Colonoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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.

Dr. Vilius Kontenis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He trained at Vilnius University and earned his MD in 2014. He completed his gastroenterology residency in 2018. Since then, he has worked at Mažeikiai Hospital as a gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He also practices at Kardiolita Clinics in Vilnius as a gastroenterologist.

His work includes a systematic review and meta-analysis on inflammatory bowel disease. He has studied liver fibrosis, comparing FibroScan with routine tests. He has also published on dysphagia in older adults, pediatric diarrhea, and food allergy. He has presented on chylous ascites and catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. He edited issue No. 1 of Gastroenterologija. He attended the 35th GEEW in 2017. He is a member of the Lithuanian Gastroenterology Association and the World Gastroenterology Organisation.

Dr. Tomas Jucaitis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He studied at Kaunas University of Medicine from 1991 to 1998 and graduated in 1998. He completed a primary residency at Ukmergė Hospital in 1999 (1998–1999). He then finished an internal medicine residency at Vilnius University (1999–2001). He later completed a gastroenterology residency (2001–2003). His training also includes internships in the Czech Republic, Germany, and the USA.

He was Coordinator at the National Organ Transplantation Bureau from 2001 to 2004. He worked as an endoscopist and ultrasound specialist at Vilnius Emergency University Hospital from 2003 to 2006. Since 2006, he has practiced as a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Vilnius University Hospital “SK” Center Branch and at Vilnius “Kardiolita Clinics.” He also held prior roles at Švenčionys Hospital and “Northway” Medical Center.

Dr. Laura Masalaite is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at VUL Santaros Clinics and Kardiolita Clinics. She became Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre in 2024. From 2007 to 2024, she served as Senior Specialist. She has been an Associate Professor at Vilnius University since 2024.

She completed a PhD in Medicine in 2014 (2010–2014). She finished a gastroenterology residency in 2010 (2006–2010). She is a licensed gastroenterologist (MPL15909; 2010-06-30). Her advanced training includes liver transplantation in Vienna (2023–2024) and Warsaw (2010). She also trained in endoscopy and ultrasound in Wuppertal and completed UEG courses. She obtained GCP certification in 2023.

She has published in Cancers, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and Hepatology International. Her work covers national 5-year colorectal screening and EUS for predicting variceal recurrence. She has also studied adenoma detection rate, Zenker diverticulotomy, portal vein flow in pancreatitis, diastolic dysfunction in cirrhosis, and early outcomes after liver transplantation.

Professor Christoph Zielinski leads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik. Colonoscopy results here support personalized cancer immunotherapy and tumor biology research.

• Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center and founder of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna
• Published over 600 scientific papers on cancer diagnostics and targeted drug therapies
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Researcher at the Cancer Research Center at Tufts University in the USA
• Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

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. 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. 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. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

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 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

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 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