Liver cancer stage 3 Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

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.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a top-ranking medical oncologist in Turkey, with expertise in advanced liver cancer treatments. He uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy for precise care.

• 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award at the National Cancer Congress
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

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

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings a global perspective to liver cancer treatment, trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and experienced in personalized oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including liver–biliary tract cancers
• Incorporates modern treatments like immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Attends international congresses to stay updated on latest oncology developments

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. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

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. Wolf has performed over 1,100 treatments for cancer and heads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology for 34 years of experience
• Leads the oncology division at one of Israel's top hospitals
• Holds a medical degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Has extensive experience in internal medicine and military medicine units

Professor of Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Saglam leads the department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Specializes in advanced liver and pancreatic cancer surgery at Centro Médico Teknon, with extensive experience in complex abdominal oncology.

• Over 24 years of experience in surgical oncology
• Performs robotic and laparoscopic liver surgeries
• Active researcher in advanced cancer treatments
• Member of European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Trained in liver transplantation and robotic surgery

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of the best German oncologists according to Focus rating and specializes in sarcomas at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology with 41 years of experience of practice
• Top sarcoma specialist with a focus on complex cancer cases
• Recognized for excellence in oncology by Focus rating

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer presentations, with 17+ international peer-reviewed articles.

• Specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Expertise in rare paraneoplastic syndromes
• Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Published research on thymoma and small cell lung cancer presentations

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads liver cancer care at one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Specializes in oncology with 26 years of experience of experience
• Primary researcher in clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Trained at Ichilov Hospital – a leading oncology center

Dr. Greenberg leads the Colorectal Surgery Department and is a top specialist in major abdominal surgery, including the complex Whipple procedure.

• Over 35 years of experience of surgical experience
• Performs both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in liver and pancreatic tumor resection
• Practices at the advanced Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is an internationally recognized medical oncologist, bringing over 22 years of experience of expertise in systemic cancer therapy.

• Focuses on personalized treatment using targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Conducts translational research to match treatments to a tumor's biology
• Specialist for breast and gynecologic cancers with a strong academic background
• Senior consultant at the prestigious Wiener Privatklinik