Page 4 - Best Stomach cancer doctors: TOP 145 doctors

Dr. Topcu specializes in stomach cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers, with training at top international centers like MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Medical oncology specialist with 18 years of experience of experience
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Specializes in gastrointestinal system cancers including stomach cancer

Dr. Kaplan specializes in radiation oncology, focusing on precise treatment approaches for stomach cancer at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced radiation therapy techniques
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans

Prof. Zamir Halperin leads the Digestive System Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center with decades of expertise in gastrointestinal diseases and liver disorders.

• Director of Gastroenterology Institute for 42 years of experience
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specializes in advanced endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is one of Israel's best surgeons for the Whipple procedure, a key operation for stomach and pancreatic cancer. He leads the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Has over 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgeries
• Expert in complex colorectal operations
• Holds the senior role of Chairman of Surgery

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings extensive oncology training from Ohio State University and active participation in international clinical trials.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on stomach cancer
• Participated in Phase III CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101 studies
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Board-certified in internal medicine
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology for stomach cancer at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University – trained other specialists
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Completed residency at Kadir Has University

Specializing in virotherapy – a cutting-edge immunology approach for stomach cancer – Dr. Jaunalksne brings 49 years of experience of expertise to Pallas Clinic.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• Focuses on innovative immunological treatments

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery, with advanced training from Istanbul University and KTÜ Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Specialized in laparoscopic oncological cancer surgery techniques
• Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy specializes in stomach cancer treatment at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in medical oncology.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in international clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on FLOT regimen efficacy in metastatic gastric cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

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).

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.

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

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. Ozden brings over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology, with specialized training from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in internal medicine across multiple hospitals
• Graduated from English Medical Program at Istanbul University

Specializing in stomach cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with over 20 years of experience of experience
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Trained at Akdeniz University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

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.