Best Liver cancer stage 2 doctors: TOP 76 doctors

Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy); member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head & Neck Society.

Why patients choose Dr. Bülent Karagöz:

• Treatment based on U.S. protocols through Anadolu Medical Center’s strategic collaboration with a leading U.S. institution — Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• 40+ scientific publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy).
• Former department head (GATA) and professor/department chair (Okan University, Turkey) — leadership and clinical experience at major centers.
• Treats solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal), applying modern regimens guided by tumor biology.
• Anadolu Medical Center holds ESMO designation and JCI accreditation — meaning the doctor treats according to international protocols, within a multidisciplinary team, with strict safety oversight.

Ranked 1st in Turkey for Medical Oncology – Dr. Keskin brings precision to liver cancer treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 28+ years focused exclusively on oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Honored with Best Poster Award at National Cancer Congress
• Uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO

She has been working as an internal medicine specialist and medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2021.
 

Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Completed education at Hacettepe University and Sisli Etfal Teaching Hospital
• Worked at prestigious institutions including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Experienced in treating a range of cancers including liver cancer
• Member of relevant medical associations related to oncology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Prof. Pfaffenbach heads the Gastroenterology Department at Academic Hospital Solingen – a specialist in liver conditions with 130+ publications.

• Over 34 years of experience leading a gastroenterology and oncology department
• Specialized in liver and biliary tract pathologies
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology
• Author of 130+ scientific publications

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in complex liver cancer treatments, including advanced techniques like SIRT therapy and liver resection at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Highly respected oncologist with extensive clinical research contributions
• Provides innovative treatments like Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Expert in chemotherapy for liver cancer and radiofrequency ablation
• Offers comprehensive care with targeted therapy and immunotherapy options

Prof. Merimsky leads the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top cancer treatment hospitals.

• Over 25 years specializing in complex oncology cases
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy for sarcoma treatment
• Vice Chairman of the hospital's Ethical Committee
• Published numerous papers on bone and soft tissue tumors
• Faculty member of ESMO's Sarcoma group

Over 30 years of experience focused on gastrointestinal cancers. He leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Specializes exclusively in prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of GI tumors
• Author of more than 300 published scientific papers on gastrointestinal oncology
• Completed research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international societies like the European Society of Digestive Oncology

Expert in treating liver cancer with oncothermia machines – Dr. Sanbua combines hyperthermia with targeted therapies at Panacee Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of experience in radiotherapy
• Specializes in precision planning (IMRT, VMAT techniques)
• Certified in Oncotherm hyperthermia treatment
• Offers immunotherapy alongside traditional therapies

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez brings academic leadership to patient care.

• Medical records manager with experience in clinical documentation
• Specialized in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience with laser and light-based therapies

Prof. Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, with extensive experience treating liver cancer at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other prestigious oncology societies
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology with a focus on advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in Radiation Oncology
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Expert in Conformal treatments
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• Specializes in hepatobiliary diseases and oncological surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in liver cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over 10 years of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Prof. Kraus is a top surgeon for complex liver and pancreas cancers, with over 3,000 surgeries performed.

• of experience in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery
• Specializes in liver tumor resection and biliary tract reconstruction
• Founder and Director of the German 'Art of Surgery' Society
• Trained at world-leading centers like Johns Hopkins and Memorial Sloan-Kettering
• Member of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authored books.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Trained at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in London