Best Stomach cancer surgery doctors: TOP 40 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.

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expertise includes complex cases of stomach cancer
• Fellowship-trained at a top-tier cancer institute
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in digestive cancers at Centro Médico Teknon, with a focus on pancreatic and rare tumors.

• Completed fellowship at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden
• Member of prestigious organizations like ESMO and ASCO
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with 15+ years of experience

Dr. Lana Bijelic is an expert in peritoneal carcinomatosis, having trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital (2015-2019)
• Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University
• Multiple awards for surgical excellence
• Member of the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies

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

• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in minimally invasive robotic procedures
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Dr. Karl J. Oldhafer leads the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek – a specialist in liver and stomach cancer surgery.

• Senior Consultant specializing in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancers
• Heads the Center for Liver Diseases performing complex liver surgeries
• Expert in radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery techniques
• Uses innovative methods like ultrasonic knife surgery
• Works with multidisciplinary teams including oncology and radiology specialists

Board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in stomach cancer procedures at Galenia Hospital. Trained at top Mexican medical institutions.

• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Double board-certified by Conacem through 2030
• Performs surgical residency at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Professor Riccardo Rosati leads one of Italy's most recognized High Volume Centers for esophageal surgery at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery Department with 2,000+ surgical cases annually
• Specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery for foregut diseases
• Over 300 publications in gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of prestigious societies including The American College of Surgeons

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in stomach cancer treatments with 33 years of experience.

• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
• Board-certified in Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Israel Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for clear patient communication

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 complex surgical interventions, specializing in stomach oncology and Whipple procedures at Nordwest Clinic.

• 30+ years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic surgery
• Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of surgery'
• Uses advanced techniques like intraoperative sonography and minimally invasive surgery
• Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt am Main

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz brings advanced oncology training from Ohio State University to stomach cancer treatment at Lokman Hekim University.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology with experience in clinical trials
• Involved in CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101 phase III studies
• Holder of multiple CITI certifications including Good Clinical Practice
• Member of ASCO and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

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

• Associate Professor in oncology since 2016
• Experience in multiple oncology departments across Turkey
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Varocha Mahachai brings 45+ years of expertise in gastroenterology, with specialized focus on complex stomach conditions at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

• MD from Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top medical school
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology from University of California, San Francisco
• Holds FRCPC and FACG – prestigious international certifications
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Yogesh Batra is an award-winning gastroenterologist with 22+ years of expertise, honored by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Indian Association for Liver Studies.

• DM from AIIMS, New Delhi – among India's top medical schools
• Authored 30+ national and international publications
• Member of key GI societies including Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
• Frequently invited faculty at major GI conferences worldwide

Dr. de Lacy Fortuny has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, specializing in minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.

• Performs over 1,000 interventions annually
• Pioneer of transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
• Founder of laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectum cancer
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe

Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

Prof. Sung Hoon Noh leads the Yonsei Cancer Center, specializing in advanced gastric cancer surgery with a focus on comprehensive treatment approaches.

• Director of Yonsei Cancer Center at Yonsei University Health System
• Former President of the Korean Gastric Cancer Association
• Recipient of the Cancer Academic Award for contributions to gastric cancer treatment
• Expert in surgery, oncology, and gastroenterology for gastric cancer

Dr. Riad Hadad heads the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder department at Assuta Clinic – a leading center for gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

• Specializes in surgical treatment of gastrointestinal and liver cancers
• Trained in oncology at the University of Toronto
• Author of 60 scientific publications on cancer treatment
• Member of European and Israeli surgical oncology societies

30+ years of experience in surgical oncology – Dr. Pande specializes in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Expert in HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery for complex cases
• Awarded GEM and Chikitsa Bhushan for surgical excellence
• Organizes health awareness camps to educate patients
• Published papers contributing to oncology research

Dr. Hirsch specializes in gastroenterology at Assuta Medical Center.

• Experienced in gastrointestinal conditions
• Works at a leading medical facility
• Focuses on digestive health treatments