Best Liver cancer stage 4 doctors: TOP 78 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.

900+ treatments performed – Dr. Serkan Keskin ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam.

• 25 years of experience of experience treating various cancers
• Specializes in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
• 42 articles published in international journals
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO
• Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey for minor specialty exam
• Led medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Involved in international clinical studies in medical oncology

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in oncology with extensive experience in liver cancer cases
• Fellowship-trained at one of the world's leading cancer centers
• Works with advanced treatment protocols for stage 4 cancers
• Member of oncology teams at top hospitals in Turkey

Prof. Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries and specializes in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in Liver Cancer Surgery among other complex procedures
• Holds a doctorate in Medical Biology focusing on cancer biology

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.

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in advanced liver cancer treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, including innovative therapies like SIRT and HIPEC.

• Offers comprehensive liver cancer treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Performs liver resections and radiofrequency ablations
• Participates in clinical research on cancer treatments
• Provides targeted therapy and chemoembolization for liver cancer

Professor Ofer Merimsky leads the oncology department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, with over 41 years of experience of experience in treating advanced cancers.

• Specializes in metastatic liver cancer and soft tissue tumors
• Fellowship-trained in Paris for bone and soft tissue oncology
• Active member of ESMO Sarcoma group and ASCO
• Published extensive research on cancer treatment outcomes

44 years of experience specializing in liver and GI cancers – he leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center.

• Publishes groundbreaking research on gene therapy for liver and GI tumors
• Author of over 300 scientific papers on cancer detection and treatment
• Trained in the US at the prestigious NewYork-Presbyterian Center
• Active member of the European Society of Digestive Oncology
• Head of the Cancer Prevention Center since 2002

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.

Professor Pfaffenbach leads the Department of Gastroenterology, Oncology and Internal Medicine at the Academic Hospital Solingen, specializing in liver tumors and complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Head of department since 2008 with over 34 years of experience in gastroenterology and oncology
• Author of 130+ publications on digestive diseases and liver treatments
• Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine with additional dietary therapy expertise
• Member of leading European and German gastroenterology societies

Dr. Brenda Pastrana is a Board Certified surgical oncologist specializing in liver cancer at Galenia Hospital.

• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Title from Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM)
• Trained as a surgical oncologist at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre

Dr. Asawadech Sanbua specializes in treating liver cancer with oncothermia machines – a unique approach for advanced cases.

• 19 years of experience of experience in radiotherapy
• Expert in oncothermia treatment with 19 years of experience' experience
• Trained in palliative care at Karunrak Center
• Skilled in advanced treatment planning techniques
• Provides comprehensive cancer therapies including immunotherapy

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, Dr. Perez focuses on innovative training in liver cancer treatments.

• Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Extensive experience in clinical records and patient management
• Trained in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Specializes in holistic and integrative approaches to advanced liver cancer

Prof. Sezer Sağlam leads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializing in liver cancer care.

• Professor in Medical Oncology with extensive training in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of prestigious societies including ESMO and ASCO
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Special focus on liver and gastrointestinal cancers

Specializes in advanced liver cancer treatments at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, combining chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University and in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
• Associate Professor with extensive experience in medical oncology
• Uses complementary medicine approaches alongside conventional treatments

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in hepatobiliary surgery with training at Tokyo University Hospital under experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on liver conditions
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Holds certifications in surgical endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures
• Served as faculty at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Works at Estexper Clinic, bringing expertise from major Istanbul hospitals

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in liver cancer.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Previously served as Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology, with advanced training in Truebeam Stx and Halcyon technologies at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in head and neck cancers and prostate cancer
• Uses conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine