Page 5 - Best Pancreatic cancer doctors: TOP 130 doctors

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

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)

Professor Yoram Kluger specializes in oncosurgery at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on pancreatic cancer cases.

• Professor with extensive surgical experience in oncology
• Works at Rambam Medical Center, a key healthcare provider
• Specialized in complex tumor removal procedures

Tamar Jablonski-Perec completed a key oncology internship at the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Head of the Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Led the Breast Cancer Treatment Center and is a Professor of Oncology
• Doctor of Medical Sciences from Hebrew University in Jerusalem
• Member of several international cancer societies
• Awarded a scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Dr. Gutman specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery at Assuta Medical Center, Israel's leading private hospital.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in complex cancer cases
• Works at a top-tier medical facility with advanced technology
• Focuses exclusively on surgical oncology treatments

Radiotherapist at Assuta Medical Center, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment.

• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy for pancreatic tumors
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading oncology facility
• Specializes in precision radiation techniques for complex cases

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Specializes in nutrition for pancreatic cancer patients, focusing on managing dietary needs during treatment.

• Graduated as Honor Student from Hacettepe University
• Completed 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and 'Innovations in Obesity Course'
• Worked in oncology hospitals, gaining experience with cancer patients
• Fluent in advanced English

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Dr. Leng Yin specializes in pancreatic oncology at Fuda Cancer Hospital with experience in top hospitals across Thailand and China.

• Expert in liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, and intestinal tracts oncology
• Worked at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Royal Siriraj Hospital
• Member of The Chinese Anti-Cancer Association

Over 3,600 pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Director of Pancreatic Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
• Trained at top international hospitals in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
• Published 330+ articles on pancreatic treatments
• Member of 5 major international pancreatic societies

Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych has performed 1,100 surgical procedures, specializing in oncological diseases of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space.

• 27 years of experience of clinical experience in surgery and oncology
• WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Holds titles of Candidate of Medical Sciences and Associate Professor

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for digestive cancers, including pancreatic cancer. His expertise ensures thorough and advanced treatment options.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures performed – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal surgery.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI
• Focuses on complex GERD cases and personalized treatment plans

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in pancreatic cancer at Biruni University Hospital.

• Medical oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Also trained at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Specializes in gastrointestinal system cancers