Liver cancer stage 2 Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Ranked 1st in Turkey for Medical Oncology – Dr. Keskin brings precision to liver cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 25 years of experience focused exclusively on oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Honored with Best Poster Award at National Cancer Congress
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, including liver cancer, using advanced methods like immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa and Houston Methodist Hospital
• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Incorporates latest treatment methods into clinical practice
• Attends international congresses to stay current in oncology
• Treats patients from multiple countries, including Europe and the US

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals. He has specific experience in Oncology and Internal Medicine.

• Board-certified with extensive training including Army Medical Units
• Senior leadership role overseeing all cancer treatment protocols
• Medical degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Specializes in systemic cancer treatments and therapy coordination

Dr. Sabia specializes in complex liver and abdominal surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon, integrating advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques for liver cancer.

• Performs surgery for liver and pancreas cancers at major university hospitals
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic liver surgery
• Lead investigator in national and international clinical trials for surgical oncology
• Active member of European and international peritoneal cancer surgery societies
• Author of significant scientific publications on advanced abdominal cancer surgery

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience focused on liver and gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Balances tumor treatment with quality-of-life considerations

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

A top specialist in Whipple and minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Dr. Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Over 35 years of experience of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Expert in complex pancreatic and liver procedures like Whipple surgery
• Leads a specialized surgical department at a major hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings specialized expertise in Medical Oncology, with training at Ohio State University and active involvement in international clinical trials.

• Participated in Phase III trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG courses in Vienna
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

32 years of experience specializing in liver cancer surgery – Dr. Ben-haim is among Israel's top gastrointestinal cancer surgeons at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in Whipple surgery for complex cases
• Focuses exclusively on liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs advanced interventions for oncological conditions

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a distinguished medical oncologist who helped pioneer targeted therapies – a core strategy for treating many liver cancers today.

• Over 22 years of experience of clinical, academic, and research experience in oncology
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Expertise in individualized systemic therapy and immunotherapy
• Focuses on biomarker development and precision oncology strategies

Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center, Phd Viola Fox specializes in innovative treatments for liver cancer. Her research in molecular biology has advanced cancer therapies.

• Specialized in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics with a focus on oncology
• Active member of the American Association for Cancer Research

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, treating patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple hospitals in Turkey
• Oncologist at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University in Konya
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016