Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

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

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.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs colonoscopy and other endoscopic procedures specifically for children and adolescents.

• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Offers capsule endoscopy – a tiny camera pill to image the small intestine
• Fellowship trained at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital in pediatric gastroenterology
• Lecturer for postgraduate medical education at Tel Aviv University
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

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. Tomas Jucaitis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He focuses on instrumental diagnostics, including gastrointestinal ultrasound and transnasal endoscopy. Dr. Jucaitis completed his medical training and residency at Vilnius University. He also completed clinical internships in the USA, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

• Served as a coordinator at the Lithuanian National Organ Transplantation Bureau.
• Performs colonoscopies, gastroscopies with biopsy, and complex ultrasound screenings.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 298,000 patients annually.
• Maintains expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology since 1998.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Specializes in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and molecular diagnostics.
• Treats hematological diseases, including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma.
• Works at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, a clinic ranked among the top in Germany.

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ozadli holds a specialization from the Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. He works at a center authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Administers immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy for multiple cancer types.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcoma, medulloblastoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including liver biopsies, thyroid biopsies, and cancer screenings.
• Utilizes PET/CT and MRI for precise abdominal and pelvic tumor tracking.

Dr. Peter Schenker is the Chief Surgeon at the Medical Center in Solingen. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and pancreatic surgery. He formerly served as the Chief Surgeon at Germany’s first certified colorectal cancer center. Dr. Schenker focuses on robotic and minimally invasive surgical methods. He treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.

• Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen.
• Served as the Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Center (Oncocert).
• Member of the German Medical Association and scientific journal expert.
• Specializes in hernia surgery and pancreatic transplantation.

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in bariatric surgery, colorectal procedures, and metabolic management. Dr. Alis focuses on minimally invasive techniques for obesity and digestive system disorders. He practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from Turkey.

• International member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery and gastric sleeve gastrectomy.
• Maintains membership in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Published research on hepatobiliary diseases and pancreatic conditions in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Harald Rosen is a senior specialist in gastroenterology and endoscopic surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. He performs colonoscopy to find and treat digestive issues using minimally invasive methods.

• Removes colon polyps and controls gastrointestinal bleeding during endoscopic procedures
• Specializes in interventional endoscopy to treat conditions without using large incisions
• Performs ERCP to treat complex problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, reflux, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Member of the European Society of Surgery (ESS)

Dr. Shencan Acar is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on hepatology and liver disease management. Dr. Acar specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. She previously served as the Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine.

• Authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles.
• Expert in managing complex post-transplant gastrointestinal complications.
• Treats rare conditions like aortoesophageal fistulas and massive hemorrhagic ascites.
• Performs endoscopic interventions for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Benal Buyukgebiz is a pediatrician and gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University. Dr. Buyukgebiz treats complex digestive conditions in children, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients every year.

• Former President of the Phenylketonuria Children Screening and Protection Association, İzmir Branch.
• Maintains membership in the European Metabolic Group and the Liver Research Society.
• Specializes in pediatric nutrition and the management of chronic gastritis and cirrhosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy.

Professor Wolfgang Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He provides colonoscopy services as part of comprehensive cancer screenings at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, a top-ranked U.S. cancer hospital
• Former Cochairman of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Clinic in Vienna
• Specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies and molecular oncology to identify tumor markers
• Earned a degree in molecular biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Publishes research on tumor biology and drug resistance in international journals

Professor Schoppmann leads the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in oncologic surgery for conditions requiring detailed colonoscopy evaluations.

• Heads the Upper GI division at one of Europe's largest university hospitals
• Consultant surgeon at Wiener Privatklinik with focus on abdominal malignancies
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal reconstructions
• Contributes to global guidelines for treating gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the Austrian and European Societies of Surgical Oncology

Professor Martin Schindl specializes in complex abdominal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. Colonoscopy is a vital tool in his practice for detecting gastric and duodenal polyps.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna – one of Austria's top medical schools
• Expert in visceral oncology – focuses on surgical treatments for digestive system cancers
• Senior Consultant at the Transplant Surgery Division at Vienna General Hospital
• Developed techniques for multivisceral resections – removing multiple organs affected by complex tumors
• Published researcher investigating surgical oncology outcomes and liver regeneration

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.