Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 124 doctors

Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy); member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and the European Head & Neck Society.

Why patients choose Dr. Bülent Karagöz:

• Treatment based on U.S. protocols through Anadolu Medical Center’s strategic collaboration with a leading U.S. institution — Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• 40+ scientific publications in tumor biology/immunology and systemic therapy (immunotherapy and targeted therapy).
• Former department head (GATA) and professor/department chair (Okan University, Turkey) — leadership and clinical experience at major centers.
• Treats solid tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal), applying modern regimens guided by tumor biology.
• Anadolu Medical Center holds ESMO designation and JCI accreditation — meaning the doctor treats according to international protocols, within a multidisciplinary team, with strict safety oversight.

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu leads the Medical Oncology Unit at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in medical oncology with 21 years of experience of experience
• Head researcher in international clinical studies on cancer treatments
• Trained at top universities in Turkey, including Marmara University
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols

1,100+ treatments performed – Associate Professor Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of experience of experience in clinical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, testicular, ovarian, 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 specializes in oncology, bringing focused expertise to colon cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Consultation available with an experienced oncology specialist
• Named specifically for oncology-related diagnostic tests
• Recognized as a key oncology doctor in treatment plans

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expert in liver, pancreas, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Specializes in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Performed 2,500+ radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy
• Published 27 articles in domestic and international journals
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology since 2015
• Completed fellowship at Maastricht University on thoracic radiotherapy

Specializing in colon cancer surgery with advanced laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Kartal brings precision to complex cases at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 19 years of experience of surgical experience
• Trained in cytoreduction and HIPEC for metastatic colorectal cancer
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Certified in advanced endoscopic procedures

Performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Ballesta specializes in minimally invasive colon cancer procedures using Da Vinci robotic assistance.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Director of the Laparoscopic Center at Centro Médico Teknon
• Specializes in complex colorectal cancer cases
• Trained surgeons worldwide in advanced laparoscopic techniques

Professor Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually at Klinikum Solingen.

• Chairperson of the Intestinal Oncology Center
• 34 years of experience of clinical and operative practice
• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• Author of over 130 scientific publications
• Member of the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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.

Board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in colon cancer at Galenia Hospital – trained at top Mexican institutions.

• Board-certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre

Dr. Pelles Sharon trained at Royal Marsden – Europe's top cancer center – specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. She directs the Digestive System Tumor Institute at Ichilov.

• Expert in HIPEC and targeted colorectal cancer therapies
• Lectures at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
• Published researcher on pancreatic adenocarcinoma treatments
• Member of Israel Association of Oncology and Radiology

Prof. Ofer Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top cancer hospitals.

• 41 years of experience specializing in sarcoma and complex tumor cases
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy, Europe's leading cancer center
• ESMO faculty member for sarcoma treatment protocols
• Published extensive research on innovative cancer therapies

Prof. Nadir Arber leads one of Israel's few dedicated Cancer Prevention Centers, focusing exclusively on stopping cancer before it starts.

• 44 years of experience of experience treating gastrointestinal tract tumors
• Author of over 300 scientific papers on cancer prevention and gene therapy
• Heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Holds memberships with key international oncology and gastroenterology associations
• Completed research work at the prestigious NewYork-Presbyterian Center

Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery
• Handles complex transoral tumor removals

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, bringing expertise in medical education and patient care.

• General practitioner with 12 years of experience in private practice
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience in dermatological and laser treatments

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

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

Specializes in colon cancer treatment with a focus on targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormonotherapy
• Published research on prognostic factors in colon cancer
• Member of oncology research groups