Page 2 - Best Stomach cancer doctors: TOP 144 doctors

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

Eslie Perez leads teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, bringing academic expertise to patient care.

• Over 12 years of experience of experience in private medical practice
• Expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Specialized training in continuing education for healthcare professionals

Prof. Axel Stang combines molecular therapies with traditional oncology approaches at Asklepios Barmbek Clinic – one of Germany's leading centers for stomach cancer treatment.

• Head Physician specializing in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology since 2010
• Pioneers targeted antibody therapies to shrink tumors
• Published researcher on radiofrequency ablation for metastatic cancers
• Leads Germany's working group on medical sonography

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.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive experience at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

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. Yahya Ozel trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

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.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in Radiation Oncology at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on advanced treatments like Truebeam Stx Technology.

• Expert in head and neck cancers
• Uses conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Professor at T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in stomach cancer.

• Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in medical oncology at İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Specialist in internal medicine from İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
• Extensive experience in oncology clinics across prestigious hospitals

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments, including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C, at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Oncologist-mammologist with a focus on natural and complementary cancer therapies
• Treats precancerous conditions and manages side effects of conventional treatments
• Participant in international conferences with German doctors in Azerbaijan, Germany, and Turkey

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.

Head of Radiation Oncology at German Oncology Center – specializes in advanced stomach cancer treatments.

• Over 13 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Doctoral degree from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
• Senior physician at Klinikum Offenbach and Medical Center Athens
• Master's in Healthcare Business Studies

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions, specializing in complex stomach and pancreatic cancers. He leads the Nordwest Clinic's surgical department in Frankfurt.

• of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic surgery
• Trained at world-leading cancer centers in USA, France, and Japan
• Member of FACS and recipient of multiple surgical awards

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

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. 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.

Serkan Keskin has performed over 1,100 procedures in medical oncology, specializing in chemotherapy and targeted therapy. He achieved first place on Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam.

• 25 years of experience of experience as a respected medical oncologist, focusing on challenging cancer types
• Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress in 2011
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published 42 articles in international journals
• Trained in Medical Oncology Minor Speciality at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies, with over 80 international publications. She treats gastrointestinal cancers at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in precision medicine for stomach cancer
• Professor at Haliç University in Istanbul
• Completed advanced training in immunotherapy at Mount Vernon Cancer Center