Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery, with extensive training at top medical institutions.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux surgery and advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery
• Experience in oncological cancer surgery, including esophageal cancer

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.

Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center with a strong focus on esophageal cancer.

• Special interests in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology associations including ASCO and ESMO
• Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine

Specializes in oncological surgery with expertise in esophageal cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in gastric and colon cancer procedures
• Performs bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer treatments.

• Expert in surgical interventions for complex esophageal cancer cases
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical institutions
• Focuses on providing personalized treatment plans

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in complex esophageal cancer cases.

• Extensive experience in oncology with a focus on esophageal cancer
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel
• Handles both diagnosis and treatment planning

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. 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. 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.

Radiotherapist specializing in esophageal cancer treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on precise radiation therapy techniques
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care
• Utilizes advanced imaging for targeted treatment

Professor Jablonski-Perec trained at the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – bringing world-class esophageal cancer expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Institute of Oncology at Hadassah
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• Member of international cancer research communities
• Recipient of Hadassah Medical School scholarship

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. 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.

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute. He serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital. Dr. Abdelhakim treats complex cancers, including breast, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecologic tumors. He is a member of ESTRO and ESMO.

• Performs image-guided brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.
• Uses IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT for precise tumor targeting.
• Provides total body and total skin irradiation for bone marrow transplants.
• Practices at ESMO-accredited Shefa al Orman Hospital in Luxor.

Dr. Alexander Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer.

• Board-certified in both Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Headed multiple oncology departments, including the Italian General Hospital
• Trained in modern Brachytherapy Techniques through ESTRO
• European Community Board certified in Medicine

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for esophageal cancer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs 1,000+ interventions annually using laparoscopic and robotic methods
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• World-renowned pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery techniques
• Lecturer on advanced laparoscopy and surgical techniques

Dr. Brenda Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in esophageal cancer at Galenia Hospital.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Board certified by Conacem until 2030