Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

Professor Lim Do Hoon leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in pancreaticobiliary cancer.

• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Specialty training at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital
• Expert in stomach and pancreaticobiliary cancers
• Also treats CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcomas, and hematologic cancers

Dr. Gutman specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery at Assuta Medical Center, Israel's leading private hospital.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in complex cancer cases
• Works at a top-tier medical facility with advanced technology
• Focuses exclusively on surgical oncology treatments

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association

Professor Kyu Taek Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• Gastroenterology specialist at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Tamar Jablonski-Perec completed a key oncology internship at the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Head of the Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Led the Breast Cancer Treatment Center and is a Professor of Oncology
• Doctor of Medical Sciences from Hebrew University in Jerusalem
• Member of several international cancer societies
• Awarded a scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

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.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

Professor Kraus has performed over 3,000 complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He is Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt.

• He has more than of experience as a gastrointestinal surgeon
• He is a nationally recognized specialist specifically in pancreatic surgery
• He trained at world-leading centers like Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA
• He leads an interdisciplinary center for pancreatic problems with multiple awards
• He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

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.

Professor Yoram Kluger specializes in oncosurgery at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on pancreatic cancer cases.

• Professor with extensive surgical experience in oncology
• Works at Rambam Medical Center, a key healthcare provider
• Specialized in complex tumor removal procedures

Dr. Leng Yin specializes in pancreatic oncology at Fuda Cancer Hospital with experience in top hospitals across Thailand and China.

• Expert in liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, and intestinal tracts oncology
• Worked at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Royal Siriraj Hospital
• Member of The Chinese Anti-Cancer Association

Over 3,600 pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Director of Pancreatic Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
• Trained at top international hospitals in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
• Published 330+ articles on pancreatic treatments
• Member of 5 major international pancreatic societies

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex surgeries for digestive cancers, including pancreatic cancer. His expertise ensures thorough and advanced treatment options.

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

Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych has performed 1,100 surgical procedures, specializing in oncological diseases of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space.

• 27 years of experience of clinical experience in surgery and oncology
• WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Holds titles of Candidate of Medical Sciences and Associate Professor

Dr. Topcu trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in pancreatic cancer at Biruni University Hospital.

• Medical oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Also trained at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Specializes in gastrointestinal system cancers

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – Dr. Sahibov focuses on precise cancer treatments.

• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in pancreatic cancer radiation therapy
• Educated in both Azerbaijan and Turkey