Rectal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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 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
• 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)

Director of Oncology Hospitalization at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center – a senior oncologist leading patient care.

• Specialist in internal medicine and oncology with over 26 years of experience
• Primary researcher in key phase 1-3 oncology clinical trials
• Uses insights from advanced research for patient treatment plans
• Completes all training and clinical work at leading Israeli hospitals

Dr. Topcu specializes in rectal cancer treatment with international training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience
• Trained at top cancer centers in the USA and Canada
• Works with various gastrointestinal cancers including rectal cancer
• Member of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

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

• Over 35 years 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. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

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

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 in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialist in colorectal and pancreatic cancer procedures
• Leads the surgical department at a major university hospital

Dr. Fox leads treatment at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center, combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and molecular diagnostics for rectal cancer.

• Specialized in haematology, oncology, and immunology since 2011
• Chief Physician at BKZ Solingen’s certified cancer center
• Active in molecular biology research for innovative treatments
• Member of American Association for Cancer Research

Dr. Liu Shi Xin is the Vice Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. He serves as the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Dr. Liu specializes in precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance for his medical contributions.

• Highly proficient in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung and esophageal cancers.
• Former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital.
• Awarded the National Famous Doctor honor for outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Holds leadership roles in the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association particle therapy committee.

Professor Keil specializes in diagnostic and interventional radiology for rectal cancer, using advanced imaging techniques like MRI and CT.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Deepened expertise under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther at University Hospital Aachen
• Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Specializes in cross-sectional imaging and full-range interventional radiology

49 years specializing in virotherapy – Dr. Jaunalksne leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at a major university hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on cutting-edge immunological 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

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

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

Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over 39 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. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

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