The 20 Best Portal Hypertension Doctors in Belgium

Find the Top Portal Hypertension Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Portal Hypertension near Belgium. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Portal Hypertension

    Wim J. Laleman
    Elite in Portal Hypertension

    Wim J. Laleman
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Wim Laleman practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Laleman is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Liver Failure, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Portal Hypertension

    Sven M. Francque
    Elite in Portal Hypertension

    Sven M. Francque
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Sven Francque practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Francque is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Frederik Nevens
    Hepatology
    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Frederik Nevens
    Hepatology
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Frederik Nevens is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Nevens is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Wilhelmus J. Kwanten
    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Wilhelmus J. Kwanten
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Wilhelmus Kwanten practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Kwanten is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Portal Hypertension, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Cirrhosis.

    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Sarah Raevens
    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Sarah Raevens
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Sarah Raevens practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Ms. Raevens is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Liver Transplant, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Emma Vanderschueren
    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Emma Vanderschueren
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Emma Vanderschueren practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Vanderschueren is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices, Varicose Veins, Liver Embolization, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Thomas Vanwolleghem
    Distinguished in Portal Hypertension

    Thomas Vanwolleghem
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Thomas Vanwolleghem practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Vanwolleghem is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis E, Hepatitis D, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Thierry Gustot
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Thierry Gustot
    Referral may be required
    808 Lennik St, 
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Thierry Gustot practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Gustot is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Wim F. Verlinden
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Wim F. Verlinden
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Wim Verlinden practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Verlinden is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Geert A. Maleux
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Geert A. Maleux
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Geert Maleux practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Maleux is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses SVC Obstruction, Ascites, Liver Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Hans R. Van Vlierberghe
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Hans R. Van Vlierberghe
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Hans Van Vlierberghe practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Van Vlierberghe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Peter P. Michielsen
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Peter P. Michielsen
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Peter Michielsen practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Michielsen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Xavier J. Verhelst
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Xavier J. Verhelst
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Xavier Verhelst practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Verhelst is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Eric Trepo
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Eric Trepo
    Referral may be required
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Eric Trepo practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Trepo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Kymentie Ferdinande
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Kymentie Ferdinande
    Referral may be required

    AZ Delta

    Roeselare, VLG, BE 

    Kymentie Ferdinande practices practicing medicine in Roeselare, Belgium. Ferdinande is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Portal Hypertension, Liver Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Jacques Deviere
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Jacques Deviere
    Referral may be required
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Jacques Deviere practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Deviere is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Peter Witters-Wang
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Peter Witters-Wang
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Peter Witters-Wang practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Witters-Wang is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, PGM1-CDG, MPI-CDG, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Etienne M. Sokal
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Etienne M. Sokal
    Referral may be required
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Etienne Sokal practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Sokal is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    David M. Cassiman
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    David M. Cassiman
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    David Cassiman practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Cassiman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Luisa Vonghia
    Advanced in Portal Hypertension

    Luisa Vonghia
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Luisa Vonghia practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Ms. Vonghia is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Portal Hypertension?

    Portal hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in branches of the portal vein, the large vein that brings blood from the intestine to the liver. Portal hypertension itself does not cause symptoms, but complications from the condition can lead to an enlarged abdomen, abdominal discomfort, confusion, drowsiness and internal bleeding. It may be caused by a variety of conditions, but cirrhosis is the most common cause in Western countries.

    When should I see a Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctor in Belgium?

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    How does MediFind rank Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctors in Belgium?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Portal Hypertension 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 Portal Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Portal Hypertension 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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