Best Colon cancer Doctors in test — TOP 161

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu leads the Medical Oncology Unit at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology with 21 years of experience of experience
• Head researcher in international clinical studies on cancer treatments
• Trained at top universities in Turkey, including Marmara University
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols

1,100+ treatments performed – Associate Professor Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in clinical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and head & neck cancers

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expert in liver, pancreas, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Specializes in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Performed 2,500+ radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology since 2015
• Completed fellowship at Maastricht University on thoracic radiotherapy

Specializing in colon cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Kartal brings precision to complex cases at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 19 years of experience of surgical experience
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic colorectal cancer
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Certified in advanced endoscopic procedures

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Ballesta specializes in minimally invasive colon cancer procedures using Da Vinci robotic assistance.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Director of the Laparoscopic Center at Centro Médico Teknon
• Specializes in complex colorectal cancer cases
• Trained surgeons worldwide in advanced laparoscopic techniques

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually at Klinikum Solingen.

• Chairperson of the Intestinal Oncology Center
• 34 years of experience of clinical and operative practice
• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• Author of over 130 scientific publications
• Member of the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Prof. Christoph Zielinski is a founding director of Austria's first Comprehensive Cancer Center and a global leader in cancer immunotherapy.

• Over four decades of experience as a leading medical oncologist
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Specializes in creating highly personalized, biology-driven treatment plans
• Current Medical Director of the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik

Dr. Pelles Sharon trained at Royal Marsden – Europe's top cancer center – specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. She directs the Digestive System Tumor Institute at Ichilov.

• Expert in HIPEC and targeted colorectal cancer therapies
• Lectures at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
• Published researcher on pancreatic adenocarcinoma treatments
• Member of Israel Association of Oncology and Radiology

Prof. Ofer Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top cancer hospitals.

• 41 years of experience specializing in sarcoma and complex tumor cases
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy, Europe's leading cancer center
• ESMO faculty member for sarcoma treatment protocols
• Published extensive research on innovative cancer therapies

Prof. Nadir Arber leads one of Israel's few dedicated Cancer Prevention Centers, focusing exclusively on stopping cancer before it starts.

• 44 years of experience of experience treating gastrointestinal tract tumors
• Author of over 300 scientific papers on cancer prevention and gene therapy
• Heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Holds memberships with key international oncology and gastroenterology associations
• Completed research work at the prestigious NewYork-Presbyterian Center

Dr. Arnon Nagler is a hematologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a professor at Tel Aviv University and a renowned transplant expert. Dr. Nagler founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He also performed the first cord blood transplantations in the country. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University and is board-certified in hematology.

• Pioneered reduced–intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for blood cancers.
• Served as Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party for the EBMT.
• Published over 400 articles in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery
• Handles complex transoral tumor removals

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience at top hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for prostate cancer
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Former Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specialized training from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine