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Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 109 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 900+ procedures performed – Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in esophageal cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with 32 years of oncology experience.

    • Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
    • Author of 40+ oncology research publications
    • Specializes in tumor biology and targeted therapies
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
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Eda Tanrikulu

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • She ranked 3rd in Turkey's medical oncology entrance exam, demonstrating a top-tier command of cancer knowledge. She now practices at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Board-certified specialist in medical oncology
    • Over 15 years of experience since earning her medical degree
    • Served as head of the oncology unit at a major training hospital
    • Actively involved in international clinical trials for new cancer treatments
    • Fellowship-trained at Marmara University's Medical Oncology Department
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    • Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Deals with complex cases of esophageal and other gastrointestinal cancers
    • Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    • Associate Professor in Medical Oncology
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Abdulcabbar Kartal

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for esophageal cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive surgical training.

    • 15+ years of surgical experience, including in leading Turkish hospitals
    • Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies, including the European Society of Coloproctology
    • Trained in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
    • Expertise in diagnostic and interventional endoscopy techniques
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Kivanc Derya Peker

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Performed 400+ pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – Prof. Peker specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
    • Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
    • Expert in both surgical and endoscopic treatments
    • Additional research focus on cancer biology and stem cells
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Yesim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yildirim is a leading expert in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

    • Specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with immunotherapy
    • Author of over 80 international publications and co-author of oncology handbooks
    • Member of ESMO and ESO – key European oncology associations
    • Academic professor at Halic University, training future oncologists
    • Fellowship-trained in Israel and UK for advanced oncology techniques
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Esophageal cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Fermín Mearin Manrique

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • With over 40 years of experience, Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique heads the Digestive System Service at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive system conditions
    • Founder of Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
    • Author of over 400 scientific works
    • Member of The American Gastroenterological Association and The World Gastroenterology Organisation
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Esophagectomy
$2,919.19 - $4,086.86
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,086.86 - $6,422.21
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,682.79 - $21,018.13
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Jaume Capdevila

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jaume Capdevila has performed over 900 oncology treatments and leads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Teknon Cancer Institute.

    • 25 years of experience in digestive cancers, including esophageal and gastric malignancies
    • Principal investigator in clinical trials for innovative cancer treatments
    • Member of top oncology societies like ESMO, ASCO, and ENETS
    • Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
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Esophagectomy
$2,919.19 - $4,086.86
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,086.86 - $6,422.21
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,682.79 - $21,018.13
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Rahib Hasanov

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov focuses on personalized oncology treatments, including advanced therapies like immunotherapies and targeted drugs.

    • Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
    • Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
    • Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including esophageal cancer
    • Attends international congresses to stay updated on latest treatments
    • Treats patients from various countries, including Europe and the US
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 45+ years of clinical experience
    • International leader in pancreatic and esophageal surgery
    • Founder and Medical Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
    • Uses Da Vinci robotic assistance for precision
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Esophagectomy
$2,919.19 - $4,086.86
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,086.86 - $6,422.21
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,682.79 - $21,018.13
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Expert in minimally invasive surgery for digestive tract conditions – Dr. Diez-Caballero Alonso specializes in laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Specialist in general surgery with focus on digestive tract
    • Associate Clinical Lecturer at University of Navarre School of Medicine
    • Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and European endoscopic societies
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Esophagectomy
$2,919.19 - $4,086.86
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,086.86 - $6,422.21
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,682.79 - $21,018.13
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed 1,100+ treatments at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in esophageal cancer.

    • 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Authored 20+ papers and 10 book chapters in oncology
    • Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
    • Member of European Society for Medical Oncology
    • Associate professor with extensive academic background
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Boris Pfaffenbach

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen – Prof. Pfaffenbach specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancers.

    • 30+ years in gastroenterology and internal medicine
    • Author of 130+ publications on digestive diseases
    • Specialized in liver and biliary tract pathologies
    • Member of European Society of Gastroenterology
    • Develops therapeutic diets as part of treatment
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Esophagectomy
$3,282 - $4,376
Resection of the esophagus
$26,856.5 - $26,856.5
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Christoph Zielinski

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Christoph Zielinski is a globally recognized leader in medical oncology, with over 40 years of experience and pioneering work in cancer immunotherapy.

    • Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna (CCC)
    • Served as President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
    • Published extensively in leading oncology journals on individualized cancer therapies
    • Current Chairman of the Vienna Cancer Center and Medical Director at Wiener Privatklinik
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Alemdar specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, with extensive training at Akdeniz University Hospital – a major oncology center.

    • Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
    • Over 12 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
    • Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a JCI-accredited facility
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • 3,500+ robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

    • Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for da Vinci robots
    • Performs transoral surgeries for esophageal and laryngeal tumors
    • Specializes in robotic prostatectomy with nerve-sparing techniques
    • Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, bringing deep expertise to complex esophageal cancer cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of experience in neuroendocrine tumors
    • Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal cancers
    • Works at a leading university hospital with advanced oncology facilities
    • Active in clinical research on tumor treatments
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Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
$7,000 - $12,000
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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Elke Jaeger has been listed among Germany's top oncologists for 20 consecutive years. She leads Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic.

    • 38+ years of experience in oncology
    • Performed 1,100+ procedures
    • Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
    • Member of EORTC expert committee
    • Publications cited in 7,000+ scientific sources
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Altay Aliyev

  • 4.7 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
  • Dr. Altay Aliyev specializes in cancer treatment with a focus on innovative therapies at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

    • Trained at Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
    • Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy
    • Published multiple research papers on cancer treatment
    • Specializes in early diagnosis and palliative care
  • Read more
Esophagectomy
$6,500 - $12,000
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Hasan Mutlu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Specializes in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. Associate Professor in Medical Oncology with extensive training in the USA.

    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
    • Fellowship-trained in the USA at Akdeniz University
    • Skilled in chemotherapy and complementary medicine approaches
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Esophageal cancer Treatment

Bookimed has coordinated 537 patient requests for Esophageal cancer treatment, working with 109 specialists worldwide. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
33 years of experienceEsophageal cancer immunotherapyFocuses on tumor immunology and targeted therapies – advancing treatment options. Author of 40+ research papers and professor in oncology.
Turkey
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21 years of experienceComplex chemotherapy and treatment plansRanked 3rd nationally for oncology specialization. Heads clinical trials and leads oncology units, offering access to the latest evidence-based protocols.
Turkey
from $160
20 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancersSpecializes in gastrointestinal cancers with training at MD Anderson. Associate Professor in Medical Oncology with extensive case experience.
Turkey
from $100
19 years of experienceMinimally invasive esophageal surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches for esophageal cancer. Member of the European Society of Coloproctology and multiple other surgical associations.
Turkey
Price on request
22 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal cancersMayo Clinic-trained specialist with 400+ pancreatic/gastric cancer surgeries. Founded Turkey's HPB surgery unit and researches cancer biology.
Turkey
Price on request
22 years of experienceImmunotherapy for esophageal cancerSpecializes in cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies. ESMO-certified with UK fellowship training. Co-author of oncology textbooks and 80+ publications.
Turkey
from $250
47 years of experienceFunctional digestive disordersHeads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center. Founder of a specialized institute for constipation and incontinence. Author of 400+ scientific works.
Spain
from $350
26 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancersLeads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Teknon. Principal investigator in clinical trials, contributing to innovative cancer treatment solutions.
Spain
from $615
21 years of experiencePersonalized oncology treatmentsFocuses on advanced therapies like immunotherapies and targeted drugs. Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and Marmara University.
Turkey
Price on request
46 years of experienceMinimally invasive esophageal surgeryPioneer in laparoscopic techniques with 12,000+ procedures. Director of his own Laparoscopic Center and medical board member at Centro Médico Teknon.
Spain
from $350