The 20 Best Galactokinase Deficiency Doctors in Belgium

Find the Top Galactokinase Deficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Galactokinase Deficiency near Belgium. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    David M. Cassiman
    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    David M. Cassiman

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    David Cassiman practices in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Cassiman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Jaak Jaeken
    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Jaak Jaeken
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jaak Jaeken practices in Leuven, Belgium. Jaeken is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, RFT1-CDG, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and DPAGT1-CDG.

    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Francois Eyskens
    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Francois Eyskens

    Uza

    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Francois Eyskens practices in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Eyskens is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Tyrosinemia Type 1, Classic Galactosemia, Fabry Disease, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Gert R. Matthijs
    Advanced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Gert R. Matthijs
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Gert Matthijs practices in Leuven, Belgium. Matthijs is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, TMEM165-CDG, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and DPAGT1-CDG.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Marc M. Engelen
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Marc M. Engelen
    Janssen R&D, 
    Beerse, VLG, BE 

    Marc Engelen practices in Beerse, Belgium. Mr. Engelen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Addison's Disease, CACH Syndrome, Zellweger Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Daisy Rymen
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Daisy Rymen

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Daisy Rymen practices in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Rymen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, Cholesterol Pneumonia, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, and Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Sandra K. Kingma
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Sandra K. Kingma
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Sandra Kingma practices in Antwerpen, Belgium. Ms. Kingma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Visceromegaly, Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Classic Galactosemia.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Aurelie Empain
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Aurelie Empain
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Aurelie Empain practices in Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Empain is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Classic Galactosemia, Galactose Epimerase Deficiency, Galactokinase Deficiency, and Galactosemia.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Peter Witters-Wang
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Peter Witters-Wang

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Peter Witters-Wang practices in Leuven, Belgium. Witters-Wang is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, MPI-CDG, PGM1-CDG, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Pieter Vermeersch
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Pieter Vermeersch

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Pieter Vermeersch practices in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Vermeersch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Variegate Porphyria, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hereditary Coproporphyria, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Isabelle Scheers
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Isabelle Scheers
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Isabelle Scheers practices in Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Scheers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Xavier Stephenne
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Xavier Stephenne
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Xavier Stephenne practices in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Stephenne is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Biliary Atresia, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Etienne M. Sokal
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Etienne M. Sokal
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Etienne Sokal practices in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Sokal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Martine Robert
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Martine Robert
    Club Européen Des Diététiciens De L'Enfance, 17-7800 Ath, 
    Ath, WAL, BE 

    Martine Robert practices in Ath, Belgium. Ms. Robert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Classic Galactosemia, Isovaleric Acidemia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Francoise C. Smets
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Francoise C. Smets
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Francoise Smets practices in Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Smets is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Karen Corthouts
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Karen Corthouts
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Karen Corthouts practices in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Corthouts is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Classic Galactosemia, Galactosemia, and Galactokinase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Bram Decru
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Bram Decru
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Bram Decru practices in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Decru is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Classic Galactosemia, Galactose Epimerase Deficiency, Galactokinase Deficiency, and Galactosemia.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Liesbeth Keldermans
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Liesbeth Keldermans

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Liesbeth Keldermans practices in Leuven, Belgium. Keldermans is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are ALG1-CDG, RFT1-CDG, ALG3-CDG, and SRD5A3-CDG.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Gunnar Naulaers
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    Gunnar Naulaers
    Head & Neck Surgery, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Gunnar Naulaers practices in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Naulaers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Arachnoid Cysts, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Asphyxia Neonatorum.

    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    An I. Jonckheere
    Experienced in Galactokinase Deficiency

    An I. Jonckheere
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    An Jonckheere practices in Antwerpen, Belgium. Jonckheere is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Galactokinase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Visceromegaly, Periventricular Leukomalacia, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Galactokinase Deficiency?

    Galactokinase deficiency (GALK), a mild type of galactosemia, is an inherited disorder that impairs the body's ability to process and produce energy from a simple sugar called galactose. If babies with GALK eat foods containing galactose, undigested sugars build up in the blood. Galactose is present in many foods, including all dairy products, many baby formulas, and some fruits and vegetables. Rarely, a child with GALK will have pseudotumor cerebri, a condition which mimics the symptoms of a large brain tumor when no brain tumor is present. This is thought to be caused by increased pressure in the brain from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) due to elevated levels of a galactose product in the CSF. The serious medical problems that occur with "classic" galactosemia (type 1), such as liver, kidney, and brain damage, typically are not present in people with GALK. GALK is caused by genetic changes in the GALK1 gene and inheritance is autosomal recessive. The disorder may be suspected in babies with an abnormal newborn screening result, or in babies with cataracts. The diagnosis can be confirmed with biochemical and molecular genetic testing.

    When should I see a Galactokinase Deficiency doctor in Belgium?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Galactokinase Deficiency doctor in Belgium?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Galactokinase Deficiency doctor in Belgium?

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    How does MediFind rank Galactokinase Deficiency doctors in Belgium?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Galactokinase Deficiency doctors in Belgium?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Galactokinase Deficiency doctor in Belgium?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Galactokinase Deficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Galactokinase Deficiency doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Galactokinase Deficiency doctor in Belgium?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Galactokinase Deficiency doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Galactokinase Deficiency doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Galactokinase Deficiency doctors in Belgium?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Galactokinase Deficiency doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Galactokinase Deficiency doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Galactokinase Deficiency doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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