Gallbladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital, Luxor. He is Professor of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He previously served as Associate Professor (2015–2020), Lecturer (2010–2015), Assistant Lecturer (2003–2009), and Resident (2000–2003). He also worked as a Specialist at Gharbia Cancer Society.

He treats inpatients and outpatients with breast, soft tissue sarcoma, lymphoma, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and CNS tumors. His skills include image-guided brachytherapy, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT. He performs conventional and CT-based planning and 3D-CRT. He works with cobalt and linear accelerators and electron beam therapy. He provides HDR and LDR intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy. He also performs stereotactic radiotherapy, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation.

Member: Egyptian Cancer Society, ESTRO, ESMO.

Specializes in complex surgeries for gallbladder cancer at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with extensive training in pancreatic and bile duct procedures.

• Expert in oncological surgeries including gallbladder, pancreas, and bile duct cancers
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries alongside cancer treatments
• Skilled in thyroid and breast cancer surgeries
• Handles gastric and colon cancer cases with surgical precision

Specializing in liver and gallbladder cancer treatment, Leng Yin brings extensive experience from top hospitals in China and Thailand.

• Works at Fuda Cancer Hospital and Bumrungrad International Hospital
• Treats liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and breast cancers
• Member of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association

Dr. Muslum Tarkan specializes in complex stomach and gallbladder cancer surgeries, earning recognition in professional surgical associations.

• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Part of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Djuran Bogdan specializes in surgical treatments for gallbladder cancer at Dievo Surgery Center, with expertise in multiple advanced urological procedures.

• Performs laser and laparoscopic techniques for precise tumor removal
• Specializes in complex cases requiring 'second opinion' assessments
• Experienced in radical nephrectomy and other abdominal surgeries

Dr. Topcu is a specialist in gallbladder cancer with advanced training at prestigious oncology centers worldwide.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Member of ESMO, ASCO and other leading oncology societies
• 16 years of experience of medical experience focusing on oncology
• Trilingual (English, Turkish, Arabic) for diverse patient needs

Performed over 500 successful GERD surgeries using minimally invasive techniques at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialized in gallbladder and hepatobiliary surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
• Member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery

Specializes in radiation oncology with training at Marmara University – a leading medical institution.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology
• Works at Emsey Hospital's oncology department

Dr. Perez brings 12 years of experience of medical practice experience, including leadership roles in teaching and weight management in Puerto Vallarta.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• Special training in biomagnetism through Higher Institute
• Experience with minimally invasive procedures and lasers
• Background in dermatological and weight control clinics

Prof. Deraco has successfully treated over 1,200 patients with advanced peritoneal cancer techniques like CRS and HIPEC.

• Director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit since 2017
• Specializes in Cytoreductive Surgery and heated intra-abdominal chemotherapy
• Professor at Milan University, training future surgeons
• Published 250+ scientific articles on cancer treatment
• Fellowship-trained at Gustave Roussy Institute and Royal Marsden Hospital

Dr. Schad heads the Oncology Center at Berlin's Havelhöhe Community Hospital, leading a dedicated team focused on complex cancer cases.

• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Leads clinical research at the affiliated Research Institute Havelhöhe
• Member of Network Oncology and Berlin's Tumorzentrum
• Part of hospital management, coordinating comprehensive cancer care