Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is a radiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, and interventional radiology. Dr. Aksoy previously held an Assistant Professorship at the Istanbul University Radiology Department. He has contributed to 13 medical congresses with numerous oral and written presentations.

• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology.
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like angiography, CT scans, and biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastrointestinal surgeon who leads advanced diagnostic colonoscopy at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Earned a professorship at Abant Izzet Baysal University – one of Turkey's academic medical centers
• Completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Specializes in treating complex inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Performs therapeutic procedures including the removal of colorectal polyps to prevent cancer
• Authors scientific articles on digestive disorders for international medical journals

Professor Zulfikar Polat leads gastroenterology services at Anadolu Medical Center in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He specializes in diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy for complex intestinal diseases.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Aydin University and trained at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Published 45 research works on gastroenterology in national and international medical journals
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy which sets global procedural standards
• Specializes in hepato-pancreatology and treating chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal disorders and sigmoid adenocarcinoma through advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures.

• Performed colonoscopy for cancer screening and gastrointestinal disorders for over 15 years
• Assistant Professor rank at Maltepe University – one of Turkey's academic medical schools
• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for high-precision abdominal operations
• Specializes in cytoreductive surgery to treat tumors within the abdominal cavity
• Member of the Surgical Oncology Society with specialized HIPEC training

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is an internal medicine specialist, gastroenterologist, and hepatologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul treats digestive tract disorders and complex liver conditions. He works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility that treats over 100,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection, esophagectomy, and cholecystectomy.
• Provides diagnostic expertise in gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and Fibroscan liver imaging.
• Manages laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 26 departments and 200 resident physicians.

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She was named a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium. Her expertise covers complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Chakir treats patients at Turkey's first JCI-accredited smart-and-green hospital.

• Holds certificates in bariatric endoscopy from Brazil and endoscopy from South Korea.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Specializes in ERCP as a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology study group.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and ulcerative colitis using modern diagnostic tools.

Dr. Ron Yulia is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. She has published 85 scientific papers on gastrointestinal conditions and cancer diagnosis.

• Performs colonoscopy to inspect the digestive lining for early signs of disease
• Removes polyps during procedures to prevent future health complications
• Uses video capsule endoscopy – a camera pill that examines the small intestine
• Specializes in inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and intestinal diverticulitis
• Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Professor Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in screening for colon disease and severe liver pathologies.

• Completed a specialized gastroenterology residency at Hadassah Medical School
• Expert in treating inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association
• Authored 60 scientific publications on digestive and liver health
• Presented research at over 100 international medical conferences

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations. Dr. Cuffí conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

• Former member of the Scientific Committee for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.
• Served as coordinator for the European IBDChip research project.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Professor Maharshak Nitzan directs the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Sourasky Medical Center. He is a senior specialist in gastroenterology and a pioneer in gut health research.

• Performs diagnostic colonoscopy for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of over 80 professional publications in top scientific journals
• Presented research findings at more than 60 international medical conferences
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization
• Senior Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University Department of Internal Medicine

Prof. Zamir Halperin authored over 150 scientific publications on digestive diseases. He is the Director of the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Uses advanced endoscopy to diagnose colorectal pathologies and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Earned the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific achievements
• Served as Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Dr. Erwin Santo is the Head of Gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

• First specialist in Israel to perform interventional ultrasound procedures
• Specializes in colonoscopy and gastroscopy for digestive tract imaging
• Former Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at Sourasky
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn’s disease and cirrhosis
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Professor Rafael Bruck is the chief gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in identifying gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases during a colonoscopy.

• Performs gastrointestinal polyp removals to prevent cancer development
• Specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease diagnostics
• Expert in capsule endoscopy using tiny wireless cameras
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
• Member of the American Medical Association

Dr. Vilius Kontenis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He is a member of the World Gastroenterology Organisation. Dr. Kontenis specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment. He also treats digestive disorders, dysphagia, and food allergies.

• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and transnasal endoscopy.
• Published a systematic meta-analysis on anti-TNF therapy discontinuation in IBD patients.
• Served as the editor of the medical journal Gastroenterologija.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Kardiolita Hospital, which treats 298,000 patients annually.

Dr. Laura Masalaite is the Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre at VUL Santaros Clinics. She also serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University. Dr. Masalaite is a licensed gastroenterologist and endoscopist. She conducts specialized research on liver transplantation and colorectal cancer screening.

• Completed liver transplantation training in Vienna and Warsaw.
• Specialize in endoscopic ultrasound and Zenker diverticulotomy.
• Published over 10 studies in journals like Cancers and Hepatology International.
• Works at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Vilnius.