Best Rectal cancer doctors: TOP 87 doctors

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in rectal cancer with 900+ procedures performed and 28 years of experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified medical oncologist with expertise in colorectal and urogenital cancers
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Provides online consultations in Turkish for international patients
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Medical School – one of Turkey's leading institutions

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, with a focus on rectal cancer.

• Completed medical oncology training at Marmara University
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey in minor specialty exam
• Led medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Involved in international clinical studies in medical oncology

Ranked first in Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam, Dr. Keskin specializes in personalized cancer therapy using advanced genetic mapping.

• Over 900+ procedures performed with 28 years of experience
• Pioneer in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for complex cancers
• Founder and head of Oncology Center at Memorial Şişli
• Published 42+ articles in international journals
• Member of ASCO and ESMO

• Mustafa Solak, M.D. specializes in rectal cancer treatment, using surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
• Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine; completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute; has experience practicing at MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
• Professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, which facilitates effective communication with patients.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

Professor Yesim Yildirim has performed 900+ oncological procedures. She is a professor and a specialist in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 21 years of experience in medical oncology
• Author of over 80 international and national publications and books
• ESMO-certified after passing their rigorous examination
• Completes advanced oncology courses and holds an MBA in healthcare management

Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta Lopez pioneered minimally invasive techniques for rectal cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 45+ years of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Director of the Laparoscopic Center with Da Vinci robotic assistance
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for surgical precision
• International trainer in advanced laparoscopic techniques

A specialist in peritoneal carcinomatosis – a complex pattern of advanced abdominal cancer. Dr. Bijelic trained directly under a world-renowned expert in this field.

• American Board of Surgery certified oncological surgeon.
• Expert member of the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.
• Performs cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital in the USA.
• Holds multiple academic awards for surgical excellence and research.

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

Professor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually as Head of the Center of Intestinal Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• 26 years of clinical and operative practice in gastroenterology
• Specializes in treating malignant tumours of internal organs
• Author of 130+ publications in gastroenterology
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Professor Merimsky leads the bone and soft tissue tumor department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in tailored oncology treatments.

• Over 25 years of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained in Paris for bone and soft tissue tumors
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published numerous scientific papers on oncology
• Chairs the Israeli Society for Clinical Oncology

Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.

Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.

Prof. Zielinski leads Austria's largest oncology department and founded the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, specializing in personalized rectal cancer treatments.

• Over 40 years of experience in medical oncology and hematology
• Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Vienna General Hospital
• Pioneer in cancer immunotherapy and individualized therapies
• President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with a focus on personalized treatment plans for rectal cancer patients.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Extensive experience in hospitals across Turkey
• Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical (Da Vinci robots)
• Specializes in function-preserving prostatectomies and transoral tumor removal
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Ozcan Yildiz is a Senior Medical Oncologist with extensive academic and clinical experience in gastrointestinal cancers.

• Over 10 years of research and clinical practice in neuroendocrine and GI tumors
• Specialized focus on complex tumor presentations and paraneoplastic syndromes
• Authored numerous studies on rare gastrointestinal malignancies
• Skilled in managing chemotherapy side effects and uncommon complications

Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in advanced treatment methods for colorectal cancer at Nordwest Clinic. Recognized as one of Germany's top oncologists by Focus magazine.

• 36+ years of experience in oncology and hematology
• Performed over 900 oncology procedures
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• Specializes in sarcoma and colorectal cancer treatment

Education and Specialization

• Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
• 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
• Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

Work Experience

• 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
• Acıbadem Kayseri
• 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
• 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Expertise

• Diagnosis of organ tumors
• Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
• Targeted cancer therapies
• Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
• Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
• Medical oncology

Prof. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in complex liver and pancreatic cancer surgeries at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.

• Senior Consultant at the hospital's Abdominal Medical Center
• Leads the Centre for Liver Diseases with a multidisciplinary approach
• Expert in radiosurgery and minimally invasive abdominal techniques
• Specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center with 33 years focused on oncology and radiotherapy.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology & Radiotherapy
• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
• Board-certified in Oncology & Radiotherapy
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology
• Educated at Hebrew University and Hadassah University Hospital