Page 3 - Best Gallbladder cancer Gallbladder cancer: TOP 94 doctors

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

• Over 26 years of experience 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

Specializing in radiation oncology, Dr. Kaplan focuses on treating gallbladder cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Experienced in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Part of a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cancer care
• Works at a leading university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities

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 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. Klauzner is renowned as one of Israel's leading surgeons for the complex Whipple procedure, which is often used for gallbladder cancer. He chairs the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgery
• Specializes in complex abdominal surgeries including for gallbladder cancer
• As a department chairman, he guides surgical standards and education

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced oncology training from Ohio State University and leads specialized trials at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Co-investigator on international Phase III trials for gastric and gallbladder cancers
• Dual training in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2022
• Fluent in English with US Medical Licensing Examination certification

Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor specializing in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, with a strong focus on oncology at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Experience in multiple oncology departments across Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Provides comprehensive cancer care at Istinye Liv University Hospital

Professor Keil specializes in diagnostic and interventional radiology, with extensive experience in advanced imaging techniques for complex cases at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther in Aachen
• Leading doctor in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2010
• Expert in MRI, CT, and ultrasound for precise diagnostics
• Chief Physician at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2022

Dr. Fox leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at BKZ Solingen – a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics with molecular diagnostics expertise
• Active researcher in molecular biology for cancer treatments
• Member of German and American oncology societies

Dr. Al is trained in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery, with specialized education from top Turkish medical institutions.

• Completed specialized training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Received advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery at Cerrahpaşa
• Has over 16 years of experience of medical experience since graduating in 1991

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in gallbladder cancer with an ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology and fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Subinvestigator in 8+ international clinical trials for various cancers
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on gastrointestinal cancers
• Current medical oncology specialist at Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in gallbladder cancer with 36 years of experience of experience.

• Board-certified in Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Dr. Ozden brings over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology, with specialized training from Istanbul University.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Extensive experience in internal medicine across multiple hospitals
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

Specialized in Medical Oncology since 2018 – Dr. Alemdar focuses on gallbladder cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 20 years of experience of medical experience
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading institution in oncology
• Works with advanced treatment protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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).

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

Specializing in virotherapy – one of the newest immunology fields – Dr. Jaunalksne brings innovative approaches to gallbladder cancer treatment.

• 49 years of experience of experience in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.