Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Emad Shash is a medical oncologist who has participated in over 70 oncology clinical trials. He serves as the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. Dr. Shash specializes in systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management and Patient Safety from JCI.

• Serves as an ESMO panel voting member and an ASCO committee member.
• Treats breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.
• Former research physician and medical lead at the EORTC in Brussels.
• Works at Shefaa Al Orman, an ESMO-accredited oncology center treating 6,000 patients annually.

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

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

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

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

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

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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

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. 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

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.

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists, recognized by Focus magazine for 41 years of experience. She leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology and hematology
• Specializes in therapeutic individualized anti-tumor vaccines
• Performed over 1,100 procedures
• Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
• Member of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, with a strong commitment to the latest advancements.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

Specializes in surgical treatment of colon cancer and other abdominal oncological diseases at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Performs laparoscopic operations for various abdominal conditions
• Treats acute abdominal emergencies including intestinal obstructions
• Experienced in bariatric surgery and metabolic dysfunction

Over 500 successful minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in gastrointestinal surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI surgical societies
• Focuses on complex GERD cases and personalized treatment plans