Best Esophagectomy Doctors Worldwide — TOP 72

Dr. Kartal specializes in esophagectomy at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive training in advanced surgical techniques.

• Board-certified general surgeon with over 19 years of experience
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology and Turkish Surgical Society
• Trained in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a leading facility in Turkey

Dr. Kopty specializes in internal medicine and hematology/oncology, focusing on modern cancer treatments at Wiener Privatklinik.

• 36 years of experience in diagnosing and treating complex cancers
• Specializes in systemic therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Trained at the Medical University of Vienna
• Known for a compassionate, patient-focused approach

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. Sun Guangxi is a gastroenterologist at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He has performed thousands of painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. He specializes in the early detection and minimally invasive treatment of digestive cancers. Dr. Sun is a member of the Chinese Medical Association’s Digestive Endoscopy Society.

• Specializes in painless endoscopy using intravenous sedation for high-precision lesion detection.
• Performs endoscopic mucosal dissection (ESD) and complex polyp removals.
• Uses hand-drawn diagrams to explain clinical findings to his patients.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and Barrett's esophagus.

35+ years' experience in hematology & bone marrow transplantation – Dr. Nagler pioneered Israel's first cord blood bank.

• Director Emeritus at Sheba Medical Center's Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division
• Trained at Stanford University Hospital in hematology and transplantation
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party
• Performed Israel's first cord blood transplantations

Head of Gastroenterology and Oncology at Academic Hospital Solingen – specializes in complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• 34 years of experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Author of 130+ publications on gastroenterological treatments
• Specializes in malignant tumors of internal organs
• Member of the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Prof. Guler brings over 34 years of surgical expertise, specializing in esophagectomy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training at top Turkish institutions
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed advanced degrees in both public administration and health law
• Former assistant professor at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, specializing in complex procedures at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in Czech Republic
• Specializes in prostatectomy, transoral surgeries, and bariatric procedures
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Kittipanyaworakul specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology with training from Thailand's top institutions.

• Graduated from Chiang Mai University's Faculty of Medicine
• Completed gastroenterology training at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Further specialization at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at leading Turkish universities.

• Subspecialized in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Performed over 200 HIPEC procedures since 2018 – Dr. Ben-Yaacov specializes in complex oncological surgeries at Sheba Medical Center.

• Graduated with honors from Semmelweis University Medical School
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• ESSO-certified in HIPEC surgery from Hamburg, Germany
• Specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and clinical expertise to esophagectomy procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in General Surgery at Ankara University
• Member of the National Surgical Association
• Active in transplantation and surgical coordination

Dr. Bilal Ergul pioneered innovative gastroenterology treatments, including successful POEM surgeries that restore patients' hope and quality of life.

• Authored 100+ academic publications
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Focuses on patient-centered care

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for esophageal conditions, including early-stage cancer treatment. His work at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental focuses on minimally invasive techniques.

• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
• Published 19 international papers on gastrointestinal treatments
• Awarded Best Verbal Presentation in gastrointestinal cancers congress
• Specializes in ESD for early-stage esophageal cancer
• Expert in POEM procedure for achalasia

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including complex esophagectomies, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Fellowship-trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Handles a wide range of cancers, including lung and head-neck cancers
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, a leading facility for cancer care

Professor Omer Necip Aytug brings 46 years of gastroenterology expertise to esophagectomy cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University
• Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University Medical School
• Published numerous papers on gastroenterology topics
• Former faculty member at Duzce University Medical School

Dr. Sans Cuffí specializes in complex digestive system disorders, with extensive experience in inflammatory bowel diseases and esophagectomy procedures at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Completed advanced training at Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Author of 150+ publications and 500+ conference presentations
• Member of multiple prestigious gastroenterology associations
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic intestinal inflammation

Prof. Schindl specializes in complex oncologic abdominal surgery, including esophagectomy, with decades of experience at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Expert in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation
• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Published extensively on surgical oncology outcomes and liver regeneration
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik

Prof. Schoppmann is a pioneer in minimally invasive esophagectomy, combining robotic techniques with his extensive research on esophageal cancer biology.

• Head of Upper GI Surgery Unit at Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in esophageal and gastric malignancies
• Introduces advanced robotic surgical programs in Austria
• Published extensively on cancer biomarkers and tumor microenvironment
• Active in international oncology societies, shaping treatment guidelines

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol leads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced gastrointestinal treatments.

• Director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center
• Uses latest endoscopic and surgical techniques
• Expert in bariatric surgery and metabolic disorders
• Comprehensive approach to digestive system diseases