Page 4 - Best Esophageal cancer doctors: TOP 117 doctors

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

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.

Specializes in oncological surgery with expertise in esophageal cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Skilled in gastric and colon cancer procedures
• Performs bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

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

With 30+ years of expertise, Prof. Reni specializes in gastro-esophageal cancers at San Raffaele and leads pancreatic cancer research.

• Coordinates AIOM guidelines for pancreatic cancer treatment
• Published 180+ papers on cancer therapies
• Director of Pancreas Center at San Raffaele
• Runs clinical trials for metastatic pancreatic cancer

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for esophageal cancer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Performs 1,000+ interventions annually using laparoscopic and robotic methods
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• World-renowned pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery techniques
• Lecturer on advanced laparoscopy and surgical techniques

Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center with a strong focus on esophageal cancer.

• Special interests in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology associations including ASCO and ESMO
• Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine

Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer treatments.

• Expert in surgical interventions for complex esophageal cancer cases
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical institutions
• Focuses on providing personalized treatment plans

Professor Haciibrahimoglu specializes in thoracic surgical oncology, including esophageal cancer, with expertise in VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery).

• Trained at University of Paris-Sud and Vienna Medical School
• Over 20 years of experience in thoracic surgery
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in complex esophageal cancer cases.

• Extensive experience in oncology with a focus on esophageal cancer
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel
• Handles both diagnosis and treatment planning

Dr. Alexander Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer.

• Board-certified in both Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Headed multiple oncology departments, including the Italian General Hospital
• Trained in modern Brachytherapy Techniques through ESTRO
• European Community Board certified in Medicine

Professor Jablonski-Perec trained at the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – bringing world-class esophageal cancer expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Institute of Oncology at Hadassah
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• Member of international cancer research communities
• Recipient of Hadassah Medical School scholarship

Radiotherapist specializing in esophageal cancer treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on precise radiation therapy techniques
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care
• Utilizes advanced imaging for targeted treatment

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. Derin is a leading specialist in medical oncology with over 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment.

• Expert in gastrointestinal cancers, including esophageal cancer
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Associate Professor with extensive academic experience
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a top medical facility

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focused training in oncology treatments including esophageal cancer.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Specialization training completed at a leading Turkish medical institution

500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for GERD.

• 25 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI – leading Italian surgical societies
• Focuses on complex GERD cases with personalized treatment plans