Adenocarcinoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Specializes in targeted and immunotherapy for adenocarcinoma – trained at Cleveland Clinic and authored multiple oncology studies.

• 16 years of experience in medical oncology with subspecialty training
• Research associate at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrinology Department
• Published 7+ papers on cancer treatment outcomes
• Expert in hormone therapy and cytotoxic chemotherapy

Dr. Shira Felder leads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior radiation oncologist specializing in gynecologic and urologic cancers. She trained at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. Dr. Felder focuses on delivering targeted radiation while preserving her patients' quality of life.

• Uses precision techniques including VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
• Treats cervical, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
• Maintains membership in the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th globally by Newsweek.
• Conducts research on brachytherapy safety and cervical cancer survival.

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

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

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.

Prof. Serkan Keskin has over 25 years of experience of experience and performed more than 1,100 procedures. He is a leading medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Ranked first in Turkey on the national oncology proficiency exam
• Specialized in advanced treatments like targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Author of 42 articles in respected international medical journals
• Active member of both ASCO and ESMO – major global oncology societies
• Received the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress

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

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international experience from Houston Methodist Hospital and specializes in personalized oncology treatments.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Expert in immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Regularly treats patients from Europe, the US, and Middle East
• Focuses on gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and urogenital cancers

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

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

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.

Professor Ido Wolf heads the medical oncology department at Tel Aviv's top Sourasky Medical Center and provides consultations for second opinions.

• Specializes in providing second opinions in medical consultations
• Extensive training at Sheba Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Holds a PhD and an academic teaching role at Tel Aviv University
• Memberships include ASCO, AACR and other major international oncology organizations

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. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

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.

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.

Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients – Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam specializes in medical oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized training in Gastrointestinal Oncology
• Performed 1,100+ treatments
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other prestigious oncology societies
• Professor at Istanbul University with ongoing research