Comprehensive diagnosis of Сolorectal Pathology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Prof. Seref Komurcu is an ESMO-certified oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He brings high-level expertise to the comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology.

• Holds board certifications from both the USA and Europe
• Authored over 110 scientific papers on cancer treatment
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former professor of oncology at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Won the Outstanding Service Award for his clinical work

Professor Omer Necip Aytug leads gastroenterology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology using advanced endoscopic techniques.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy to identify and treat bowel disorders
• Earned the rank of Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University
• Expert in inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Completed a specialized gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Published scientific research on digestive health in multiple languages

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. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

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. Ron Yulia has published 85 scientific papers on gastrointestinal health. She serves as a leading gastroenterologist at the Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

• Performs colonoscopy and gastroscopy for comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology
• Removes polyps during procedures to prevent colon cancer development
• Uses video capsule endoscopy – a camera pill to view high-resolution intestinal images
• Specializes in inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and intestinal diverticulitis
• Active member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Professor Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert diagnostics for colorectal pathology and gastrointestinal conditions.

• Treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – chronic inflammatory bowel conditions
• Manages Barrett's esophagus – a condition involving changes in the esophageal lining
• Residency in gastroenterology at the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School
• Authored 60 scientific publications on gastrointestinal and liver disease mechanisms
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Israeli Gastroenterology Association

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. Erwin Santo is the Head of Gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He was the first specialist in Israel to perform interventional ultrasound procedures.

• Performs colonoscopy and gastroscopy for comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology.
• Co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Uses endo-ultrasound – internal sound waves to create detailed images of the digestive tract.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel diseases.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology.

Professor Nitzan leads the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in immunology and clinical microbiology for colorectal pathology diagnostics.

• Directs the Bacteriotherapies Clinic for restoring healthy gut microbiome function
• Fellowship trained in microbiology and bowel diseases at University of North Carolina
• Authored 80+ scientific publications on digestive tract disorders
• Presented research at over 60 international gastroenterology conferences
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Crohn's and Colitis Organization

Dr. Ron Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in colorectal pathology and abdominal surgery.

• Leads the specialized unit at Ichilov Hospital in Israel
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques – uses small incisions for faster recovery
• Specializes in Whipple surgery for complex abdominal cases
• Provides both open and laparoscopic surgical options
• Practices at a leading national medical research center

Professor Joseph Klauzner is the Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He brings high-level surgical expertise to every comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Leads the surgical department at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Recognized as a top Israeli surgeon for complex gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on surgical outcomes for cancers of the digestive tract

Professor Martin Schindl specializes in complex abdominal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. His work focuses on treating tumors within the digestive tract using advanced techniques.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Performs multivisceral resections – surgery that removes several cancer-involved organs
• Member of the Transplant Surgery Division at Vienna General Hospital
• Conducts research on surgical oncology outcomes and improved patient recovery
• Specialist in visceral oncology focusing on comprehensive colorectal pathology diagnosis

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.

Professor Zamir Halperin has authored over 150 scientific publications on gastrointestinal diseases. He is the former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists.

• Directs the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Uses capsule endoscopy to record the digestive tract using a tiny camera
• Performed a research fellowship in gastroenterology at the Cleveland Clinic
• Awarded the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific achievements
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Dr. Bentov Amir is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies for children and adolescents.

• Conducts comprehensive diagnosis of colorectal pathology using pediatric endoscopic procedures
• Uses capsule endoscopy to image the small intestine without surgery
• Trained at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Active lecturer for postgraduate medical education at Tel Aviv University