Best Pancreatic cancer surgery doctors: TOP 52 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Experienced in complex oncological cases.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Additional training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Deals with breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and head-neck cancers
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kemal Rasa specializes in minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery at Anadolu Medical Center.

• President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe
• Focuses on pancreatic and thyroid cancer surgeries
• Author of the National Surgical Infections Prevention Guide
• Member of the World Society of Emergency Surgery
• Lecturer at Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, recognized for his expertise in digestive cancers. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital
• Completed fellowship in endocrine oncology at Uppsala University Hospital
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
• Active member of multiple prestigious oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO

Dr. Alemdar specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in medical oncology.

• Graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2006
• Completed specialization in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University in 2018
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital for multiple years

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical, the maker of the original Da Vinci robots.

• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, specializing in pancreatic cancer surgery and organ transplants.

• Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeon in 2012
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery
• Played a key role in establishing organ transplant units
• Associate Professor since 2017

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment at Medical Park Antalya, with training in the US and Turkey.

• Internal medicine specialist with a focus on medical oncology
• Expert in chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy for cancer
• Conducts next-generation genetic research for personalized cancer treatment
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer surgery at Galenia Hospital.

• Board certified by Conacem - Mexico's top surgical oncology board
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Anahuac Medical School since 2020
• Trained at Mexico's National Medical Center

Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is an experienced general surgeon with nearly 20 years in medical practice. He is known for his skill in complex surgical procedures. He earned his Master’s Degree from Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Doctorate in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

Dr. Yilmaz worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years. He then served at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. In these roles, he managed a wide range of surgical cases. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, where he trained future surgeons and contributed to research.

Dr. Yilmaz is currently part of the General Surgery Department at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He provides advanced treatments and high-quality patient care. His experience in state hospitals, research centers, and universities highlights his dedication to surgical excellence and patient safety.

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

• 30+ years of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Director of Pancreatic Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
• Trained at leading international hospitals in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
• Published 330+ articles on pancreatic treatment
• Active member of 5 major pancreatic and oncological societies

Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery at San Raffaele – leads one of Italy's most recognized High Volume Centers for esophageal surgery.

• Over 2,000 surgical cases per year in his department
• Specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery of the digestive tract
• Published over 300 scientific papers
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including The American College of Surgeons

Specializes in complex pancreatic surgeries at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with extensive training from Northwestern University's Transplantation Center.

• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at prestigious Northwestern University for transplantation
• Member of multiple surgical associations including Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings international oncology expertise from Ohio State University to Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic cancer
• Participated in Phase III clinical trials for advanced treatments
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained in immunooncology at Central European Cooperative Oncology Group

Dr. Martin Schindl is a senior consultant at the University Hospital of Surgery, Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in surgery of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He also focuses on surgical cancer therapy. Dr. Schindl leads the surgical outpatient clinic for pancreatic and biliary diseases. He coordinates the interdisciplinary pancreatic cancer group at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna.

He founded the ABCSG Pancreas Working Group. Dr. Schindl reviews articles for international surgical journals. He is a member of several national and international surgical societies. He also serves on the ethics committee of the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Schindl has made important contributions to cancer therapy research and patient support programs.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers among other oncology cases at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 10 years of experience in oncology
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Previously worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Dr. Camkiran brings decades of surgical expertise to pancreatic cancer cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialized in general surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Attended national laparoscopic surgery courses
• Practiced at multiple hospitals across Turkey

Dr. Kazak specializes in complex abdominal surgeries, including pancreatic cancer procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in liver, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Skilled in treating colorectal and anorectal diseases
• Experienced in hernia and thyroid surgeries
• Specializes in breast diseases and cancer treatment