Esophageal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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. 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.

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

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

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. 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

Colorectal surgeon

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

Prof. Elke Jaeger has been listed among Germany's top oncologists for 20 consecutive years. She leads Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience 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

500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for GERD.

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

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for various cancers
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology with over 31 years of experience 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

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

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

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focused training in oncology treatments including esophageal cancer.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Specialization training completed at a leading Turkish medical institution