Best Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors doctors: TOP 83 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

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

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

Nuclear medicine specialist

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

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

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

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. Arnon Nagler is an internationally recognized hematologist and bone marrow transplant expert. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and the Cord Blood Bank at Sheba Medical Center. He earned his M.D. from the Hebrew University–Hadassah and an M.Sc. in hematopoiesis from Tel Aviv University. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology.

He has more than 35 years of experience. He pioneered reduced‑intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for malignant and non‑malignant diseases. He founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He performed the country’s first cord blood transplants.

He has held international leadership roles. He served as Chair and Co‑Chair of the ALWP of the EBMT. He was a vice‑chair and long‑term member of EBMT committees. He served on the board of NetCord/EuroCord and as treasurer. He is a frequent invited speaker. He has published widely in journals such as Blood and Leukemia. He has led major clinical trials as a principal investigator and held editorial roles. He has received multiple awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

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

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.

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

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.

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