Metastases in the liver Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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.

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

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

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'

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

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

Univ. Prof. Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a leading expert in endocrine and oncologic surgery, specializing in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience in endocrine and visceral surgery
• Professor of Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and hormone-producing cancers
• Published extensively on endocrine tumor biology and minimally invasive techniques

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in personalized cancer medicine, with a focus on breast and gynecologic malignancies. His work in targeted therapies helps tailor treatments for better outcomes.

• Over 22 years of experience in medical oncology
• Former Deputy Head of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in biomarker development and tumor biology
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik
• Active in European oncology networks and clinical trials

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