver research.
• Winner of multiple national awards for achievements in viral hepatitis and proteomics.
• Member of the European and American associations for liver research.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and surgical removal of gastrointestinal polyps.

Dr. Yasar Tuna is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and bariatric surgery. Dr. Tuna performs procedures at a facility that houses one of Turkey's premier organ transplant centers.

• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Endoscopy Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Dimitrios Giannakakis is the Director of Gastroenterology at the German Medical Institute in Cyprus. He completed his medical training and specialization at the University of Giessen in Germany. Dr. Giannakakis previously served as the Deputy Director of Gastroenterology at Kreiskliniken Darmstadt-Dieburg.

• Specializes in interventional endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and hepatology.
• Treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs specialized procedures including duodenal and gastric polyp removals.
• Practices at a clinic holding multiple ISO and CHKS quality certifications.

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

Dr. Sven Propson is the chief physician of pediatrics at the Academic Hospital Solingen. He is a recognized expert in neonatology and pediatric cardiology in Germany and Europe. He specializes in intensive care and emergency medicine for infants and adolescents. Dr. Propson conducts research to implement the latest pediatric treatments in his department.

• Served as a lead physician at the Leverkusen Clinic for over 10 years.
• Managed the pediatric intensive care unit at a major German medical center.
• Is an expert reviewer for international scientific journals.
• Member of the German Association of Physicians.

Dr. Sanchez Yague is a gastroenterologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was the first professional globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent. This device drains pancreatic fluid collections. He pioneered submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain. Dr. Sanchez Yague also introduced gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stents to Andalusia.

• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
• Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
• Coauthored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides on chronic pancreatitis.
• Winner of the Top Reviewer Award from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

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. 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.

Professor Beni Boursi is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He completed advanced subspecialty training at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics including gastroscopy with biopsy
• Earned a medical degree with high honors from Tel Aviv University
• Trained in medical oncology at top American clinics like MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic
• Develops predictive models for early cancer detection and diagnosis
• Member of the American Society for Cancer Research

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Lubos Zitnan is a gastroenterologist at the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava. He specializes in the treatment of pancreatic and biliary diseases. Dr. Zitnan sits on the committee of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society. He holds several certifications in interventional and diagnostic endoscopy. He treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus and pancreatitis.

• Performs advanced ERCP and endosonography for bile duct disorders.
• Removes gastric and duodenal polyps using minimally invasive techniques.
• Certified in interventional colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, ulcerative colitis, and chronic gastritis.

Dr. Esteban Lopez-jamar is a pioneer in digestive endoscopy who leads the unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional. He specializes in advanced gastroscopy with biopsy for early cancer detection and complex digestive diseases.

• Heads the Digestive Endoscopy Unit at a premier hospital in Madrid
• Expertise in Barrett's esophagus – monitoring precancerous changes in the food pipe
• Pioneered endoscopic ultrasound in Spain to improve diagnostic precision
• Participates in multicenter European studies on innovative diagnostic technologies
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)

Professor Safadi heads the Liver Disease Unit at Hadassah Medical Center. He provides gastric biopsies and capsule endoscopy for precise gastrointestinal diagnosis.

• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Multiple-time winner of the Hadassah Prize for research on liver fibrosis
• Recipient of the Sharon Donsky Award for outstanding clinical contributions
• Internal medicine and gastroenterology residency at Hadassah University Hospital
• Editorial board member for the medical journal Clinical Science

Dr. Boris Pekárek heads the Gastroenterology Department at the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava. He specializes in the endoscopic treatment of early-stage gastrointestinal tumors. Dr. Pekárek is the current chair of the Endoscopy Section of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society. He focuses on removing lesions in the esophagus, stomach, colon, and rectum.

• Serves as a trainer of endoscopic techniques in Slovakia and abroad.
• Former chair of the Oncology Section of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society.
• Treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs minimally invasive removal of gastric and duodenal polyps.

Dr. Daniela Osuská is a gastroenterologist at the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava. She serves on the supervisory board of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society’s Oncology Section. Dr. Osuská trains other physicians in endoscopic techniques. She specializes in the early detection and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.

• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy and removal of gastric or duodenal polyps.
• Treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus, pancreatitis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Educates the medical community as a member of the Section of Young Gastroenterologists.
• Presents clinical research at professional conferences throughout Slovakia and abroad.

Dr. Juraj Letkovsky is a gastroenterologist at the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava. He specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract tumors. Dr. Letkovsky is a co-author of a multicenter study on colonoscopy quality in Slovakia. He also holds a PhD in internal medicine from Comenius University.

• Performs endosonography and ERCP for pancreatic and biliary diseases.
• Certified in both diagnostic and interventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
• Sits on the Oncology and Endoscopy committees of the Slovak Gastroenterology Society.
• Treats complex conditions like Barrett’s esophagus and ulcerative colitis.

Professor Gerhard Prager leads the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital. He uses gastroscopy with biopsy to evaluate patients for metabolic and digestive conditions.

• Specializes in gastroenterology and surgery for obesity and type 2 diabetes
• President of the European Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Performs gastroscopy to assess gastric ulcers and prepare patients for metabolic procedures
• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Directs the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital

Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch is a national nominee for the UEGW Rising Star in Gastroenterology. He serves as Head of the Department for Internal Medicine I in Vienna.

• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy to diagnose gastric ulcers, gastritis, and Barrett’s esophagus
• Specializes in inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
• Received multiple Best Abstract awards from United European Gastroenterology Week
• Completed clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA in the US