Gastroscopy with biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

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.

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.

Professor Schoppmann heads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit in Vienna. He specializes in gastric and esophageal cancers and upper-GI conditions.

• Directs the Department for Surgical Functional Testing at Vienna General Hospital
• Coordinator of the Gastroesophageal Cancer Unit at the Medical University of Vienna
• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy to evaluate gastric cancers and gastrointestinal polyps
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Published 240+ articles in major medical journals on digestive tract diseases

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

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. 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. 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)

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. 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.

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. 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 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

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

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.