Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastroenterology

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic and bile duct cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Seoul National University and University of California
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expert in pancreatitis and gallstones management
• Affiliated with the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association

Performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, including 1,000 minimally invasive colon cancer operations annually at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• specializing in colon and rectal cancer
• Pioneered TaTME technique for rectal cancer – now trains surgeons globally
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• World's first to perform gallbladder removal through the mouth

Professor Mordechai Vias specializes in endocrinology at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

• Expert in hormonal aspects of colon cancer
• Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Leads the entire Oncology Center at Assuta Medical Center, bringing comprehensive coordination to your colon cancer care.

• Chief Physician overseeing all oncological services
• Practices as a specialist oncologist
• Works within a major, specialized medical center

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Gastroenterologist at Assuta Medical Center, a leading private hospital in Israel focused on advanced diagnostics and treatment.

• Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in colon cancer screening and management
• Focuses on precise endoscopic procedures

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Jablonski-Perec brings insights from a top US cancer center, having completed her oncology internship at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Head of the Institute of Oncology since 1994
• Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
• Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from Hebrew University
• Member of several international cancer communities

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Alexander Beny runs the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, bringing decades of focused expertise to colon cancer.

• Holds European and Israeli board certifications in oncology
• Director of the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service – specializing in digestive cancers
• Runs a dedicated Gastrointestinal Oncology clinic
• Completed advanced training in modern radiation therapy techniques
• Senior Physician in the Department of Oncology with extensive clinical experience

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology – a senior leadership role overseeing complex cancer care at the Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in treating patients with colon cancer
• Works at Rambam – a leading tertiary hospital in Israel
• Holds a senior position guiding treatment protocols and research

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga brings over 36 years of experience of specialized oncology experience, currently practicing at Quirónsalud Alicante.

• Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra for 36 years of experience
• Specialist in Medical Oncology at Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatments
• Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology

Specializes in colon cancer and other oncological surgeries, offering specialized care at Büüyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery with focus on colon and gastric cancers
• Performs advanced pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries