Metastases in the Liver Doctors Worldwide

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology, focusing on advanced treatments for liver metastases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in conformal treatments and Truebeam Stx Technology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside liver metastases
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

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. 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.

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Clinical experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers

Ranked #1 in Turkey's medical oncology exam – Dr. Keskin brings 25 years of expertise to liver metastases treatment at Memorial Şişli.

• Performed over 900 oncological procedures
• Best Poster Award at 19th National Cancer Congress
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – stays updated on global protocols
• Specialized in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a professor and medical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the current President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Ozdogan previously led oncology departments at Memorial Antalya and Medstar Antalya hospitals. He focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to complex cancer care.

• Sits on the board of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Maintains active membership in ESMO and ASCO.
• Co-chairs the national working group for head and neck cancers.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features MR Linac and robotic surgery systems.

Prof. Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries, specializing in Hepatopancreatobiliary procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Specializes in Liver Cancer Surgery and Pancreatic Diseases
• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries

Completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Associate Professor title earned in February 2023

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.

Professor Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications in oncology.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in breast, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers
• Professor at Halic University, teaching future oncologists
• Author of chapters in 'Handbook of Advanced Cancer Care Treatment'

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. 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. 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.

Leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center, a leading hospital for complex cancer care.

• Senior oncologist with extensive clinical and research experience
• Expertise in treating metastases in the liver
• Background includes internal medicine for whole-body care
• Fluent in English for clear communication

Dr. Lana Bijelic is an oncological surgeon specializing in peritoneal carcinomatosis, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Multiple academic awards for surgical excellence and research

Professor in Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal oncology – Dr. Saglam brings extensive expertise to treating liver metastases.

• Over 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Specialized fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology
• Member of prestigious societies including ESMO and ASCO
• Practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Ron Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He brings over 35 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon.

• Performs both open and minimally invasive procedures
• Specialist in complex pancreatic surgery like the Whipple procedure
• Leads a dedicated surgical team at a major hospital

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a dedicated team for liver metastases cases.

• Over 26 years of experience in oncology
• Specializes in internal medicine and oncology
• Active researcher in clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Trained at Tel Aviv Medical Center, one of Israel's top hospitals