Liver cancer stage 3 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.

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

Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – Dr. Solak specializes in treating various cancers including liver, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in complex cases of multiple cancer types

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

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. 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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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