Best Esophagectomy Clinics in the World: 78 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. Bülent Karagöz brings 32 years of oncology experience with 900+ esophagectomies performed. The complex package may cost around $52,500 USD, typically covering ICU stay, companion accommodation, and transfers. As a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital, Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI accreditation and offers advanced diagnostics like PET-CT scans. Prof. Karagöz is a member of the Turkish Association of Medical Oncology with 40+ research publications.

Prof. Dr. Serkan Keskin brings 25 years of experience of oncology experience with 900+ esophagectomies performed. The procedure may cost around $5,500–15,750 USD, typically covering surgery, 5–10 days hospital stay, and transfers. As Turkey's top-ranked oncologist with 42 international publications, he leads Memorial Şişli Hospital's robotic surgery program using Da Vinci technology. The JCI-accredited facility follows NCCN/ESMO protocols for evidence-based care.

Prof. Feryal Gun Soysal specializes in pediatric surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, part of the JCI-accredited Memorial Healthcare Group serving 1.6M patients from 92 countries. The clinic offers free interpreter services and airport transfers for international patients. Initial consultation may cost around $160. Memorial Hospitals follow international safety standards, with Prof. Soysal holding a professorship at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

Dr. Mevlit Korkmazz has performed 1,100+ esophagectomy procedures over 24 years of experience. The all-inclusive package typically costs around $22,000 – generally covering surgery, 10 nights hospitalization, pre-op tests, medications, and transfers. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is ISO-accredited and Turkey's first LEED Platinum hospital, featuring eco-friendly design. The clinic offers personalized surgical approaches (including colon transposition or gastric pull-up) determined after evaluation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tarik Akar brings 25 years of gastroenterology experience with 900+ esophagectomy procedures performed. The preliminary cost may be around $1,940 – typically covering the surgery, gastroscopy with biopsy, and transfers. His research includes 19 international papers and a Best Oral Presentation award. Hisar Hospital Intercontinental holds JCI accreditation, ensuring international safety standards.

Professor Boris Pfaffenbach brings 26 years of experience with 9,000+ endoscopic interventions, specializing in gastrointestinal oncology. The German Cancer Society-certified clinic offers multidisciplinary Tumor Board reviews and comprehensive preoperative diagnostics – including CT scans, endosonography and biopsies – with chief oncologist fees typically around 4,700 USD. As Chairperson of the Intestinal Oncology Center, Prof. Pfaffenbach leads malignant tumor treatment at this University of Cologne academic hospital.

Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Middle East and one of the world’s leading medical institutions, consistently ranked among the global Top 10. Recognized by Newsweek and Statista for eight consecutive years, it ranked 7th worldwide in 2026. The hospital delivers comprehensive multidisciplinary care across all major specialties, including oncology, hematology, cardiology, neurology, and advanced surgery, treating over 2 million patients annually, including international cases. With more than 200 physicians listed among Forbes' Top Doctors, Sheba is a global leader in CAR-T and TIL immunotherapies, precision medicine, and minimally invasive surgery, making it a trusted destination for complex and advanced treatment.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is ranked among the Top 10 most popular clinics globally for medical tourists, with a 90% oncology treatment success rate. Dr. Ofer Merimsky, Head of the National Center for sarcomas, brings extensive credentials including fellowships at New York Hospital and Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris, along with leadership roles in multiple international oncology societies.

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies brings 32 years of experience of surgical experience with 900+ esophagectomy procedures performed. The all-inclusive package may cost around $29,400 – typically covering preoperative tests, surgery, hospital stay, and ICU care if needed. As a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Centeno operates at the JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is Turkey's only JCI Academically Accredited center for esophagectomy, with a 315-doctor multidisciplinary team reviewing each case. The procedure may cost around $63,000 for esophagus replacement with colon interposition when needed, typically covering pre-op imaging, surgery fee, and translator support. The hospital operates with robotic Da Vinci systems and 3T MRI for precise resection. Prof. Dr. Vedat Göral oversees esophagectomy procedures within the gastric cancer program.