Best Stomach cancer Doctors Worldwide — TOP 177

900+ oncology procedures performed – Dr. Solak specializes in stomach cancer at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Trained at Hacettepe University and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Fellowship in gastrointestinal cancers at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Deals with complex cases of breast, lung, and head-neck cancers

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 stomach cancer surgeries and trained at Mayo Clinic's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic.

• 22 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology surgery
• Co-founded the HPB Surgery unit at Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Holds accreditation from the Turkish HPB Association
• Performed over 900 procedures including kidney transplants

Dr. Luan Tianyan, MD, is Head of Oncology. He was recruited to Hainan Province as a high-level talent. He is a visiting scholar at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (USA). He is also Director of the Clinical Research Office at Bozheng Hengda International Hospital. He serves on the standing committees of the Clinical Research Management Committee (Southern Oncology Clinical Research Association), the Immunotherapy Committee (Hainan Provincial Anti-Cancer Association), and the Hainan Province Drug Research Committee.

He has more than 20 years of oncology practice. He provides individualized, comprehensive care for gastrointestinal tumors, lung cancer, and breast cancer. He focuses on pain management, palliative care, and psychological support in advanced cancer. He also works on the clinical use and study of tumor immunotherapy, including personalized mRNA vaccines and CAR-T therapy. He develops and applies proprietary drugs and related technologies.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Jaume Capdevila has performed over 1,100 oncological treatments and leads the Department of Tumors of the Digestive System at Instituto Oncológico Teknon.

• 26 years of experience of experience in oncology, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers
• Author of 50+ scientific publications on stomach cancer and neuroendocrine tumors
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other leading oncology societies
• Fellowship in Endocrine Oncology at Uppsala University Hospital
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Pelles Sharon leads the digestive system tumor service at Sourasky Medical Center – trained at London's Royal Marsden Cancer Centre under Prof. David Cunningham.

• Specializes in cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and liver
• Expert in advanced treatments like HIPEC and immunotherapy
• Director of the Institute for Digestive System Tumors
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Member of Israeli oncology and radiology associations

12,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for stomach cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Founder and director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Specializes in robotic-assisted Da Vinci procedures
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic surgery
• Conducts international training programs in laparoscopic techniques

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Professor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually at Klinikum Solingen, specializing in stomach cancer treatment.

• Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology Department with 34 years of experience of experience
• Chairman of the Center of Intestinal Oncology
• Author of 130+ publications in gastroenterology
• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Prof. Merimsky heads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex sarcoma cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Associate Professor at Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty
• Published extensively on sarcoma treatments

Univ. Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski is a leading international figure in medical oncology and immunotherapy with over 44 years of experience of pioneering work. He currently leads the International Oncology Center at the Wiener Privatklinik.

• Founder and former head of Austria's largest oncology department at Vienna General Hospital
• Established the multidisciplinary Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna
• Expert in tailoring treatment to each patient's unique tumor biology
• Former President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Full professor at the Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Arber heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) – one of Israel's leading hospitals for cancer care.

• Has over 44 years of experience of experience treating gastrointestinal (GI) tract tumors
• Leads studies on gene therapy for GI cancers and early cancer detection
• Completed research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Author of over 300 scientific papers on gastroenterology oncology
• Member of key societies including the European Society of Digestive Oncology

Expert in minimally invasive surgery for stomach cancer – Dr. Diez-Caballero Alonso specializes in laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialist in digestive tract surgery with extensive experience
• Associate Clinical Lecturer at University of Navarre School of Medicine
• Member of Spanish Association of Surgeons and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery

Dr. Arnon Nagler is a hematologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a professor at Tel Aviv University and a renowned transplant expert. Dr. Nagler founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He also performed the first cord blood transplantations in the country. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University and is board-certified in hematology.

• Pioneered reduced–intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for blood cancers.
• Served as Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party for the EBMT.
• Published over 400 articles in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical – the makers of the da Vinci robot
• Specializes in complex robotic procedures, including transoral tumor removal
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery
• Performs prostatectomies with erectile function preservation

Dr. Stephanie Lilianne E. Bolle is a radiation oncologist and Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She has led the department since July 2024. The center is Spain’s first proton therapy facility.

MD, University of Liège (1998). Board certified in radiation oncology (2003). She is an active member of the European Society of Paediatric Oncology and works with its Brain Tumor Group and Radiation Oncology Working Group.

She has published more than 120 scientific articles on pediatric brain tumors, proton therapy, pediatric radiation doses, and complex radiotherapy. She takes part in international projects and clinical trials, including BIOMEDE 2 and HARMONIC. Her expertise includes proton therapy, pediatric oncology, CNS and skull base tumors in adults and children, sarcomas, and complex radiotherapy planning.

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments, including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C, at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Oncologist-mammologist with a focus on natural and complementary cancer therapies
• Treats precancerous conditions and manages side effects of conventional treatments
• Participant in international conferences with German doctors in Azerbaijan, Germany, and Turkey