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Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 96 doctors

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Fermín Mearin Manrique

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • With over 40 years of experience, Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique heads the Digestive System Service at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of digestive system conditions
    • Founder of Teknon Institute for the Study and Treatment of Constipation & Incontinence
    • Author of over 400 scientific works
    • Member of The American Gastroenterological Association and The World Gastroenterology Organisation
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,061.64 - $6,382.58
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,567.51 - $20,888.45
Esophagectomy
$2,901.17 - $4,061.64
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Jaume Capdevila

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jaume Capdevila has performed over 900 oncology treatments and leads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Teknon Cancer Institute.

    • 25 years of experience in digestive cancers, including esophageal and gastric malignancies
    • Principal investigator in clinical trials for innovative cancer treatments
    • Member of top oncology societies like ESMO, ASCO, and ENETS
    • Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,061.64 - $6,382.58
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,567.51 - $20,888.45
Esophagectomy
$2,901.17 - $4,061.64
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur has performed 1,100+ treatments at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in esophageal cancer.

    • 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Authored 20+ papers and 10 book chapters in oncology
    • Recipient of the 2012 Oncology Research Award
    • Member of European Society for Medical Oncology
    • Associate professor with extensive academic background
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 45+ years of clinical experience
    • International leader in pancreatic and esophageal surgery
    • Founder and Medical Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
    • Uses Da Vinci robotic assistance for precision
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Chemotherapy for breast cancer
$4,061.64 - $6,382.58
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
$18,567.51 - $20,888.45
Esophagectomy
$2,901.17 - $4,061.64
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Alemdar specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, with extensive training at Akdeniz University Hospital – a major oncology center.

    • Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
    • Over 12 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
    • Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a JCI-accredited facility
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • 3,500+ robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

    • Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for da Vinci robots
    • Performs transoral surgeries for esophageal and laryngeal tumors
    • Specializes in robotic prostatectomy with nerve-sparing techniques
    • Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
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20 top ranked Esophageal cancer doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz specializes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, bringing deep expertise to complex esophageal cancer cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of experience in neuroendocrine tumors
    • Published multiple studies on gastrointestinal cancers
    • Works at a leading university hospital with advanced oncology facilities
    • Active in clinical research on tumor treatments
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Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
$7,000 - $12,000
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Karl J. Oldhafer

  • 4.6 Excellent 129 reviews
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek
  • Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is a leading expert in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgery, including esophageal cancer. He heads the Centre for Liver Diseases at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.

    • Senior Consultant of General and Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology
    • Specializes in radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery
    • Performs minimally invasive abdominal surgery
    • Works with a multidisciplinary team of oncology, gastroenterology, and radiology specialists
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Esophagectomy
$21,880 - $27,350
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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Elke Jaeger has been listed among Germany's top oncologists for 20 consecutive years. She leads Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic.

    • 38+ years of experience in oncology
    • Performed 1,100+ procedures
    • Professor of interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
    • Member of EORTC expert committee
    • Publications cited in 7,000+ scientific sources
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on esophageal cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Experienced in various thoracic surgical techniques
    • Works at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
    • Dedicated to patient-centered care
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Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
$7,000 - $12,000
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Hasan Mutlu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Specializes in targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. Associate Professor in Medical Oncology with extensive training in the USA.

    • Over 20 years of experience in medical oncology
    • Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
    • Fellowship-trained in the USA at Akdeniz University
    • Skilled in chemotherapy and complementary medicine approaches
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Elgun Samedov

  • 4.7 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
Esophagectomy
$6,500 - $12,000
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Altay Aliyev

  • 4.7 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
  • Dr. Altay Aliyev specializes in cancer treatment with a focus on innovative therapies at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

    • Trained at Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
    • Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy
    • Published multiple research papers on cancer treatment
    • Specializes in early diagnosis and palliative care
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Esophagectomy
$6,500 - $12,000
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Auala Hubert

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, bringing 33 years of focused oncology expertise.

    • Specializes in both medical oncology and radiotherapy for esophageal cancer
    • Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
    • Board-certified in oncology and radiotherapy with USMLE qualifications
    • Active member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
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Alon Pikarsky

  • 4.4 Good 12 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, training the next generation of surgeons in complex procedures. He has been a senior lecturer in surgery for nearly two decades.

    • 35+ years of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
    • Instructor in surgery at a major university hospital since 1995
    • Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
    • Active member of multiple surgical associations
    • Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients
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Saban Sec

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Sec brings extensive oncology experience to Medikalpark Hospital.

    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
    • Published multiple research studies on gastrointestinal cancers
    • Special interest in rare tumor treatments
    • Represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
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Tahsin Ozatli

  • 4.4 Good 17 reviews
  • 2016 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

    • Over 10 years of experience in oncology
    • Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal cancer
    • Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
    • Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
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Gul Alco

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology with over 20 years of experience, currently at Istanbul Medipol University.

    • Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
    • Associate Professor and later Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University
    • Expert in radiation oncology for cancer treatment
    • Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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Rana Niftaliyeva

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Specializes in integrative cancer treatments, including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

    • Focuses on hormonal treatment for breast cancer
    • Expert in treating precancerous conditions
    • Participant in international conferences with German doctors
    • Provides natural pain relief for cancer patients
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Muzaffer Al

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery, with extensive training at top medical institutions.

    • Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialized in laparoscopic antireflux surgery and advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery
    • Experience in oncological cancer surgery, including esophageal cancer
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Esophageal cancer Treatment

Bookimed has coordinated 541 patient requests for Esophageal cancer treatment, working with 96 specialists worldwide. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
47 years of experienceFunctional digestive disordersHeads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center. Founder of a specialized institute for constipation and incontinence. Author of 400+ scientific works.
Spain
from $350
26 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancersLeads the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumor Unit at Teknon. Principal investigator in clinical trials, contributing to innovative cancer treatment solutions.
Spain
from $615
20 years of experienceAdvanced esophageal cancerPerformed 1,100+ treatments with research focus on oncology. Award-winning specialist with European Society membership and academic credentials.
Turkey
from $130
46 years of experienceMinimally invasive esophageal surgeryPioneer in laparoscopic techniques with 12,000+ procedures. Director of his own Laparoscopic Center and medical board member at Centro Médico Teknon.
Spain
from $350
20 years of experienceEsophageal cancer casesSpecializes in gastrointestinal oncology with board certification. Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading oncology centers.
Turkey
Price on request
36 years of experienceRobotic-assisted proceduresCertified by Intuitive Surgical (da Vinci robots) – performs 3,500+ robotic surgeries. Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.
Czech Republic
Price on request
76 years of experienceNeuroendocrine tumors of the esophagusSpecializes in rare neuroendocrine tumors with published research on treatment outcomes. Part of a leading university hospital's oncology team.
Turkey
Price on request
Complex abdominal cancer casesRecognized as one of Germany's best visceral surgeons. Heads a specialized Centre for Liver Diseases with advanced surgical techniques.
Germany
Price on request
41 years of experienceSarcoma and esophageal cancerRecognized among Germany's top oncologists for 20 years. Leads Nordwest's Oncology Dept. EORTC committee member with extensive research influence.
Germany
from $480
34 years of experienceEsophageal cancer surgerySpecializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on esophageal cancer. Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital with advanced facilities.
Turkey
Price on request