Page 2 - Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 101 doctors

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

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

Leads one of Italy's most recognized High Volume Centers for esophageal surgery – 2,000+ surgical cases annually at San Raffaele.

• Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery Department since 2014
• Specializes in both open and minimally invasive foregut procedures
• 300+ publications on esophageal diseases
• Member of International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

Head of the Gastroenterology Department at Asklepios Altona Clinic, specializing in esophageal cancer treatments.

• Extensive experience in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Leads a dedicated team focused on esophageal cancer care
• Works at a renowned clinic with advanced treatment facilities

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, bringing 33 years of focused oncology expertise.

• Specializes in both medical oncology and radiotherapy for esophageal cancer
• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
• Board-certified in oncology and radiotherapy with USMLE qualifications
• Active member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association

Prof. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncology specialist with over 20 years 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

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with a focus on head and neck cancers at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx and Halcyon technologies
• Former professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, training the next generation of surgeons in complex procedures. He has been a senior lecturer in surgery for nearly two decades.

• 35+ years of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Instructor in surgery at a major university hospital since 1995
• Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
• Active member of multiple surgical associations
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, focusing on esophageal cancer.

• Over 10 years of experience in medical oncology
• Previously served as Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in complex esophageal cancer cases

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings over three decades of surgical expertise, with specialized training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex oncological cases
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic faculty member who trains future surgeons
• Works at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience to Medikalpark Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published multiple research studies on gastrointestinal cancers
• Special interest in rare tumor treatments
• Represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in medical oncology.

• Specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on individualized systemic cancer therapy and immunotherapy
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 10 years of experience in oncology
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal cancer
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ozden specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Practices at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology with over 20 years of experience, currently at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Expert in radiation oncology for cancer treatment
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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