Best Liver cancer Doctors Worldwide — TOP 125

Professor Bülent Karagöz specializes in complex liver cancer cases at Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate.

• 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapy
• Published 40+ research papers on oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Tanrikulu focuses specifically on treating liver cancer with chemotherapy and medical oncology. She works at the Anadolu Medical Center, a leading cancer hospital.

• Board-certified medical oncologist since 2017
• Placed 3rd in Turkey's highly competitive medical oncology exam
• Formerly headed the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Participates in international clinical studies for new cancer treatments

Dr. Mustafa Solak completed fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer.

• Specialized at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles complex cases of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions completed with MR-Linac – Assoc. Prof. Turkkan specializes in advanced radiation techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in stereotactic and MRI-guided radiotherapy for liver cancer
• Associate Professor with 27 published articles in oncology
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
• Trained at Maastricht University's MAASTRO Clinic in advanced techniques

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 200 liver surgeries with a focus on complex hepatobiliary cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries
• Specializes in liver cancer, pancreatic diseases, and complex biliary tract surgeries

Over 900 liver cancer treatments performed – Dr. Capdevila specializes in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 26 years of experience of experience in oncology with a focus on digestive cancers
• Led multiple clinical trials in gastrointestinal oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and other prestigious oncology groups
• Co-founder of Spanish Task Force Group for rare tumors

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

12,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Ballesta is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques for liver and pancreatic cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Founder and Medical Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic surgery
• Provides international consultations in Spanish and English

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in liver cancer at Galenia Hospital, with extensive training from prestigious institutions.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste
• Board certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Pfaffenbach performs over 9,000 endoscopic interventions annually as Chairperson of the Intestinal Oncology Center at Solingen.

• 34 years of experience specializing in gastroenterology and oncology
• Author of 130+ publications on gastroenterological treatments
• Head of Gastroenterology at Academic Hospital Solingen since 2008
• Member of European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in advanced liver cancer treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, including chemotherapy and targeted therapies. She actively contributes to oncological research, ensuring evidence-based patient care.

• Performs liver resections and chemoembolization for liver cancer
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Conducts research on patient attitudes toward clinical trials

Prof. Merimsky heads the sarcoma unit at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing deep expertise in liver cancer treatment with 41 years of experience of experience.

• Specialist in soft tissue and bone oncology
• Member of ESMO faculty for sarcoma
• Former Chairman of Oncology at Tel-Aviv University
• Extensive research in tumor immunology

Prof. Arber specializes in preventing and diagnosing GI cancers, not just treating them. He runs the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Published over 300 research papers on GI cancers
• Heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Ichilov
• Fellowship and research experience at a top US hospital
• Member of leading international oncology research societies

Specializes in targeted treatment and immunotherapy for liver cancer – combines precision medicine with advanced therapies at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University and Cleveland Clinic
• Extensive research on cancer treatments with multiple published studies
• Focuses on individualized treatment plans including cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormonotherapy
• Skilled in palliative care for cancer patients

Dr. Arnon Nagler is a hematologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a professor at Tel Aviv University and a renowned transplant expert. Dr. Nagler founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He also performed the first cord blood transplantations in the country. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University and is board-certified in hematology.

• Pioneered reduced–intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for blood cancers.
• Served as Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party for the EBMT.
• Published over 400 articles in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital with certification from Intuitive Surgical.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted procedures for complex cancer cases
• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical – makers of the da Vinci robot
• Heads one of the leading robotic surgery centers in the Czech Republic
• Member of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments including mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku.

• Treats precancerous conditions and breast cancer with hormonal therapy
• Offers natural pain relief and life extension for cancer patients
• Participates in international conferences with German and Turkish doctors