Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association

Professor Lim Do Hoon leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in pancreaticobiliary cancer.

• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Specialty training at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital
• Expert in stomach and pancreaticobiliary cancers
• Also treats CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcomas, and hematologic cancers

Dr. Dong Wook Choi specializes in pancreatic cancer at Samsung Medical Center, with training from top institutions in the US and Japan.

• Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh, a leader in surgical oncology
• Member of the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Active in the Korean Pancreas Surgery Club
• Residency and internship at Seoul National University Hospital

Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, pioneering minimally invasive techniques globally.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal surgeries, including pancreatic cancer treatments
• Performs 1,000+ minimally invasive procedures annually
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Pioneer of TaTME technique for rectal cancer

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

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

Specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex oncological procedures.

• Expert in pancreatic, bile duct, and gastric cancer surgeries
• Performs advanced oncological and bariatric metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cancer treatment

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

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer at Galenia Hospital.

• Board certified by Conacem with extensive training in surgical oncology
• Member of Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020

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.

• 41 years of experience 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

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

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

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

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, backed by extensive research and clinical trials.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Subinvestigator in pancreatic cancer clinical trials, including RECITE – AMGEN
• Published research on FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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

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

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for pancreatic cancer at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Extensive training in radiation oncology

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – Dr. Sahibov focuses on precise cancer treatments.

• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in pancreatic cancer radiation therapy
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey