Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Amit Tirosh is the Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international authority on von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease and hereditary tumor syndromes. Dr. Tirosh contributed to global clinical guidelines for VHL management. He also leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab at Sheba.

• Contributor to the international expert panel on VHL management guidelines.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals like JAMA and Gastroentrology.
• Maintains research affiliations with the NIH and the Weizmann Institute.
• Performs specialized NET treatments, including Lutetium-177 therapy and PRRT.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is an award-winning oncologist who has performed 1,100+ oncology treatments. He specializes in medical oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Completed his Medical Oncology specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology.
• Placed 1st in Turkey on the national Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam.
• Holds membership in major international oncology societies, including ASCO and ESMO.
• Published 42 articles in international medical journals.

Professor Yesim Yildirim specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors with 80+ publications and co-authorship in cancer treatment handbooks.

• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Professor at Halic University, mentoring future oncologists
• Completed advanced training at Rambam Medical Centre and Mount Vernon Cancer Center

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, with extensive experience in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Incorporates immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and smart drugs into treatment plans
• Completed an Observership Program at Houston Methodist Hospital in the USA
• Attends national and international congresses to stay updated with the latest oncology developments

Dr. Erdem Turemen is an endocrinologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He has authored over 25 national and international medical publications. Dr. Turemen treats diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disorders. He also manages complex diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands.

• Specializes in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management.
• Treats endocrine-related cancers including thyroid and adrenal tumors.
• Performs thyroid biopsies and subtotal thyroidectomy procedures.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a Top 10 global hospital by MTQUA.

Dr. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Sezer Saglam specializes in gastrointestinal oncology with a focus on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of ENET and other leading oncology societies
• Works at one of Turkey's premier oncology centers

Leader of the Israeli National Genomic Medicine Initiative – Dr. Raphael specializes in advanced genomic profiling for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• Primary investigator for multiple clinical trials in oncology
• Expert in liquid biopsies and comprehensive tumor genomic profiling
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology and IASLC

Heads the Medical Oncology Division at Israel's Sourasky Medical Center – one of the country's major university hospitals.

• Specialized in internal medicine and medical oncology at Sheba Medical Center
• Holds a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Speaks fluent English, making international consultations smooth

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Prof. Christoph Zielinski founded Vienna's Comprehensive Cancer Center – a leader in personalized oncology treatments combining immunotherapy and tumor biology.

• Specialized in hematology and medical oncology for 44 years of experience
• Heads the International Oncology Center at Wiener Privatklinik
• Former president of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Pioneer in individualized cancer therapies based on molecular profiling

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – a top specialist in Whipple surgery for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience as an abdominal surgeon
• Performs both open and minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Expert in the complex Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy) technique

Irina Stepfansky is the director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov) – a leading JCI-accredited hospital in Israel.

• Over 26 years of experience of medical experience since starting practice
• Specialized training in oncology at Ichilov's prominent department
• Works as a primary researcher in phase I-III clinical trials for new cancer drugs
• Board-certified in both internal medicine and clinical oncology

Dr. Inna Ospovat is a leading specialist in Lutetium-177 PRRT, pioneering this breakthrough therapy globally.

• Heads the nuclear therapy department at Ichilov – one of few centers offering this treatment
• Specialized in oncology and radiation therapy at Hadassah University Hospital
• Member of ASTRO and Israel Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in radiobiological treatments for gastrointestinal tumors

One of the best Whipple surgeons in Israel, Dr. Klauzner chairs the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Specializes in complex colorectal and pancreatic procedures
• Extensive expertise in gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Leads a top surgical team at a major Tel Aviv hospital

Prof. Köstler is an internationally recognized authority in precision oncology, focusing on targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over two decades of expertise in internal medicine and oncology
• Former Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, and solid tumors
• Focuses on biomarker development and individualized systemic cancer therapy

Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center – Dr. Fox specializes in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors with a focus on molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies.

• 14 years of experience of experience in oncology and hematology
• Specialized in genetics – enhances personalized treatment plans
• Active researcher in molecular biology for cancer therapies
• Member of German and American oncology societies

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University