Page 2 - Best Rectal cancer doctors: TOP 85 doctors

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on advanced treatments like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons.

• Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University, a leading medical institution
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in head and neck cancers alongside rectal cancer

Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over 25 years of surgical expertise to rectal cancer treatment at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal surgery with extensive academic and clinical roles
• Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
• Director of surgical residency programs since 2000
• Senior lecturer in surgery since 2005

Dr. Thomas Mansfeld specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, offering minimally invasive solutions for rectal cancer at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.

• Senior Consultant in Gastrointestinal Medicine at Asklepios Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic ('keyhole') surgery techniques
• Member of the European Board of Surgeons
• Special focus on complex abdominal wall reconstructions

Abdullah Sakin brings extensive experience in medical oncology, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in rectal cancer treatment with a focus on personalized care
• Held leadership roles including Head of Medical Oncology Department
• Trained at top institutions like Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions, specializing in complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic procedures at Nordwest Clinic.

• Founded and directs the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic surgery
• Uses minimally invasive techniques and intraoperative visualization
• Member of FACS and honored with multiple surgical awards

Specializes in advanced peritoneal and pelvic cancer surgery at Centro Médico Teknon – a leader in complex oncological procedures.

• Over 15 years focused on peritoneal and pelvic oncology
• Active researcher and speaker at international cancer surgery congresses
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical oncology associations
• Performs both traditional and robotic-assisted procedures

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced training from Ohio State University to rectal cancer care at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with 8+ years of experience
• Participated in groundbreaking Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and cutting-edge research methods
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading Austrian oncologist specializing in individualized cancer therapy, with over two decades of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in targeted therapies for breast and gynecologic cancers
• Senior consultant at Medical University of Vienna's oncology division
• Published extensively on biomarker development and tumor biology
• Focuses on personalized medicine and immunotherapy approaches

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including rectal cancer, with years of dedicated practice.

• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in oncology departments across Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Dr. Ercan Ozden trained at prestigious Istanbul University and specializes in medical oncology with a focus on rectal cancer.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of internal medicine experience
• Practiced at multiple reputable hospitals in Turkey
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English Medical Program

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

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).

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga brings over 30 years of oncology experience, specializing in rectal cancer at Quironsalud Torrevieja.

• Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra for 13 years
• Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatments
• Specialist in Medical Oncology from Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Associate Physician at University of Navarra's Faculty of Medicine

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for rectal cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 20 years of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Fellowship-trained in radiation oncology at Kadir Has University
• Member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Muzaffer Al brings specialized laparoscopic techniques to rectal cancer treatment.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University
• Focused on both oncological cancer and bariatric surgery
• Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux procedures

Dr. Kinas specializes in oncological and colorectal surgeries, with extensive experience in treating rectal cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in both traditional and advanced surgical techniques
• Focuses on pancreatic, bile duct, and colon cancer surgeries
• Also experienced in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

15,000+ surgical procedures in 25 years – Dr. de Lacy specializes in minimally invasive techniques for rectal cancer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs over 1,000 minimally invasive surgeries annually
• Pioneer of TaTME technique for rectal cancer
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Lecturer on advanced laparoscopy techniques

Professor Michele Reni coordinates Italy's pancreatic cancer treatment guidelines and has published 180+ cancer research papers.

• 30+ years specializing in digestive system cancers
• Leads the Pancreas Center at San Raffaele Hospital
• Chairs clinical trials for metastatic pancreatic cancer
• Board-certified in both radiation and clinical oncology

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in rectal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive oncology expertise and research involvement.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology by ESMO
• Active participant in international clinical trials for colorectal cancer
• Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute