Page 2 - Best Liver cancer stage 2 doctors: TOP 68 doctors

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

• 20+ years focused on liver and gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Active member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET societies
• Balances tumor treatment with quality-of-life considerations

A top specialist in Whipple and minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Dr. Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Over 20 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Expert in complex pancreatic and liver procedures like Whipple surgery
• Leads a specialized surgical department at a major hospital

28+ years specializing in liver cancer surgery – Dr. Ben-haim is among Israel's top gastrointestinal cancer surgeons at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in Whipple surgery for complex cases
• Focuses exclusively on liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Performs advanced interventions for oncological conditions

Prof. Oldhafer specializes in liver cancer surgery at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, where he leads a Centre for Liver Diseases.

• Expert in radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery
• Performs minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Uses advanced techniques like ultrasonic knife
• Collaborates with oncology and radiology specialists

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German oncologists according to Focus rating and a top sarcoma specialist.

• 35+ years of experience in oncology
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• Recognized for expertise in sarcoma treatment

Prof. Zielinski leads Wiener Privatklinik's International Oncology Center, specializing in personalized cancer medicine and immunotherapy.

• Over 40 years of experience in oncology and hematology
• Founded and directed the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna (CCC)
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• Published extensively in leading oncology journals

Dr. Yildiz specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, with 10+ years of experience at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Published 17+ research articles on cancer treatments
• Expertise in rare neuroendocrine tumor cases
• Member of multiple international medical research teams
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is a distinguished medical oncologist who helped pioneer targeted therapies – a core strategy for treating many liver cancers today.

• Over 20 years of clinical, academic, and research experience in oncology
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Expertise in individualized systemic therapy and immunotherapy
• Focuses on biomarker development and precision oncology strategies

Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center, Phd Viola Fox specializes in innovative treatments for liver cancer. Her research in molecular biology has advanced cancer therapies.

• Specialized in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics with a focus on oncology
• Active member of the American Association for Cancer Research

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, treating patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple hospitals in Turkey
• Oncologist at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University in Konya
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Keil specializes in diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a focus on liver cancer imaging and interventions at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther in Aachen
• Expert in modern imaging techniques like MRI, CT, and ultrasound
• Chief Physician at the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings specialized expertise in Medical Oncology, with training at Ohio State University and active involvement in international clinical trials.

• Participated in Phase III trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Trained in immuno-oncology through CECOG courses in Vienna
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

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.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is an expert surgeon specializing in liver cancer and minimally invasive techniques. He performs complex liver surgeries at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in general and cancer surgery
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgery for better recovery
• Published author with 40+ scientific papers
• Member of the prestigious American College of Surgeons
• Also holds membership in the Liver Transplantation Society

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in liver cancer with extensive clinical trial experience.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Subinvestigator in 8 international oncology clinical trials
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment efficacy
• Specializes in personalized treatment approaches

Specialized in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery with training at Istanbul University. Dr. Al focuses on minimally invasive techniques for liver cancer.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs laparoscopic bariatric and anti-reflux surgeries
• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital

Dr. Liuying leads the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Clinical focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and lung and colorectal cancers. Dr. Liuying has special expertise in melanoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Interventional skills include MWA, RFA, cryoablation, and radioactive seed implantation for non-vascular, minimally invasive tumor ablation.

Research: participated in two Guangdong Provincial science and technology projects. Contributed to the 2014 Expert Consensus for Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors. Published in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer. Compiled Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Lung Tumors and Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Youth Committee of Intra-Tumor Brachytherapy Medicine, China Medical Education Association. Standing Committee Member, Minimally Invasive Interventional Medicine Professional Committee, Guangdong Primary Medical Association.

Dr. Ozden brings over 20 years of expertise in oncology, honed through diverse clinical roles across Turkey.

• Specialized in medical oncology with a focus on liver cancer
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in both private and university hospital settings
• Committed to personalized treatment plans for each patient

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).