Page 5 - Best Colon cancer doctors: TOP 136 doctors

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga brings over 36 years of experience of specialized oncology experience, currently practicing at Quirónsalud Alicante.

• Head of Oncology at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra for 36 years of experience
• Specialist in Medical Oncology at Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatments
• Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

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

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

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