Best Esophageal cancer Doctors Worldwide — TOP 263

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in esophageal cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with 33 years of experience 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

Dr. Jaume Capdevila has performed over 900 oncology treatments and leads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Teknon Cancer Institute.

• 26 years of experience 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

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for esophageal cancer at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive surgical training.

• 19 years of experience 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

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Prof. Christoph Zielinski is a globally recognized leader in medical oncology, with over 44 years of experience 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

Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience 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

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen – Prof. Pfaffenbach specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancers.

• 34 years of experience 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

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

Professor Ofer Merimsky heads the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, with decades of expertise in complex cancer cases.

• Over 41 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers
• ESMO Faculty member for sarcoma and thoracic oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Active participant in international cancer research collaborations

Dr. Pelles Sharon is a highly respected oncologist with notable contributions to clinical research, including studies on patient attitudes towards clinical trials.

• Specializes in various cancer treatments including stomach cancer surgery
• Expertise in innovative therapies like immunotherapy and HIPEC
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), known for high success rates

Prof. Arber wrote over 300 scientific papers on gastrointestinal cancer – he leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Ichilov.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience treating GI tract tumors
• Specializes in prevention and early diagnostics of GI cancers
• Heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
• Completed research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Member of the European Society of Digestive Oncology

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

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

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

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments, including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Focuses on hormonal treatment for breast cancer
• Expert in treating precancerous conditions
• Participant in international conferences with German doctors
• Provides natural pain relief for cancer patients

Prof. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncology specialist with over 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on esophageal cancer.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul University
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.

He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.