Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 121 doctors

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

• 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.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

• 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.

• 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.

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

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. 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.

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

Prof. Nadir Arber is a top gastroenterologist from Israel with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is specialized in the prevention, early diagnostics, and treatment of GI cancers, with education from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and NewYork-Presbyterian Center. He has written over 300 papers on his research and is a member of numerous organizations in the field.

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

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).

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.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

• 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.