Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 142 doctors

• Dr. Bülent Karagöz specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with over 20 years of experience.
• Standard treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Dr. Karagöz has experience practicing at medical institutions of the NATO KFOR Command and Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Has written over 40 publications in cancer research.

• Mustafa Solak, M.D., specializes in the treatment of esophageal cancer with advanced expertise.
• Standard treatment methods for esophageal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, endoscopic procedures, and targeted therapy.
• International practice includes training at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.
• Graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
• Professional memberships: Turkish Medical Association, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

• Specializes in the treatment of esophageal cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Has practiced at medical institutions in the United States (University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital) and Turkey.
• Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and a member of the European School of Oncology (ESO).
• Over 20 years of experience in oncology with numerous international and national publications.
• Languages spoken: English, Russian (B1 level), Turkish.

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

• Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, offering chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and targeted therapy.
• He trained at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden, focusing on Endocrine Oncology.
• He holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and a specialization in Medical Oncology.
• Dr. Capdevila is a member of EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.
• He speaks multiple languages, which facilitates communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Prof. Fermín Mearin Manrique specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, utilizing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
• He has received extensive training at medical institutions in Spain, the Netherlands, and the USA, including the Mayo Clinic.
• With over 40 years of practice, he leads the Digestive System Service at Teknon Medical Center.
• He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology.
• He has authored over 400 scientific works, making significant contributions to gastroenterology research.

• Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with over 30 years of experience.
• He is an expert in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients with esophageal cancer.
• Standard treatment options include endoscopic resection, esophagectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
• Dr. López has international experience, having practiced at clinics in Spain and Latin America.
• He is certified by IFSO as a Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

• Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
• Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
• Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

• Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
• Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
• Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

• President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
• The American Scientific Cancer Society
• European scientific medical organization
• European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
• International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue

Prof. Nadir Arber is a top gastroenterologist from Israel with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is specialized in the prevention, early diagnostics, and treatment of GI cancers, with education from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and NewYork-Presbyterian Center. He has written over 300 papers on his research and is a member of numerous organizations in the field.

• Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, utilizing endoscopic examinations and advanced surgical techniques.
• Standard treatment options for esophageal cancer include endoscopic resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive esophagectomy.
• Prof. Pfaffenbach has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Germany, including Ruhr University of Bochum and Essen University Hospital.
• He is a member of the German Society of Gastroenterology, European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, and German Dietitian Association.
• He is the author and co-author of over 130 publications in gastroenterology and oncology.

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, leading the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
• She utilizes advanced methods including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, endoscopic treatments, and targeted therapy.
• Her international training and practice include work at medical institutions in Germany, broadening her expertise in esophageal cancer management.
• Recognized as one of the best German oncologists by the Focus rating.
• She is a member of professional organizations such as the German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO).

• Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital.
• Utilizes advanced methods including endoscopic resection, esophagectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
• Has international experience practicing at medical centers in Germany and other leading institutions around the world.
• Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery and the German Cancer Society.
• Speaks German and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.

Member of SICOB - Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and ACOI - Association of Italian Hospital Surgeons                                               

Dr Braun is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through Fundoplication surgery. He has performed over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. His expertise extends to diagnosing complex cases of GERD and offering comprehensive treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

He has carried out his main training experiences in various international institutions and specialization courses in general and digestive system surgery, including a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University, Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and numerous courses in Madrid, with Prof. E. Moreno Gonzales (Curso Internacional de Actualizaciòn en chirurgia General y del Aparato Digestivo) or in New Orleans (Medical Education at the 90th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons).

Dr. Braun has extensive expertise in the field of digestive surgery. He has focused on implementing advanced protocols and optimizing surgical techniques, while maintaining high standards of safety and patient care. He has collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated and personalized approach in the management of obese or digestive disorder patients, improving quality of life and reducing post-operative complications.

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

• prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
• transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
• thyroidectomy
• nephrectomy
• bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).