Page 2 - Best Stomach cancer stage 2 doctors: TOP 101 doctors

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

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.

Abdullah Sakin specializes in stomach cancer treatment with extensive experience in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed 3,000+ complex surgeries, specializing in stomach oncology and liver diseases at Nordwest Clinic.

• Over of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of surgery'
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic surgery
• Uses intraoperative sonography and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of prestigious international medical associations including FACS

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed is Head of the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospitals. He is also a consultant in medical oncology and hematology at Shefa El Orman Hospital (NGO), Luxor (2019–present).

He diagnoses and treats acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. He also manages complications of solid tumors.

Background: He served at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, as a medical oncology resident, then demonstrator and assistant lecturer (2008–2022). Earlier, he was a house officer (2006–2007). He also held specialist roles at Al Salam International, Al Molalmen, and BAHEYA Oncology Center (NGO).

Memberships: ESMO (2008–present). American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (2009). ASH (2010).

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2014). He treats breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers; in medical oncology since 2003. Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Why patients choose and trust Dr. Karaaslan:

• Manages complex cases of breast, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers — applies modern systemic therapy tailored to the tumor type and stage.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and patient education materials on chemo- and immunotherapy.
• Practices at a center with ESMO Designated Centre status and JCI accreditation, within a strategic collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International — one of the leading U.S. medical institutions. For patients, this means care aligned with U.S. protocols and the use of advanced equipment.

Ranked 1st in Turkey in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam – Dr. Keskin brings over 25 years of experience of expertise to cancer care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Performed 900+ oncology procedures including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies
• Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 publications and co-authorship in leading oncology handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professor at Halic University, Istanbul
• Extensive experience in gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training in UK and Israel

Prof. Şeref Kömürcü is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and lung cancer treatment and has held teaching and scientific positions throughout his career. He is a member of several professional organizations.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in gastrointestinal tumors, including stomach cancer, using personalized oncology treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Houston Methodist Hospital under leading physicians
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology from Marmara University
• Incorporates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs
• Attends international congresses to stay updated with latest treatments

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu has over 44 years of experience of experience in cancer surgery, specializing in complex procedures like the Whipple operation. He trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Performs Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Promoted surgical skills at Johns Hopkins University in the US

Professor of Medical Oncology with 29 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Attending physician in Gastrointestinal Oncology since 2005
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
• Professor since 2016 with ongoing clinical practice

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Leading the Israeli National Genomic Medicine Initiative – Dr. Raphael specializes in advanced genomic profiling for personalized stomach cancer treatment at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior Lecturer in Medical Oncology with extensive clinical trial leadership
• Expert in liquid biopsies and comprehensive genomic profiling
• PI for multiple innovative immunotherapy and chemotherapy studies
• Member of ESMO, IASLC, and other prestigious oncology societies
• Recipient of multiple teaching and research excellence awards

Dr. Wolf leads the Medical Oncology Division at the Sourasky Medical Center – a major Israeli teaching hospital with high expertise in complex cancer care.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Holds a degree from Ben Gurion University
• Gained extensive clinical experience in the Army Medical Units