Best Liver cancer doctors: TOP 121 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in complex liver cancer cases at Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate.

• 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy
• Published 40+ research papers on oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu focuses specifically on treating liver cancer with chemotherapy and medical oncology. She works at the Anadolu Medical Center, a leading cancer hospital.

• Board-certified medical oncologist since 2017
• Placed 3rd in Turkey's highly competitive medical oncology exam
• Formerly headed the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments

Dr. Mustafa Solak completed fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer.

• Specialized at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Associate Professor with 27 published articles in oncology
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic in advanced techniques

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries with a focus on complex hepatobiliary cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries
• Specializes in liver cancer, pancreatic diseases, and complex biliary tract surgeries

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

Over 900 liver cancer treatments performed – Dr. Capdevila specializes in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 26 years of experience of experience in oncology with a focus on digestive cancers
• Led multiple clinical trials in gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other prestigious oncology groups
• Co-founder of Spanish Task Force Group for rare tumors

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

12,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for liver and pancreatic cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Founder and Medical Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic surgery
• Provides international consultations in Spanish and English

Prof. Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually as Chairperson of the Intestinal Oncology Center at Solingen.

• 34 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology and oncology
• Author of 130+ publications on gastroenterological treatments
• Head of Gastroenterology at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2008
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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.

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in liver cancer at Galenia Hospital, with extensive training from prestigious institutions.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste
• Board certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in advanced liver cancer treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, including chemotherapy and targeted therapies. She actively contributes to oncological research, ensuring evidence-based patient care.

• Performs liver resections and chemoembolization for liver cancer
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Conducts research on patient attitudes toward clinical trials

Prof. Merimsky heads the sarcoma unit at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing deep expertise in liver cancer treatment with 41 years of experience of experience.

• Specialist in soft tissue and bone oncology
• Member of ESMO faculty for sarcoma
• Former Chairman of Oncology at Tel-Aviv University
• Extensive research in tumor immunology

Prof. Arber specializes in preventing and diagnosing GI cancers, not just treating them. He runs the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Published over 300 research papers on GI cancers
• Heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Ichilov
• Fellowship and research experience at a top US hospital
• Member of leading international oncology research societies

Dr. Arnon Nagler is an internationally recognized hematologist and bone marrow transplant expert. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and the Cord Blood Bank at Sheba Medical Center. He earned his M.D. from the Hebrew University–Hadassah and an M.Sc. in hematopoiesis from Tel Aviv University. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology.

He has more than 35 years of experience. He pioneered reduced‑intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for malignant and non‑malignant diseases. He founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He performed the country’s first cord blood transplants.

He has held international leadership roles. He served as Chair and Co‑Chair of the ALWP of the EBMT. He was a vice‑chair and long‑term member of EBMT committees. He served on the board of NetCord/EuroCord and as treasurer. He is a frequent invited speaker. He has published widely in journals such as Blood and Leukemia. He has led major clinical trials as a principal investigator and held editorial roles. He has received multiple awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital with certification from Intuitive Surgical.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted procedures for complex cancer cases
• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical – makers of the da Vinci robot
• Heads one of the leading robotic surgery centers in the Czech Republic
• Member of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Asawadech Sanbua specializes in liver cancer treatment with 19 years of experience of experience, including 900+ procedures at Panacee Hospital Rama2.

• Expert in oncothermia and hyperthermia treatments
• Proficient in advanced radiotherapy techniques (IMRT, VMAT)
• Certified in chemical and immunotherapy treatments
• Passed palliative care training at Karunrak Center
• Patient rating of 5 out of 5

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines clinical expertise with a focus on professional medical education.

• 12 years of experience of experience as a general practitioner in private practice
• Specialized training in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism therapy by Isaac Goiz Durán
• Experience with various dermatological treatments and technologies

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in liver cancer with over 27 years of experience of medical oncology experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's renowned Medical Faculty
• Special focus on gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society