Page 4 - Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 138 doctors

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for colon cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University's Radiation Oncology program
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Worked at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specialized in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery – Dr. Muzaffer Al brings focused expertise from Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa.

• 16 years of experience in medicine
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery training
• Specialized in bariatric and oncological surgery
• Works at BAH International – one of Turkey's leading hospitals

Prof. Salman specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, using targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of multiple oncology societies
• Uses comprehensive genomic profiling for personalized treatment
• Specializes in both common and rare cancer types

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.

Specializing in virotherapy – one of the newest immunology fields – Dr. Jaunalksne brings cutting-edge approaches to colon cancer treatment.

• 49 years of experience of work experience in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine

Specialized in medical oncology since 2018, Dr. Alemdar focuses on colon cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology and related fields
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Akdeniz University Hospital
• Continues to contribute to oncology research and patient care

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

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.

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

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).

A specialist focused exclusively on colon cancer surgery with over 39 years of experience of academic and clinical practice. He is the Residency Program Director for Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Israel Board Certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Instructor, Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer in Surgery for decades
• Member of multiple respected surgical associations
• Fluent in both English and Hebrew for patient communication

Dr. Auala Hubert heads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in colon cancer.

• Has 36 years of experience of experience in oncology and radiotherapy
• Holds board certifications in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Senior physician at Hadassah University Hospital
• Member of the Committee for Gastrointestinal Cancer in Israel
• Trained in medicine at the prestigious Hadassah University Hospital

Dr. Ozden specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training and experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency and Medical Oncology Subspecialty
• Has over a decade of experience in Internal Medicine and Oncology

Associate Professor Tabandeh specializes in colon cancer surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a mark of elite surgical excellence.

• Performs cancer surgery with minimally invasive techniques
• Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Bahçeşehir University
• Author and co-author of over 40 medical documents
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in colon cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with an ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology Fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in international clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on treatment efficacy in metastatic colorectal cancer
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Specializes in colon cancer and other oncological surgeries, offering specialized care at Büüyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery with focus on colon and gastric cancers
• Performs advanced pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries