Stomach cancer stage 2 Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

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

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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

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

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Dr. Sabia focuses on the surgical treatment of advanced abdominal cancers, a key part of treating stage 2 stomach cancer. He works at Centro Médico Teknon's Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Department.

• Over 24 years of experience of dedicated experience in peritoneal oncology surgery
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Investigates new surgical methods through clinical trials
• Member of international oncology groups like PSOGI and ESSO

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center and is a top specialist in complex abdominal procedures.

• Over 35 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive surgery
• Specializes in advanced techniques like the Whipple procedure

Dr. Stepfansky leads the oncology inpatient unit at Tel Aviv's leading hospital, Ichilov, and participates in clinical trials for the newest treatments.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Directs inpatient cancer care at the Sourasky Medical Center
• Principal investigator for phase 1-3 clinical studies
• Extensive training completed at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv