Page 4 - Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 136 doctors

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is one of the best pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer doctors in the world, leading a specialized center for liver diseases at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.

• Specializes in metastasis surgery and minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Uses advanced techniques like radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery
• Heads the Centre for Liver Diseases, handling complex liver surgeries
• Collaborates with oncology, gastroenterology, and radiology specialists

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with experience at multiple oncology centers
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings robust experience in colon cancer treatment, with active participation in international clinical trials at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in medical oncology with over 10 years of experience of focused practice
• Contributed to Phase III studies like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Trained at Ohio State University in medical oncology
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and human subjects protection

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

Specialized in medical oncology since 2018, Dr. Alemdar focuses on colon cancer at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology and related fields
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Akdeniz University Hospital
• Continues to contribute to oncology research and patient care

Prof. Salman specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including colon cancer, using targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Board member of multiple oncology societies
• Uses comprehensive genomic profiling for personalized treatment
• Specializes in both common and rare cancer types

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Ozden specializes in Medical Oncology with extensive training and experience, currently practicing at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency and Medical Oncology Subspecialty
• Has over a decade of experience in Internal Medicine and Oncology

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for colon cancer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Department of Radiation Oncology
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University's Radiation Oncology program
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
• Worked at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in colon cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with an ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed Medical Oncology Fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Participated in international clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on treatment efficacy in metastatic colorectal cancer
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Specialized in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery – Dr. Muzaffer Al brings focused expertise from Istanbul University Çapa and Cerrahpaşa.

• 16 years of experience in medicine
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery training
• Specialized in bariatric and oncological surgery
• Works at BAH International – one of Turkey's leading hospitals

Dr. Auala Hubert heads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in colon cancer.

• Has 36 years of experience of experience in oncology and radiotherapy
• Holds board certifications in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Senior physician at Hadassah University Hospital
• Member of the Committee for Gastrointestinal Cancer in Israel
• Trained in medicine at the prestigious Hadassah University Hospital

Senior Consultant at Asklepios Hospital's Gastrointestinal Medicine Department – Dr. Mansfeld specializes in laparoscopic colon cancer surgery.

• Expert in minimally invasive 'keyhole' techniques
• Special clinical focus on colorectal carcinoma
• Member of the European Board of Surgeons
• Leads a Certified Hernia Centre for complex cases

Associate Professor Tabandeh specializes in colon cancer surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a mark of elite surgical excellence.

• Performs cancer surgery with minimally invasive techniques
• Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Bahçeşehir University
• Author and co-author of over 40 medical documents
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association

Specializing in virotherapy – one of the newest immunology fields – Dr. Jaunalksne brings cutting-edge approaches to colon cancer treatment.

• 49 years of experience of work experience in immunology
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine

A specialist focused exclusively on colon cancer surgery with over 39 years of experience of academic and clinical practice. He is the Residency Program Director for Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Israel Board Certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Instructor, Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer in Surgery for decades
• Member of multiple respected surgical associations
• Fluent in both English and Hebrew for patient communication

Performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, including 1,000 minimally invasive colon cancer operations annually at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• specializing in colon and rectal cancer
• Pioneered TaTME technique for rectal cancer – now trains surgeons globally
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• World's first to perform gallbladder removal through the mouth

Specializes in colon cancer and other oncological surgeries, offering specialized care at Büüyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery with focus on colon and gastric cancers
• Performs advanced pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries