Gallbladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

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.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of expertise to gallbladder cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Utilizes advanced treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
• Worked with complex cases across multiple cancer types
• Received training at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading medical facility

Professor Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center. She co-authored the 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'.

• Over a decade of medical oncology practice since joining the center in 2011
• Author of more than 80 international and national publications and books
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers including gallbladder cancer
• Holds an ESMO certification from the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Completed specialized training in London's Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in gallbladder and bile duct diseases surgery
• Performed over 200 liver surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Ido Wolf leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel. He is a senior medical oncologist with broad experience.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Holds a senior academic and leadership role at the hospital
• Graduated from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Gained additional experience working in Army Medical Units

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder cancer at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 41 years of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs biliary interventions (ERCP) and complex endoscopic resections
• Trained at major Viennese hospitals, including the University of Vienna

Specializing in advanced abdominal cancers – Dr. Sabia addresses complex peritoneal and gallbladder cases at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Over 24 years focused on peritoneal oncologic surgery
• Conducts clinical trials for innovative surgical approaches
• Fellow of The Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI)
• Presented at international surgical oncology conferences

Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 29 years focused on gastrointestinal oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – key international oncology societies
• Handled complex cases since 2001 at Florence Nightingale

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in targeted therapies for solid tumors, with a focus on breast and gynecologic cancers at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 22 years of experience in medical oncology
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in biomarker development and personalized cancer therapy
• Specializes in immunotherapy and translational cancer research

Dr. Tahsin Ozadli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gallbladder cancer, with training at Ankara Oncology Hospital.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on digestive system cancers
• Trained at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Experience across multiple oncology clinics in Turkey
• Published researcher in oncology field

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a specialized team for complex cancer cases.

• Over 26 years of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on oncology
• Primary researcher in multiple clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), a leading oncology facility