Best Stomach cancer Doctors Worldwide — TOP 143

Dr. Bülent Karagöz has 33 years of experience focusing on stomach cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of medical oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Author of 40+ publications in cancer research
• Specializes in tumor biology and immunology
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

An academic medical oncologist, Dr. Tanrikulu is actively involved in international clinical trials for new treatments.

• Board-certified specialist in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Extensive experience in leadership roles, including as a hospital department head
• Trained at Turkey's leading medical faculties – Ankara, Istanbul, and Marmara Universities
• Ranked third nationally in the medical oncology entrance examination

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

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.

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. 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

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. 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.

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

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. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in stomach cancer at Galenia Hospital.

• Board-certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre

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.

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

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.

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

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

Specializes in targeted and immunotherapy for stomach cancer – trained at Cleveland Clinic and Istanbul University.

• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormonotherapy
• Published multiple research papers on cancer treatments
• Focused on early diagnosis and palliative care
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University

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