Page 4 - Best Pancreatic cancer doctors: TOP 130 doctors

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

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

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Dr. Ozden brings over 27 years of experience of medical experience, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Medical Oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Extensive experience in internal medicine before specializing in oncology

Trained in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Istanbul University – a leader in minimally invasive techniques for pancreatic cancer.

• Specialized in laparoscopic surgery since 2002
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Education from top Turkish medical institutions including Istanbul University

Specializes in pancreatic cancer at Medical Park Antalya, trained at Akdeniz University's prestigious medical oncology program.

• Completed medical oncology specialization in 2018
• Works at Antalya's leading Medical Park hospital complex
• Over 20 years of experience of medical experience
• Former roles at university teaching hospitals

Specializing in virotherapy – one of the newest immunology fields – Dr. Jaunalksne brings 49 years of experience of experience to pancreatic cancer treatment.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on innovative immunological approaches to cancer

Dr. Auala Hubert is Head of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – a leader focused on treating cancers of the digestive system, including pancreatic cancer.

• 36 years of experience of specialized experience in oncology and radiotherapy
• Leads a dedicated multidisciplinary cancer center at a top university hospital
• Board-certified in both medical oncology and radiotherapy
• Active member of the national Committee for Gastrointestinal Cancer
• Holds dual degrees in medicine and psychology

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

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 Kyu Taek Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Gastroenterology specialist at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital, Luxor. He is Professor of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He previously served as Associate Professor (2015–2020), Lecturer (2010–2015), Assistant Lecturer (2003–2009), and Resident (2000–2003). He also worked as a Specialist at Gharbia Cancer Society.

He treats inpatients and outpatients with breast, soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and CNS tumors. His skills include image-guided brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT. He performs conventional and CT-based planning and 3D-CRT. He works with cobalt and linear accelerators and electron beam therapy. He provides HDR and LDR intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy. He also performs stereotactic radiotherapy, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation.

Member: Egyptian Cancer Society, ESTRO, ESMO.

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

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

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. 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

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).