SOGHOYAN MERI

Gastroenterologist, hepatologist
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Professional Experience

• Gastro Health Center
Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist, May 2023 – Present

• Cito Medical Center
Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist, March 2023 – Present

• Vitamed Medical Center
Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist, October 2024 – Present

• Institute of Molecular Biology, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Junior Researcher, December 2024 – Present

• Republican Medical Center “Armenia”
Gastroenterologist-Hepatologist, October 2022 – March 2023

• Mikayelyan Institute of Surgery (CJSC)
On-Duty Physician (Therapist), October 2021 – September 2022

Experience / Participation in Conferences and Events

• Speaker, First Conference of the Armenian Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists, May 2025

• Participant, 1st UES Neuro-Gastroenterology and Motility Congress & Masterclass, Dubai, UAE, October 2024

• Speaker, “MedMeet: Gastroenterology” Conference, Yerevan, November 17, 2024

• Participant, IX Central Asian Gastroenterology Week, Online, Almaty, Kazakhstan, November 1–3, 2024

• Participant, “Hepatology Through Clinical Cases” Conference, Ministry of Health RA, NAS RA, Yerevan, 2023

• Participant, “Updates from the United European Gastroenterology Week,” Yerevan, 2022

• Participant, “Psychology of Client Consultation in the Process of Diet Therapy,” Dnipro, Ukraine, 2021

Education

• Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi
Clinical Residency in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mikayelyan Institute of Surgery (CJSC), 2020 – 2022
• Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi
Doctor of Medicine, Specialty: General Medicine, 2014 – 2020

Professional Development
• Online Academy “Wellness Consulting,” Dnipro, Ukraine
Practical Dietetics and Nutrition Science, 2021

Languages

• Armenian – Native
• English – Fluent
• Russian – Fluent

Core Professional Skills

  • Diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal diseases

  • Diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases
    (metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease / MASLD, toxic and drug-induced liver injury, autoimmune liver diseases, elevated liver enzymes)

  • Clinical assessment and management of chronic hepatitis
    (B, C, and non-viral)

  • Evaluation of liver functional status and long-term monitoring

  • Management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease

  • Diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases
    (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

  • Management of functional gastrointestinal disorders
    (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, stress-associated symptoms)

  • Integration of nutritional and dietary approaches into gastroenterological and hepatological patient care

  • Interpretation of laboratory and instrumental investigations
    (liver panels, biochemical tests, ultrasound, endoscopy reports)

  • Development and adjustment of treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine principles

  • Patient-centered approach considering lifestyle, diet, and psychological factors

  • Long-term outpatient follow-up of patients

  • Scientific research activity and strong clinical reasoning

  • Public and professional speaking, participation in scientific meetings and conferences

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
    (dietitians, nutritionists, endocrinologists, surgeons)

  • Continuous professional development and ongoing review of current international clinical guidelines