Medical
A gastroenterologist is a specialist specialized in diagnosis, treatment and preventive methods of all diseases, which are relevant to the organs of the gastrointestinal system. In particular his experience lies in the following diseases: gastritis, peptic ulcer, cancer (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, hepatocarcinoma), gallstones, pancreatitis, colitis, duodenitis, gastroenteritis and fatty liver. In addition, a hepatologist is a gastroenterologist that is highly trained in the management of hepatitis, decompensated cirrhosis, liver failure and liver transplantation.