Liver cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

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

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. 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. 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

Specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers, including liver cancer, with extensive experience and over 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment.

• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Associate Professor with 27 international publications
• Works as leading oncologist at LIV Hospital
• Graduated from Medical Faculty of Istanbul University

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

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 of Medical Oncology with extensive research in liver and other cancers – Dr Ayhan leads innovative treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specializes in advanced liver cancer therapies and molecular oncology
• Authored multiple publications on cancer treatment outcomes
• Participated in international clinical trials for novel liver cancer treatments
• Active member of leading oncology research groups

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Specialized in radiation oncology – Dr. Sahibov trained at Marmara University's prestigious department.

• Completed rigorous specialization training from 2012 to 2016
• Medical degree from Marmara University's English program
• Practices evidence-based radiation therapy for liver cancer

Ezgi Sevic specializes in nutrition for liver cancer patients, with a focus on personalized dietary plans to support treatment and recovery.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Works at Medical Park İzmir Hospital
• Fluent in advanced English

Dr. Chaitainya Borde has handled over 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 11 years of experience of experience in nuclear medicine
• Specializes in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies
• Proficient in PET-CT scans and nuclear cardiology
• Published papers in medical journals

Dr. Sergey Odarchenko is an expert in sarcoma and liver cancer with 26 years of experience of surgical experience and 3 medical patents.

• Holds leadership roles as Medical Director at Spizhenko Clinic
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ESTRO – top oncology societies
• Author of 50 scientific articles on cancer treatment
• Trained in restorative breast surgery and laparoscopy