Rectal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

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. Ferentinos heads the Radiation Oncology Department at German Oncology Center, specializing in rectal cancer treatment with a focus on precision techniques.

• Over 13 years of experience of radiation oncology experience
• Specializes in interventional radiation oncology for rectal tumors
• Holds a doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Currently pursuing a Master's in Healthcare Business Studies

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan specializes in rectal cancer with 900+ procedures performed and 29 years of experience 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

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 25 years of experience 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

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

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.

• 22 years of experience 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

Specialist Dr. Rahib Hasanov brings international experience from Houston Methodist Hospital and focuses on personalized oncology treatments.

• Completed Medical Oncology fellowship at Marmara University
• Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including rectal cancer
• Incorporates modern treatments like immunotherapies and targeted therapies
• Attends national and international oncology congresses regularly

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center, a major Israeli hospital. He brings specialized experience from treating complex cancer cases.

• Board-certified in both oncology and internal medicine
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers
• Utilizes the latest evidence-based systemic therapies
• Skilled in managing complex treatment regimens and side effects
• Trained at Ben Gurion University of the Negev

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has published over 20 papers and 10 book chapters focused on medical oncology, making him a key contributor to the field.

• Over a decade of experience as a medical oncologist
• Awarded the 2012 Oncology Research Award by the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Associate Professorship in medical oncology

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

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

• Over 24 years of experience 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

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Israel's Sourasky Medical Center – a senior authority focused exclusively on abdominal cancers.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive and open surgery techniques
• Highly skilled in performing the complex Whipple procedure
• Specializes in surgeries for cancers of the colon and rectum

Dr. Tulchinsky is a specialist in colorectal cancer surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). She is the Director of The Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit.

• Extensive experience with minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel resections
• Specializes in restorative surgery for rectal cancer and familial polyposis
• Leads one of Israel's top colorectal surgery and proctology units