Best Breast Cancer Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

The doctor is a highly qualified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer across all clinical stages, including curative and palliative care. With a medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and a five-year residency at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, the doctor holds a Master's Degree in Medical Oncology from the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).

Currently practicing at the International Breast Cancer Center (IBCC) and IOB Institute of Oncology Barcelona, the doctor has extensive experience in Phase I clinical trials and research. Clinical expertise extends to neuroendocrine tumors, gynecological cancers, and immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. The doctor is an active member of SEOM and ESMO.

Dr. Javier Cortés Castán, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist. He is the Director and Founder of the International Breast Cancer Center (IBCC) at Centro Médico Teknon (Quironsalud) in Barcelona. He has 25+ years of practice. He specializes in HER2‑positive and triple‑negative breast cancer. Expertscape ranks him #1 worldwide in HER2+.

He has authored 550+ publications and given 800+ presentations. He leads 150+ active clinical trials. His work helped enable 12 metastatic breast cancer treatments approved in Europe. He was a key leader in KEYNOTE‑522, KEYNOTE‑355, and DESTINY‑Breast03. He is the only Spanish oncologist with two papers in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. He is a 2026 Giants of Cancer Care honoree. IBCC provides advanced care and access to trials. Centro Médico Teknon is JCI‑accredited.

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system. Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience
• Expert in breast and thyroid surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Murat Atay specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with extensive international training, including at MDA Cancer Center in Houston.

• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques
• Over 33 years of experience in breast surgery
• Works at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul
• Educated at Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Specialist in oncological gynecology and radiotherapy – Dr. Sapra brings precise expertise to breast cancer cases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Focuses on surgical and radiological treatment of breast cancer
• Provides comprehensive care combining surgery and radiotherapy
• Trained in specialized oncology techniques

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a specialized breast cancer surgery team.

• Over 26 years of experience in oncology
• Primary researcher in clinical trials for breast cancer treatments
• Trained at prestigious Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Specializes in both internal medicine and oncology

Dr. Alemdar specializes in breast cancer surgery with a focus on oncology, trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 20 years of experience
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Extensive training in internal medicine and oncology

Prof. Dr. Didem Tastekin specializes in breast cancer treatment at Istanbul University Oncology Institute – one of Turkey's leading cancer centers.

• Medical oncology specialist with over 21 years of focused experience
• Extensive training at top institutions including Selçuk University and Istanbul University
• Professor at Istanbul University Oncology Institute since 2023
• Special interests in breast cancers and cancer vaccines

Dr. Gunel Mammadova is a breast and general surgeon. She treats breast diseases and performs breast and abdominal cancer surgery. Her practice also includes proctology procedures and thyroid surgery. She performs colonoscopy, gastrostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement. She provides surgical care for hernias and offers laparoscopic abdominal surgery. She also performs cholecystectomy and kidney transplantation.

Work experience: Marmara University (General Surgery); Memorial Şişli Hospital; Ege Hospital (General Surgery).

Chief Physician at a certified cancer center – Phd Viola Fox leads hematology, oncology, and palliative care at BKZ Solingen.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for breast cancer
• Board-certified in genetics for personalized treatment plans
• Active in molecular biology research to advance cancer therapies
• Member of the German Society of Oncology and American Association for Cancer Research

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Dr. Séverine Iborra leads the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, specializing in breast cancer surgery at the Bergisches Breast Center.

• Certified in gynecological oncology with a focus on breast cancer
• Fellowship-trained at RWTH University Hospital Aachen
• Active member of leading German medical societies
• Published research in molecular oncology

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsies – Dr. Zengel combines cancer removal with aesthetic reconstruction at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 12 years of experience in breast cancer surgery
• Expert in skin- and breast-conserving mastectomy techniques
• Trained in advanced ROLL and SNOLL biopsy methods
• Associate professor of general surgery with a doctorate in oncology
• Active member of the Turkish Surgery and Breast Diseases Associations

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast cancer surgery at Istinye Liv University Hospital, with a focus on personalized treatment plans.

• Experienced in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Previously worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with advanced training in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Over 16 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery
• Expertise in laparoscopic antireflux surgery

Prof. Kapan has over 31 years of experience specializing in general surgery, with a strong focus on breast cancer procedures. She works at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic roles
• Published 50+ scientific papers, including research on surgical techniques
• Member of multiple professional associations like the Turkish Surgical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in Breast Treatment by the SRC, Dr. Filip specializes in advanced breast cancer surgeries at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgeon with a focus on breast cancer treatment
• Offers a wide range of procedures from tumor excision to complex reconstructive surgeries
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for personalized patient care
• SRC-certified for excellence in breast treatment