Best Esophagectomy Doctors Worldwide — TOP 66

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

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 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

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

• 34 years of experience 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 experience 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

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

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.

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

Specialized in gastroenterology at the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Osuská focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures.

• Performed endoscopies since 2010 at Nitra University Hospital
• Member of the Slovak Gastroenterological Society's Oncology Section
• Trains other physicians in endoscopic techniques
• Published research in professional journals and conferences

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 of experience in gastroenterology
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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

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

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. 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.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug brings 46 years of experience 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

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology at Intrarat Hospital, with advanced training from top Thai institutions.

• Diploma in Internal Medicine from Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Specialized in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital, focusing on digestive health

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

Dr. Ron Greenberg brings 35 years of experience of expertise to esophagectomy, heading the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in complex procedures like the Whipple surgery
• Senior leadership role in a major Israeli hospital