Best Stomach cancer doctors: TOP 143 doctors

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 an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Alici is a highly experienced physician specializing in stomach cancer treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Recognized by peers and patients for his expertise
• Holds the prestigious title of Professor
• Works at a leading international medical facility

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

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

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. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

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

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

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

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. 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

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

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

Dr. Arnon Nagler is an internationally recognized hematologist and bone marrow transplant expert. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and the Cord Blood Bank at Sheba Medical Center. He earned his M.D. from the Hebrew University–Hadassah and an M.Sc. in hematopoiesis from Tel Aviv University. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology.

He has more than 35 years of experience. He pioneered reduced‑intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for malignant and non‑malignant diseases. He founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He performed the country’s first cord blood transplants.

He has held international leadership roles. He served as Chair and Co‑Chair of the ALWP of the EBMT. He was a vice‑chair and long‑term member of EBMT committees. He served on the board of NetCord/EuroCord and as treasurer. He is a frequent invited speaker. He has published widely in journals such as Blood and Leukemia. He has led major clinical trials as a principal investigator and held editorial roles. He has received multiple awards for innovation and clinical excellence.

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. Sanbua specializes in oncothermia – a targeted therapy for stomach cancer – with 19 years of experience of experience using this advanced technology.

• 19 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Certified in oncotherm treatments
• Performed 900+ cancer treatments
• Expert in planning 2D, 3D, IMRT, and VMAT radiotherapy
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University