Page 3 - Best Rectal cancer doctors: TOP 103 doctors

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

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

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

• Over 76 years of experience 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

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

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

Considered one of Israel's top Whipple surgeons – a complex cancer surgery – and Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialist in colorectal and pancreatic cancer procedures
• Leads the surgical department at a major university hospital

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

• 38 years of experience 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

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

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

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 10 years of experience 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)

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

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center with 36 years of experience 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

Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over 39 years of experience 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

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery, including rectal cancer procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Over of experience in general surgery
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical documents
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University

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

With over 16 years of experience 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. 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

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

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.