Best Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors doctors: TOP 70 doctors

Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in tumor immunology and targeted therapies for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Former head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor specialty exam
• Led international clinical studies in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

1,100+ cancer treatments performed by Dr. Solak, a specialist in neuroendocrine tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of clinical oncology experience
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specialized fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Experienced with complex gastrointestinal cancers

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Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic cancer surgeries and trained at the Mayo Clinic's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic.

• Specializes in pancreatic and liver diseases surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Completed a fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA
• Performs advanced endoscopic treatments

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has performed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using advanced MR-Linac technology.

• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015
• Associate Professor with 27 published articles in medical journals
• Received clinical training at Maastricht University's renowned radiation oncology department

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, offering advanced treatments like Whipple surgery and HIPEC at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Experienced in a wide range of cancer surgeries and therapies
• Conducts clinical research to improve patient understanding of trials
• Provides personalized treatment plans including immunotherapy and targeted therapy

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Israel's largest sarcoma program.

• Over 41 years of experience specializing in neuroendocrine tumors
• ESMO faculty member for sarcoma treatment
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Published extensively on rare tumor treatments

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, specializing in complex procedures at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, specializing in skin and minimally invasive procedures.

• General practitioner in private medical office for over 12 years of experience
• Experience in fractional laser and IPL facial rejuvenation
• Certified in biomagnetism therapy for holistic treatments

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal oncology.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University
• Member of ENET, ESMO, and ASCO
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• Specializes in endocrine and oncological surgery with over 31 years of experience of experience
• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Holds certifications in surgical endoscopy including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member contributing to medical education at Dogus University

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technology like Truebeam STx, ideal for precise pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor treatments.

• Professor at T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University, demonstrating academic leadership
• Expert in conformal radiation treatments, targeting tumors while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for highly accurate radiation therapy
• Specializes in both prostate and head/neck cancers – complex radiation cases

Dr. Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Education officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

Dr. Serkan Keskin is an award-winning oncologist who has performed 1,100+ oncology treatments. He specializes in medical oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Completed his Medical Oncology specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology.
• Placed 1st in Turkey on the national Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam.
• Holds membership in major international oncology societies, including ASCO and ESMO.
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals.

Heads the Medical Oncology Division at Israel's Sourasky Medical Center – one of the country's major university hospitals.

• Specialized in internal medicine and medical oncology at Sheba Medical Center
• Holds a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Speaks fluent English, making international consultations smooth

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors with 80+ publications and co-authorship in cancer treatment handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Professor at Halic University, mentoring future oncologists
• Completed advanced training at Rambam Medical Centre and Mount Vernon Cancer Center