Liver cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Over 15,000 surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy is a world-renowned pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic and robotic surgeries
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Founder of laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer
• Performs over 1,000 interventions annually

Head of Institute of Oncology since 1994 – Tamar Jablonski-Perec leads cancer care at Hadassah Medical Center with decades of expertise.

• Specializes in liver cancer treatment with international training
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University
• Member of multiple international cancer communities
• Awarded prestigious Hadassah Medical School scholarship

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for liver cancer at Assuta Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel.

• Focused expertise in radiotherapy treatments
• Works at a top-tier medical facility
• Dedicated to personalized patient care

Dr. Volkan Kinas specializes in liver cancer surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with expertise in oncological and pancreatic surgeries.

• Skilled in bile duct and gastric cancer surgeries
• Performs colon and thyroid cancer procedures
• Experience in bariatric and metabolic surgeries

Dr. Leng Yin specializes in liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic oncology at Fuda Cancer Hospital, with experience in top international hospitals.

• Oncologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Royal Siriraj Hospital in Thailand
• Member of The Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
• Expertise extends to stomach, intestinal, and breast oncology

Dr. Alexander Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in liver cancer treatment.

• Board-certified oncologist with training in medical and radiation oncology
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology – heads dedicated cancer clinic
• Trained in modern brachytherapy techniques at ESTRO
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Professor Rifaat Safadi specializes in liver disease treatment as head of the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center. His work includes immune modulation of liver fibrosis.

• 38 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Interned at Sinai School of Medicine with liver disease expert Professor Scott Friedman
• Recipient of multiple awards for liver fibrosis research
• Author of numerous articles and member of international liver study associations
• Serves on the editorial board of Clinical Science journal

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

Prof. Elke Jaeger has performed over 1,100 oncology procedures and is consistently ranked among Germany's top oncologists at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology with 41 years of experience of experience
• Recognized annually as one of Germany's best oncologists since 2011
• Member of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer
• Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy specializes in liver cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in multiple international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published numerous research articles on various oncology topics
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for liver cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – a leading medical institution
• Extensive training in radiation oncology at top Turkish universities
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society