Page 2 - Best Pancreatic cancer doctors: TOP 128 doctors

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in HPB and robotic surgery for diseases of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, and for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors. He also performs adrenal, spleen, and stomach surgery. Forbes listed him among Israel’s top physicians.

He advances minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. The aim is better precision and faster recovery.

Credentials: Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Member of ASTS and IHPBA. Completed HPB and abdominal transplant fellowships at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Board certified in General Surgery (Israel), Abdominal Organ Transplantation (ASTS), and HPB Surgery (University of Pittsburgh). He has published in Cancer Research, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

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. 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. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts. He brings specialized expertise to pancreatic cancer cases.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialized in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and ERCP procedures
• Academic faculty member training future surgeons
• Works at prestigious Istanbul University hospitals

Dr. David Kuczer is a specialist in radio-oncology with many years of experience in cancer diagnosis and treatment. He offers fast access to precise radiotherapy based on current scientific standards.

He is a member of the Cancer Center at the Vienna Private Clinic. He presents each patient to the in-house tumor board. This allows an interdisciplinary discussion by an internationally renowned team and helps select the best treatment.

All radiation treatments are provided in close cooperation with Amethyst Radiotherapy at the Vienna Private Clinic.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in complex pancreatic cancer cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Kraus has performed over 3,000 complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He is Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt.

• He has more than of experience as a gastrointestinal surgeon
• He is a nationally recognized specialist specifically in pancreatic surgery
• He trained at world-leading centers like Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA
• He leads an interdisciplinary center for pancreatic problems with multiple awards
• He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed is Head of the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospitals. He is also a consultant in medical oncology and hematology at Shefa El Orman Hospital (NGO), Luxor (2019–present).

He diagnoses and treats acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. He also manages complications of solid tumors.

Background: He served at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, as a medical oncology resident, then demonstrator and assistant lecturer (2008–2022). Earlier, he was a house officer (2006–2007). He also held specialist roles at Al Salam International, Al Molalmen, and BAHEYA Oncology Center (NGO).

Memberships: ESMO (2008–present). American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (2009). ASH (2010).

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

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

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

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

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

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

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