Gastroenterology · Jerusalem
Asher Shafrir, M.D.
Senior Gastroenterologist · Hadassah & Meuhedet
I am a senior physician in the Gastroenterology Department at Hadassah–Hebrew University Medical Center and at Meuhedet Health Services. I trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Hadassah, followed by an advanced fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Chicago. My clinical and research focus is IBD, liver disease, and evidence-based digestive care.
I believe gastroenterology is a place where mind and body come together: physical symptoms can cause stress, and stress can cause physical symptoms. In a careful, attentive conversation, we can begin to understand how to treat both parts of the problem.
Background
Training & Experience
I completed my M.D. at the Hebrew University–Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem (2006–2014), then trained as an intern at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where I was recognized as Outstanding Intern in 2013. From 2014 to 2018 I completed my residency in internal medicine at Hadassah Mt. Scopus Hospital, serving as Chief Resident in my final year. After several years as a primary care physician with Meuhedet Health Services, I completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Hadassah–Hebrew University Hospital (2020–2023), then served as a Senior Physician in the Department of Gastroenterology there and as a Gastroenterology Consultant with Meuhedet. I then spent time as an Advanced IBD Fellow at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the University of Chicago, working under Prof. David T. Rubin on advanced and combination therapy for medically complex inflammatory bowel disease. Today I am a senior physician in the gastroenterology department at Hadassah and at Meuhedet.
Beyond the Clinic
Teaching, Mentoring & Recognition
Teaching Appointments
- Lecturer, Hebrew University–Hadassah Medical School (2022–)
- Instructor of Medicine, Hebrew University–Hadassah Medical School (2021–)
- Internal Medicine, Introduction to Internal Medicine, and Gastrointestinal & Liver Disease courses
- Introduction to R, International School of Public Health (full-semester course, 2022–2023)
Mentoring
- Supervised MD and MPH theses on COVID-19 outcomes, anticoagulation, ALT and colorectal cancer risk, autoimmune disease, and H. pylori and iron deficiency anemia
- Ongoing collaborations with Hebrew University's School of Public Health
Peer Review
- American Journal of Gastroenterology, Helicobacter, Nutrients, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Scientific Reports, and others
Research Funding
- KAMLA Research Fund, Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Meuhedet Health Services (2020)
- Joint Fund of Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical Center (2023)
Explore Further
See the research, or reach out directly
The Academia page walks through 27 published studies — many on IBD, liver disease, and endoscopy. The Contact page is the fastest way to reach me.