Best Stomach cancer surgery doctors: TOP 56 doctors

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

• 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

• 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
• 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
• 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

• 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
• 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

• 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
• 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
• 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
• 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

• Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
• 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
• 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
• 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
• 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
• 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020

Dr. Riad Hadad is a leading Israeli surgeon and oncologist. He specializes in surgical treatment of gastrointestinal and liver cancer.

Education and professional experience

• Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute of Medicine in Haifa, Israel;
• Internship at Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel;
• specialization in general surgery at Tel Aviv University, Israel;
• specialization in the field of oncology of the gastrointestinal tract and liver at the medical center of the University of Toronto, Canada;
• Today, Dr. Hadad heads the department for the treatment of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder at Assuta Clinic.

Scientific activity

Dr. Riad Hadad is the author of 60 scientific publications and a speaker at international symposia and conferences.

Membership in international associations

• Israel Medical Association;
• Israel Surgical Society;
• Israeli Society of Surgical Oncology;
• Association of Surgical Oncologists;
• European Society of Surgical Oncology;
• European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.

One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.

Dr. Thomas Carus is an endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, and surgeon at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek. He is a highly skilled tummy tuck surgeon and founding member of the International Endohernia Society (IHES). He has a degree in general medicine, a doctorate in general medicine and surgery and a specialty in visceral surgery. He is a member of several organizations including the Surgical Association for Minimally Invasive Surgery, the German Society for Bariatric Surgery, the German Society of Surgery, the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Hernia Association.

Prof. Sung Hoon Noh is the Director of the Yonsei Cancer Center and specializes in advanced gastric cancer treatment. He has served in various leadership roles in various cancer and surgical societies and has been awarded multiple accolades for his outstanding work in surgery.

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Bartels is a highly experienced surgical oncologist with 34+ years of experience and extensive training and involvement in various professional societies. He is a graduate of Hannover Medical School, Germany and has published in both national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Budach *Prof. Dr.med. Volker Budach

He completed his medical studies at the University of Essen and was appointed to the Department of Radiotherapy at the Charité Hospital in Berlin in 1993. He successfully headed this department until 2022, with almost 40 years of professional and 30 years of managerial experience. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Budach, numerous clinical studies were conducted, especially in the therapy of head and neck tumors. Along with other tumors such as sarcomas, bronchial carcinomas and breast carcinomas, which are his clinical and scientific focus. Prof. Dr. Budach founded and for many years jointly directed the comprehensive cancer center at the Charité. In addition to his function as director of the clinic, he also headed the Charité Center 14, which combined the topics of imaging and oncology. Prof. Budach was President of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) and President of its congress. At the EORTC, he headed the head and neck tumour group for many years. He is the author of numerous important papers on the optimisation of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of head and neck tumours. After 30 years of leading the clinic, Prof. Dr. Budach decided to transfer his experience in radiation oncology to the RadioOnkologie Vosspalais clinic. Prof. Dr. Budach is a member of the professional associations DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO.

Member of SICOB - Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and ACOI - Association of Italian Hospital Surgeons                                               

Dr Braun is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through Fundoplication surgery. He has performed over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. His expertise extends to diagnosing complex cases of GERD and offering comprehensive treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

He has carried out his main training experiences in various international institutions and specialization courses in general and digestive system surgery, including a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University, Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and numerous courses in Madrid, with Prof. E. Moreno Gonzales (Curso Internacional de Actualizaciòn en chirurgia General y del Aparato Digestivo) or in New Orleans (Medical Education at the 90th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons).

Dr. Braun has extensive expertise in the field of digestive surgery. He has focused on implementing advanced protocols and optimizing surgical techniques, while maintaining high standards of safety and patient care. He has collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated and personalized approach in the management of obese or digestive disorder patients, improving quality of life and reducing post-operative complications.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar is a leading Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience. He has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries. His main focus areas are Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. He is involved in more than 200 clinical trials and has contributed to many national and international publications.

Dr. Nagarkar trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He teaches DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Dr. Nagarkar is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients.

Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.

Dr. Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych is a specialist in general and laparoscopic surgery, oncology, and ultrasound diagnostics. He is a Candidate of Medical Sciences, an associate professor, and a doctor of the highest category. Dr. Nuamanovych is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Bariatric Surgeons and the World Organization of Bariatric Surgeons (IFSO).

He works as a WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery. He is also President of the Association of Arab Doctors of Ukraine. Dr. Nuamanovych has performed thousands of surgeries, including hernia repairs, bariatric procedures, and cancer operations. His skills are recognized internationally. He speaks English and Arabic fluently.

Education & Specialization

• 1994 to 2000 – Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 to 2006 – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Specialization in General Surgery
• 2008 to 2010 – İstanbul Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital, Gastroenterology Surgery Sub-Specialization

Work Experience

• Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Specialization in General Surgery
• Kahta State Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
• İstanbul Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital – Gastroenterology Surgery Sub-Specialist
• Çanakkale 18 Mart University, Department of General Surgery Faculty Member

Professional Memberships

• -Turkish Surgical Association
• -Gastroenterology Surgery Association

Scientific Publications

Scientific Publications

L-Carnitine has a protective effect on the colonic mucosa during abdominopelvic radiotherapy in rats – Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira

Preoperative local staging of colorectal cancer patients with MDCT – Hepato-gastroenterology

The effect of amifostine on bacterial translocation after radiation-induced acute enteritis – Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira

In Vitro Effects of Pantoprazole on Contractile Tone and Contraction Frequency of Rat Pyloric Sphincter – Latin American Journal of Pharmacy

Endovascular treatment of delayed hemorrhage developing after pancreaticoduodenectomy – Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift

Perianal Giant Condyloma Acuminatum (Buschke‐Löwenstein Tumor): A Case Report – Case Reports in Surgery

Management of flap dehiscence after Limberg procedure for recurrent pilonidal disease using NPWT – ABCD Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva

Isolated omental panniculitis: Two case reports and review of literature – European Journal of General Medicine

The Effect of Endobag Usage on Port Site Infection During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Benign pneumoperitoneum after diagnostic colonoscopy: Case Report – Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease

Prof. Dr. Varocha Mahachai is a senior Medical Gastroenterologist with extensive experience and credentials, including MD from Chulalongkorn University, MSc from University of Alberta, FRCPC, FACG, and Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology from University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh, MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), is a specialist in Surgical Oncology. He has 3 years of experience at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik. He focuses on oral cancer treatment, organ preservation, and functional rehabilitation for oral cancer patients.

Dr. Shaikh has completed a Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. He is skilled in complex maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries. He is also an active researcher with several publications in reputed journals. His work shows a strong commitment to improving cancer care.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is an experienced oncological surgeon with 10 years in the field. He has performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. He earned his MBBS from MIMER, Pune, and completed his MS at GMC Panaji. He also completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

Dr. Banswal has worked as a Co-principal Investigator in several research projects. He has published his work in both national and international journals. He is known for his patient-friendly and ethical approach. His main expertise is in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries, where he consistently delivers excellent results.