Best Stomach cancer stage 2 doctors: TOP 99 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced Turkish medical oncologist specializing in sarcoma, lymphoma, pancreatic, lung cancer, and breast cancer. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor focuses on tumor biology, tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Since 2019, the doctor has been serving as a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center and previously held leadership roles at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor has authored over 40 publications in cancer research and is a member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Tanrikulu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center with 21 years of experience of experience since earning her medical degree.

• Holds two specialties: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
• Ranked 3rd in Turkey's competitive Medical Oncology entry exam.
• Has served as a responsible doctor in a national training hospital.
• Contributed as an investigator to multiple international clinical trials.
• Active in cancer care with a focus on medical oncology and chemotherapy.

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Handles complex cases including stomach cancer stage 2
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Assistant Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

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. Kıvanç Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal surgeries at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Pioneered the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery
• Combines surgical expertise with research in cancer biology and stem cells
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association, training future surgeons

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.

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.

Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen with 130+ publications. Specializes in stomach cancer and complex gastroenterological cases.

• 34 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and oncology
• Author of 130+ scientific publications
• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in stomach cancer surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), with expertise in advanced treatments like HIPEC and immunotherapy.

• Performs complex stomach cancer surgeries including Whipple procedures
• Pioneers Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for aggressive cases
• Offers immunotherapy options like Keytruda for targeted treatment
• Leads clinical research on oncologic patients' attitudes toward trials

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, with decades of specialized experience in stomach cancer.

• Associate Professor of Oncology at Tel-Aviv University
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published extensively on cancer treatment outcomes

He leads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on early detection and treatment of GI cancers.

• Over 44 years of experience of specialized experience in gastrointestinal (GI) tract oncology
• Head of the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center – one of Israel's leading cancer facilities
• Author of more than 300 research papers on cancer prevention and gene therapy
• Completed significant research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Member of key international societies like 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.

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, specializing in complex procedures at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leads the Center of Robotic Surgery
• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in prostatectomy with nerve preservation
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Asawadech Sanbua specializes in advanced radiotherapy techniques for stomach cancer, with 19 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Expert in oncothermia machines – a specialized hyperthermia treatment for cancer
• Skilled in planning 2D, 3D, IMRT, and VMAT radiotherapy treatments
• Provides comprehensive cancer care including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University's Karunrak Center

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Eslie Perez combines clinical expertise with medical education leadership.

• Medical records manager at Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta
• General practitioner in private practice for 12 years of experience
• Specialized training in minimally invasive procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism therapy

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience at leading hospitals in Istanbul.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in HPB and robotic surgery for diseases of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, and for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors. He also performs adrenal, spleen, and stomach surgery. Forbes listed him among Israel’s top physicians.

He advances minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. The aim is better precision and faster recovery.

Credentials: Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Member of ASTS and IHPBA. Completed HPB and abdominal transplant fellowships at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Board certified in General Surgery (Israel), Abdominal Organ Transplantation (ASTS), and HPB Surgery (University of Pittsburgh). He has published in Cancer Research, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and the European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Yahya Özel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for stomach cancer, trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Holds Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons

Prof. Dr. Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology, focusing on precise conformal treatments at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in head and neck cancers
• Uses advanced Truebeam Stx Technology
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine