Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Leads the entire Oncology Center at Assuta Medical Center, bringing comprehensive coordination to your colon cancer care.

• Chief Physician overseeing all oncological services
• Practices as a specialist oncologist
• Works within a major, specialized medical center

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Gastroenterologist at Assuta Medical Center, a leading private hospital in Israel focused on advanced diagnostics and treatment.

• Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in colon cancer screening and management
• Focuses on precise endoscopic procedures

Dr. Jablonski-Perec brings insights from a top US cancer center, having completed her oncology internship at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Head of the Institute of Oncology since 1994
• Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
• Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from Hebrew University
• Member of several international cancer communities

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists, recognized by Focus magazine for 41 years of experience. She leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology and hematology
• Specializes in therapeutic individualized anti-tumor vaccines
• Performed over 1,100 procedures
• Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
• Member of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, with a strong commitment to the latest advancements.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

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

Specializes in surgical treatment of colon cancer and other abdominal oncological diseases at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Performs laparoscopic operations for various abdominal conditions
• Treats acute abdominal emergencies including intestinal obstructions
• Experienced in bariatric surgery and metabolic dysfunction

Over 500 successful minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in gastrointestinal surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI surgical societies
• Focuses on complex GERD cases and personalized treatment plans

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

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. Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings extensive international experience in colon cancer treatment, having trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers
• Member of prestigious oncology societies: ESMO, ASCO, and TTOD
• Over 16 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Works with latest treatment protocols from top cancer centers worldwide

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology specializing in colorectal cancers – Dr. Ayhan leads research on advanced treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Published multiple studies on metastatic colorectal cancer outcomes
• Active participant in international clinical trials for novel therapies
• Special focus on molecular oncology approaches
• Extensive experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal tumors, with significant research contributions in the field.

• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
• Expertise in both treatment and research of rare cancer presentations
• Active in multi-center studies for novel treatment approaches
• Associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital's oncology department