Best Rectal cancer doctors: TOP 115 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

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

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Performed 400+ pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – Prof. Peker brings extensive expertise in complex gastrointestinal surgeries.

• Specialized in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic
• Founded the HPB Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Prof. at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• PhD in Medical Biology with a focus on cancer

Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including rectal cancer, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Completed fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a globally recognized oncology institution
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers alongside other oncology fields
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a prominent healthcare facility

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici has performed 900+ procedures and brings 35 years of experience of oncology expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in rectal cancer treatment
• Personally reviews patient materials for individualized care
• Rated 4.5 stars by patients

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device – a leader in precision radiation treatment.

• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided treatments
• Completed clinical research at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic
• Member of both Turkish and European radiation oncology societies
• Published 27 articles and 31 conference presentations
• Currently involved in two TÜBİTAK research projects

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.

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

• 46 years of experience 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

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. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in rectal cancer at Galenia Hospital.

• Board-certified by Conacem with expertise in surgical oncology
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste

Dr. Sharon Peles leads the digestive tract tumors institute at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in systemic treatments for rectal cancer.

• Director of the Institute of Tumors of the Digestive System
• Trained in gastrointestinal oncology at Royal Marsden Hospital in London
• Focuses on integrative approaches and innovative therapies
• Member of Israeli Association of Oncology and Radiology
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and author of scientific publications

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

• 34 years of experience 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 41 years of experience 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

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Mutlu specializes in rectal cancer treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 27 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Associate professor in Medical Oncology
• Performs next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment

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

Dr. Eslie Perez combines clinical expertise with teaching roles, bringing a holistic approach to patient care. She oversees medical education at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures
• Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

Specialized in gastrointestinal oncology for over 27 years of experience – Prof. Sağlam heads the Medical Oncology Department at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Previously worked at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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.

Dr. David Kuczer is a specialist in radio-oncology with many years of experience in cancer diagnosis and treatment. He offers fast access to precise radiotherapy based on current scientific standards.

He is a member of the Cancer Center at the Vienna Private Clinic. He presents each patient to the in-house tumor board. This allows an interdisciplinary discussion by an internationally renowned team and helps select the best treatment.

All radiation treatments are provided in close cooperation with Amethyst Radiotherapy at the Vienna Private Clinic.