Juraj Letkovsky

Juraj Letkovsky is a specialist in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract tumors. He works at the National Cancer Institute (NOÚ). He performs complex pancreatic and biliary procedures. This doctor also co-authors a national multicenter study evaluating colonoscopy quality in Slovakia.

Specialization & Focus

Dr. Letkovsky focuses on the detection and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. He uses endosonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to treat diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts. ERCP is a procedure that combines endoscopy and X-rays to treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts. The specialist also treats chronic conditions including:

• Ulcerative colitis
• Barrett's esophagus
• Gastric and duodenal polyps
• Pancreatitis
• Gastric ulcers and gastritis

Professional Experience

• 2023–present – Gastroenterologist at Dr. GASTRO Gastroenterology Clinic, Bratislava
• 2017–present – Gastroenterologist at the National Cancer Institute (NOÚ)
• Former physician at the Gastroenterology Clinic of the Slovak Medical University
• Former physician at the 5th Internal Medicine Clinic of Comenius University

Education & Training

• 2012 – Comenius University, Bratislava – Degree in Medicine
• 2016 – Comenius University, Bratislava – PhD in Internal Medicine
• 2018 – Comenius University, Bratislava – Specialization in Gastroenterology
• 2022 – Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• 2023 – Certificate in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Memberships & Research

Dr. Letkovsky contributes to the development of national medical standards through research. He co-authors a multicenter study focused on colonoscopy quality across Slovakia. Furthermore, he holds committee positions within the Slovak Gastroenterology Society. His work includes the following sections:

• Young Gastroenterologists Section
• Endoscopy Section
• Oncology Section