Best Adenocarcinoma doctors: TOP 106 doctors

Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy); member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head & Neck Society.

Why patients choose Dr. Bülent Karagöz:

• Treatment based on U.S. protocols through Anadolu Medical Center’s strategic collaboration with a leading U.S. institution — Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• 40+ scientific publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy).
• Former department head (GATA) and professor/department chair (Okan University, Turkey) — leadership and clinical experience at major centers.
• Treats solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal), applying modern regimens guided by tumor biology.
• Anadolu Medical Center holds ESMO designation and JCI accreditation — meaning the doctor treats according to international protocols, within a multidisciplinary team, with strict safety oversight.

Specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center – ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology exam.

• 21 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Head researcher in international clinical studies
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at top Turkish universities including Marmara University

Expert in treating various cancers including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Specializes in breast cancer, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – Prof. Peker specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Founder of a Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
• Performs liver, gallbladder, and bile duct surgeries
• Also experienced in obesity-metabolic surgery and kidney transplants

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Head of the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Merimsky specializes in complex sarcoma cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in orthopedic oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and IASLC
• Published extensively on bone and soft tissue malignancies

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in advanced adenocarcinoma treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, including HIPEC and immunotherapy.

• Expert in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for abdominal cancers
• Provides personalized immunotherapy protocols including Keytruda
• Conducts clinical research on patient attitudes toward cancer trials
• Performs complex Whipple procedures for pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Dr. Buhl specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain metastasis surgery – a key area in adenocarcinoma treatment. He co-founded a Fund dedicated to brain tumor research.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive research in neuropathology
• Expert in computerised neuronavigation for precise brain surgeries
• Published 47 scientific papers on neurosurgery topics in 2016 alone
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures

Dr. Sarid specializes in chemotherapy and radiotherapy with over 38 years of experience of oncology experience at Israel's leading Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.

• Educated at Oxford University in cancer urology
• Principal investigator for clinical trials in cancer therapies
• Authored 30+ articles on cancer treatment
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Israeli oncology societies

Dr. Jan Dolezel is a leading onco-urology specialist with 30 years of experience of experience in Da Vinci Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Specialized in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries at University of Strasbourg
• Member of European Society of Urology and Community of Robotic Surgery
• Published 108 scientific papers in medical journals
• Affiliated with Czech Society of Urology and Oncology Federation of Czech

Dr. Arnon Nagler is an internationally recognized hematologist and bone marrow transplant expert. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and the Cord Blood Bank at Sheba Medical Center. He earned his M.D. from the Hebrew University–Hadassah and an M.Sc. in hematopoiesis from Tel Aviv University. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology.

He has more than 35 years of experience. He pioneered reduced‑intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for malignant and non‑malignant diseases. He founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He performed the country’s first cord blood transplants.

He has held international leadership roles. He served as Chair and Co‑Chair of the ALWP of the EBMT. He was a vice‑chair and long‑term member of EBMT committees. He served on the board of NetCord/EuroCord and as treasurer. He is a frequent invited speaker. He has published widely in journals such as Blood and Leukemia. He has led major clinical trials as a principal investigator and held editorial roles. He has received multiple awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn performs 4,000+ surgical interventions annually, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for head and neck tumors.

• 26 years of experience of surgical experience in otolaryngology and oncology
• Performs robotic and endoscopic surgeries with incisions under 1 cm
• Chief Physician at Solingen Clinic's ENT Department since 2012
• Author of 78 scientific publications on head and neck surgery
• Trained at University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda

Eslie Perez leads teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, combining medical expertise with a focus on holistic approaches to patient care.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• Experience in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Skilled in laser treatments and facial rejuvenation techniques

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in HPB and robotic surgery for diseases of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, and for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors. He also performs adrenal, spleen, and stomach surgery. Forbes listed him among Israel’s top physicians.

He advances minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. The aim is better precision and faster recovery.

Credentials: Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Member of ASTS and IHPBA. Completed HPB and abdominal transplant fellowships at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Board certified in General Surgery (Israel), Abdominal Organ Transplantation (ASTS), and HPB Surgery (University of Pittsburgh). He has published in Cancer Research, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

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

Dr. Shira Felder is a senior radiation oncologist. She focuses on gynecologic and urologic cancers. She has advanced expertise in VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and gynecologic brachytherapy. She delivers precise treatment with fewer side effects.

She heads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior physician in the Radiation Oncology Division. She earned her MD at Hadassah. She completed residency at Sheba and a fellowship in the Radiation Medicine Program at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. She is a member of ESTRO, the Israeli oncology societies, the CPSO, and the CMA.

Her research covers brachytherapy patient safety. It also includes stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for stage I lung cancer. She has studied treatment delays in cervical cancer. She has examined vitamin D deficiency in oncology patients.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies, focusing on precise conformal treatments.

• Board-certified in Radiation Oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technologies
• Associate Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University