Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 103 doctors

She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
 

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.

• Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in colon cancer treatment with advanced expertise in gastrointestinal cancers.
• He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University and his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
• He received international training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Standard colon cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Professional memberships include a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, with extensive practice in Turkey and the USA.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

• Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker specializes in colon cancer treatment, utilizing advanced surgical techniques.
• Standard treatment options for colon cancer include surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• International practice includes training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA, specializing in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgery Association; member of the Turkish HPB Association.

• Specializes in colon cancer treatment using chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and surgical interventions.
• Has international practice experience at clinics in Turkey, Israel, and the UK.
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), maintaining high standards in oncology care.
• Member of ESMO and the European School of Oncology (ESO), demonstrating her dedication to ongoing professional development.
• Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), and Turkish, which aids in communicating with a diverse patient group.

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

• Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in colon cancer treatment using laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time.
• Standard treatments for colon cancer include laparoscopic colectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Dr. Ballesta has international experience at medical institutions in Spain and has conducted courses for surgeons from Latin America.
• He is the director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center, accredited by IFSO as a Center of Excellence.
• He is a member of the Medical Board of Teknon Medical Center, with over 30 years of experience in digestive surgery.

• Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach specializes in colon cancer treatment, using surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• He is the head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine at the Medical Center in Solingen, Germany.
• Prof. Pfaffenbach has performed over 9,000 surgeries, highlighting his extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology.
• He holds degrees in general medicine, internal medicine, and gastroenterology from the University of Bonn and Ruhr University Bochum.
• He is a member of the German Society of Gastroenterology, the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, and the German Dietitian Association.

Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

• Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
• Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
• Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

• Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
• Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
• Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

• President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
• The American Scientific Cancer Society
• European scientific medical organization
• European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
• International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue

Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.

Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.

One of the best cancer specialists in Europe, educator, and cancer researcher, President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG).
Has published over 600 scientific papers on cancer treatment.

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

• 30+ years 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. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

• prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
• transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
• thyroidectomy
• nephrectomy
• bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in colon cancer treatment with over 35 years of experience.
• Methods used include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and surgical resection.
• The doctor has experience of international practice at clinics in Germany, the USA, and Switzerland.
• Ranked as one of the best German oncologists according to Focus rating.
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest, member of leading oncological societies.

Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading abdominal surgeon. He specializes in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and bariatric surgeries. His expertise includes complex procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric anastomosis. Dr. Rosen is known for his research on improving the quality of life for rectal cancer patients after surgery. He also has a strong academic background in surgical oncology, with a focus on gastroenterology and breast cancer.

Dr. Rosen is President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Vienna Medical School. He is accredited by the European Council for Surgical Qualifications and the Austrian Medical Council. Dr. Rosen has performed over 5,000 advanced surgeries with excellent results. He has published widely and is often invited as a visiting professor around the world.

• Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is a specialist in colon cancer treatment at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital.
• Utilizes minimally invasive surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy for colon cancer.
• Has international experience practicing at medical institutions in Germany, the USA, and Switzerland.
• Senior Consultant in General and Abdominal Surgery, with extensive experience in surgical oncology.
• Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery and the European Society of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Auala Hubert heads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in colon cancer.

• Has 33 years of experience in oncology and radiotherapy
• Holds board certifications in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Senior physician at Hadassah University Hospital
• Member of the Committee for Gastrointestinal Cancer in Israel
• Trained in medicine at the prestigious Hadassah University Hospital

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO