Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the 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. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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

• 20 years 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

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 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.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

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

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

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. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Erdem Turemen is an endocrinologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He has authored over 25 national and international medical publications. Dr. Turemen treats diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disorders. He also manages complex diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands.

• Specializes in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management.
• Treats endocrine-related cancers including thyroid and adrenal tumors.
• Performs thyroid biopsies and subtotal thyroidectomy procedures.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a Top 10 global hospital by MTQUA.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

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 Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with a focus on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ENET and other leading oncology societies
• Works at one of Turkey's premier oncology centers

Prof. Köstler is an internationally recognized authority in precision oncology, focusing on targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over two decades of expertise in internal medicine and oncology
• Former Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, and solid tumors
• Focuses on biomarker development and individualized systemic cancer therapy

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – a top specialist in Whipple surgery for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

• Over 35 years of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Expert in the complex Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy) technique

Irina Stepfansky is the director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov) – a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Israel.

• Over 26 years of medical experience since starting practice
• Specialized training in oncology at Ichilov's prominent department
• Works as a primary researcher in phase I-III clinical trials for new cancer drugs
• Board-certified in both internal medicine and clinical oncology