Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• Experienced in using Truebeam Stx Technology and Halcyons for precise radiation therapy
• Holds academic positions at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside pancreatic cancer
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Altay Aliyev specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment with a focus on targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormone therapy
• Published multiple research papers on cancer treatments
• Member of prestigious medical oncology subdivisions

Dr. Amit Tirosh is the Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international authority on von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease and hereditary tumor syndromes. Dr. Tirosh contributed to global clinical guidelines for VHL management. He also leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab at Sheba.

• Contributor to the international expert panel on VHL management guidelines.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals like JAMA and Gastroentrology.
• Maintains research affiliations with the NIH and the Weizmann Institute.
• Performs specialized NET treatments, including Lutetium-177 therapy and PRRT.

Dr. David Kuczer is a radiation oncologist at Amethyst Radiotherapy in Vienna. He specializes in precise cancer treatment for tumors of the prostate, breast, and brain. Dr. Kuczer presents every patient case to an interdisciplinary tumor board. This ensures each person receives a validated treatment plan from a team of experts.

• Uses the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator for precise tumor targeting.
• Treats complex conditions including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and meningioma.
• Coordinates care within a clinic ranked among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026.
• Provides IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiosurgery for high-accuracy radiation.

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.

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.

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 25 years of experience 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

Heads the entire oncology division at Sourasky Medical Center and advises Israel's National Council for cancer policy. His experience spans senior roles at the nation's top hospitals.

• Professor of oncology at Tel Aviv University's medical faculty
• Completed a cancer research fellowship at UCLA in the United States
• Authored over 100 scientific papers cited thousands of times
• Member of key international societies including ASCO and AACR

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

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. 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.

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.

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
• 44 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex pancreatic tumor cases

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur brings 20 years of experience 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

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir has worked as one of Anadolu Medical Center's top pancreatic cancer surgeons for over 23 years of experience.

• 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

Prof. Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology – a key area for pancreatic cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of medical oncology since 2016
• Attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology since 2005
• Member of ESMO, ASCO and ENET professional societies
• Completed medical oncology fellowship at Istanbul University

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.