Best Pancreatic cancer doctors: TOP 101 doctors

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in pancreatic cancer with 32 years' experience and 900+ procedures performed at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Expert in tumor biology, immunology, and targeted cancer therapies
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 40+ papers on cancer research
• Head of Medical Oncology at major teaching hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology at Anadolu Medical Center, with 20 years of experience treating pancreatic cancer.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Member of the tumor board at Anadolu Medical Center
• Involved in international clinical studies in oncology
• Previously served as head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

1,100+ cancer treatments performed – Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 18 years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader
• Focuses on breast, lung, and GI cancers

Ranked 1st in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin pioneers personalized cancer therapy using genetic mapping at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 900 procedures performed in 24 years of practice
• Specializes in NGS analysis of 600+ genes for tailored treatments
• Published 42 articles in international oncology journals
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Recipient of Best Poster Award at National Cancer Congress

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed 400+ pancreatic and stomach cancer surgeries, with advanced training at Mayo Clinic and leadership in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.

• 21 years of clinical experience in gastrointestinal surgeries
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Trained general surgery and gastroenterology surgery residents in HPB techniques
• Specialized in pancreatic, gallbladder, and liver diseases surgery
• Recipient of a Turkish Surgical Association scholarship for Mayo Clinic training

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Anadolu Medical Center, including pancreatic cancer cases. She brings extensive research and clinical expertise to her practice.

• Over 80 international publications and co-authored medical books
• Specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology
• Professor at Haliç University with a focus on oncology
• Completed advanced training in the UK and Israel

Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery with over 20 years of experience. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques for better patient outcomes.

• President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe since 2019
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University's General Surgery Department
• Author of the National Surgical Infections Prevention Guide
• Member of the World Society of Emergency Surgery

Dr. Jaume Capdevila has performed 1,100+ oncological treatments as Chief Specialist at Instituto Oncológico Teknon for gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumors.

• 25 years of experience in medical oncology
• Specializes in surgical treatment of digestive and endocrine cancers
• Completed an endocrine oncology fellowship at Uppsala University Hospital
• Author of 50+ scientific publications on early tumor detection
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, ENETS, and EORTC

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir has worked as one of Anadolu Medical Center's top pancreatic cancer surgeons for over 18 years.

• Holds a da Vinci robotic surgery training certificate for precise procedures
• Completed advanced training in cytoreductive surgery for complex abdominal cancers
• Maintains his Turkish Surgery Qualification through regular recertification
• Previously served as an assistant professor, bringing academic expertise to patient care

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov trained at Houston Methodist Hospital and focuses on personalized oncology treatments, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including pancreatic cancer
• Incorporates modern treatments like smart drugs into practice
• Attends international congresses to stay updated on oncology advances

Pioneer in minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery with over 12,000 laparoscopic procedures performed. Founder and director of the prestigious Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

• 45+ years specializing in digestive and pancreatic surgery
• Performs robotic-assisted da Vinci procedures for precision
• Trained surgeons worldwide in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for surgical quality
• Author of numerous publications on abdominal surgery

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur brings 16 years of oncology experience, specializing in pancreatic cancer at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical background
• Recipient of the Oncology Research Award by Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 20 papers and 10 book chapters on medical oncology
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology and other prestigious societies

Over 900 Whipple procedures performed – Prof. Eyüboğlu focuses exclusively on pancreatic cancer surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• 43 years of surgical oncology experience
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex pancreatic tumor cases

Professor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions yearly as Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• 26 years of surgical and clinical practice
• Chair of the Center for Intestinal Oncology
• Author of 130+ publications
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology

Prof. Zielinski leads Austria's largest oncology department and founded the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment.

• Over 40 years of experience in medical oncology and hematology
• Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital
• Expert in personalized cancer therapies and immuno-oncology
• Published extensively in leading oncology journals

Specializes in pancreatic cancer at Medical Park Antalya, trained at Akdeniz University's prestigious medical oncology program.

• Completed medical oncology specialization in 2018
• Works at Antalya's leading Medical Park hospital complex
• Over 16 years of medical experience
• Former roles at university teaching hospitals

Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in prostatectomy with erectile function preservation
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists, recognized by Focus since 2011. She leads research in individualized anti-tumor vaccines at Nordwest Clinic.

• 37 years of experience in oncology and hematology
• Performed 1,100+ procedures with a focus on pancreatic cancer
• Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
• Member of European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
• Publications cited over 7,000 times in medical literature

A specialist in treating rare pancreatic tumors, Professor Yildiz has over a decade of dedicated experience in complex gastrointestinal cancers.

• Published key research on gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Manages advanced and metastatic cancer cases with a comprehensive approach
• Holds a professorship at a major university hospital
• Recognized author in the journal Medical Oncology for his research