Page 5 - Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 138 doctors

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

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

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

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic and bile duct cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Seoul National University and University of California
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expert in pancreatitis and gallstones management
• Affiliated with the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association

Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastroenterology

Dr. Michael Van Kampen specializes in radiotherapy for colon cancer at Nordwest Clinic, focusing on precise and effective treatment.

• Expert in advanced radiotherapy techniques
• Works at Nordwest Clinic – a leading German medical center
• Focuses solely on radiotherapy for optimal cancer treatment

He has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions for gastrointestinal cancers and is listed among Germany's best doctors. His expertise focuses on complex abdominal surgery at Nordwest Clinic.

• Over of specialized surgical experience
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic and liver (hepatobiliary) surgery
• Fellowship-trained at top global centers like Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Johns Hopkins
• Pioneer of advanced techniques like intraoperative sonography and visualization
• Holds the prestigious title of Professor from Heidelberg University

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology – a senior leadership role overseeing complex cancer care at the Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in treating patients with colon cancer
• Works at Rambam – a leading tertiary hospital in Israel
• Holds a senior position guiding treatment protocols and research

Dr. Alexander Beny runs the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, bringing decades of focused expertise to colon cancer.

• Holds European and Israeli board certifications in oncology
• Director of the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service – specializing in digestive cancers
• Runs a dedicated Gastrointestinal Oncology clinic
• Completed advanced training in modern radiation therapy techniques
• Senior Physician in the Department of Oncology with extensive clinical experience

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

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

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

Professor Mordechai Vias specializes in endocrinology at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

• Expert in hormonal aspects of colon cancer
• Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

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.

Ezgi Sevic specializes in nutrition for cancer patients, with a focus on personalized dietary plans for colon cancer treatment.

• Graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University
• Completed specialized courses in bariatric nutrition and obesity
• Worked in oncology hospitals and community health centers
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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