Page 3 - Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 117 doctors

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a dedicated team for esophageal cancer care.

• Over 15 years of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine and oncology at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Active researcher in clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Member of the oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center and is a top specialist in complex abdominal cancer surgery.

• Over 20 years of surgical experience
• Specializes in open and minimally invasive techniques
• Performs Whipple surgery for specific cases
• Leads the colorectal surgery department at a leading medical center

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

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

Dr. Klauzner is one of Israel's best surgeons for the complex Whipple procedure – a major operation for pancreatic and related cancers, performed at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 45 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in surgeries for the colon, pancreas, and esophagus
• Holds the leadership role of Chairman of Surgery at his 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

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler is a leading expert in targeted cancer therapies, with over two decades of experience in medical oncology.

• Specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers
• Deputy Head of the Clinical Division of Oncology at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on individualized systemic cancer therapy and immunotherapy
• Published research on biomarker development and tumor biology

Phd Viola Fox leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at BKZ Solingen, specializing in advanced esophageal cancer treatments.

• Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics for personalized cancer care
• Active member of American Association for Cancer Research
• Involved in molecular biology research for innovative treatments

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

Professor Keil specializes in diagnostic and interventional radiology at Academic Hospital Solingen, utilizing advanced imaging techniques for precise cancer detection.

• Graduated with honors from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• Leads the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology since 2022
• Expert in modern imaging techniques including MRI, CT, and ultrasound
• Trained under renowned Professor Rolf W. Günther in Aachen

Head of the Gastroenterology Department at Asklepios Altona Clinic, specializing in esophageal cancer treatments.

• Extensive experience in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Leads a dedicated team focused on esophageal cancer care
• Works at a renowned clinic with advanced treatment facilities

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

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

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for various cancers
• Published multiple studies on cancer treatment outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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

Dr. Ozden specializes in esophageal cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Practices at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

30+ years in immunology with a focus on virotherapy – Dr. Jaunalksne brings cutting-edge immunotherapy expertise to esophageal cancer treatment.

• Specializes in virotherapy, a novel approach to cancer treatment
• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute

Ezgi Sevic specializes in nutrition for cancer patients, with a focus on esophageal cancer. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University.

• Completed studies on insulin resistance and obesity
• Worked in oncology hospitals and community health centers
• Expert in post-bariatric surgery nutrition
• Advanced English proficiency for international patients