Best Pancreatic cancer surgery doctors: TOP 60 doctors

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Kivanc Derya Peker

  • 4.5 Good 164 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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.

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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 164 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist with expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital. He then pursued a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

    Dr. Solak has managed many complex cancer cases. He has contributed to clinical advancements at respected centers, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has also worked at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital. His experience shows a strong commitment to cancer care and research.

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Jaume Capdevila

  • 4.7 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a highly qualified digestive and pancreatic cancer doctor, holding a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lleida and a specialization in Medical Oncology from Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EORTC, ESMO, ENETS, ASCO, GEMCAD, TTD, and GETHI.

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Mustafa Sahin

  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Cancer Surgery

    Pancreatic Surgery

    Bile Duct Surgery

    Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Surgery

    Gastric cancer

    Colon cancer

    Thyroid Cancer

    Obesity Surgery

    Diabetes Surgeries

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Pelles Sharon

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.

    Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.

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Ofer Merimsky

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

    Specialty:

    • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
    • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
    • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

    Education and specialization:

    • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
    • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
    • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
    • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

    Membership:

    • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
    • The American Scientific Cancer Society
    • European scientific medical organization
    • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
    • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Massimo Falconi

  • 4.5 Good 62 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Massimo Falconi is a gastrointestinal oncologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in pancreatic diseases. He practices at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan and has led 3,600 surgeries, including distal, total, middle pancreatectomies , pancreatic resections, and enucleations. He is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery and the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele with international experience in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden. Prof. Falconi has written over 330 articles and taken part in 350+ Italian and 220+ international conferences, and is a member of several organizations.

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Samet Yardimci

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  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Riccardo Rosati

  • 4.5 Good 62 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Riccardo Rosati is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) Department at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan, Italy. He is a highly experienced surgeon with over 30 years of experience, having completed medical degrees in general medicine and general surgery, as well as specialization in thoracic surgery. He is a member of multiple surgical associations, and has written over 300 publications. His department treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases per year.

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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

    Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

    • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
    • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
    • thyroidectomy
    • nephrectomy
    • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Gokhan Yilmaz

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  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is an experienced general surgeon with nearly 20 years in medical practice. He is known for his skill in complex surgical procedures. He earned his Master’s Degree from Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Doctorate in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

    Dr. Yilmaz worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years. He then served at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. In these roles, he managed a wide range of surgical cases. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, where he trained future surgeons and contributed to research.

    Dr. Yilmaz is currently part of the General Surgery Department at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He provides advanced treatments and high-quality patient care. His experience in state hospitals, research centers, and universities highlights his dedication to surgical excellence and patient safety.

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Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

    Breast disease treatment and surgery

    Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

    Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

    Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

    Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

    Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

    Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

     

    2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

    1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

     

    1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

    1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

     

    Courses and Conferences

    Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Levhi Akin

  • 4.5 Good 229 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Levhi Akın is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with more than 33 years of experience. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Dr. Akın is skilled in colon cancer removal, pancreatic tumor enucleation, inguinal hernia repair, pancreatic cancer surgery, and cholecystectomy.

    He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Medical Faculty. He also completed advanced military medical training. Dr. Akın is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Turkish Surgical Association. He has served on more than 10 editorial and advisory boards. His work shows a strong commitment to clinical excellence and medical research.

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Murat Sari

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Career


    2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

    Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

    2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    ASCO

    ESMO

    TTOD 

    AVOD 

    Publications

    In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

    Awards Received

    EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

    "The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

    Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

     

    Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

    ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Hasan Mutlu

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
    • 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
    • Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

    Work Experience

    • 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
    • Acıbadem Kayseri
    • 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
    • 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

    Expertise

    • Diagnosis of organ tumors
    • Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Targeted cancer therapies
    • Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
    • Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
    • Medical oncology
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Osman Civil

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2020

    Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

    • 2019 - 2019

    TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018 - 2018

    İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

    • 2018 - 2018

    TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018

    MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2009 - 2009

    DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    • 2009 - 2009

    10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

    • 2008 - 2008

    TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

    • 2006 - 2012

    Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

     

    Education 

    • 2012

    ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

    • 2003

    KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Kemal Rasa

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Kemal Raşa is an experienced general surgeon with over 20 years of practice, specializing in breast cancer, pancreatic and thyroid cancer surgery, and glucose metabolism and infection treatment. He is the President of the Surgical Infection Society - Europe and a lecturer in several departments. He is also a member of The Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E), The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), The World Surgical Infection Society, The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Surgical Association.

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Xavier Centeno Fornies

  • 4.7 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Javier Centeno obtained his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1988 and completed his specialization in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa between 1989 and 1993.

    Afterwards, Dr. Centeno completed additional training in the colorectal surgery department at the Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota (USA). Since 1993, Dr. Centeno has been a leading specialist in the surgery department at the Teknon Medical Center.

    Clinical and scientific work:

    Co-organizer of the Seminar on Endorectal Ultrasound Diagnostics. Advances in Colon, Rectum and Anus Surgery. Barcelona. March 1995.

    "Visiting Surgeon" in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, February 1996.

    Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. ICARD. EITS, Strasbourg. November 2002.

    Postgraduate student, associate professor of the Department of Urogynecoproctological Physiotherapy.

    School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Blanquerna. Ramon Llull University. Barcelona. 2003 2015

    Accreditation by ERAS-Society (Sweden) in 2016.

    Member of scientific communities:

    Asociación Española de Cirujanos

    · Societat Catalana de Cirurgia

    · American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons y de la University of Minnesota Alumni Association.

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Remzi Emiroglu

  • 5 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Remzi Emiroğlu is a leading specialist in pediatric and adult liver transplantation. He has over 30 years of experience in hepatobiliary and general surgery. Dr. Emiroğlu has performed hundreds of successful liver transplants. He is known for using advanced techniques such as living-donor liver transplantation. He also applies new methods to reduce complications. These innovations have improved success rates and helped patients recover faster.

    Dr. Emiroğlu also treats liver and bile duct tumors, pancreatic tumors, and both acute and chronic pancreatitis. He is experienced in transplant immunology. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at top institutions, including Başkent and Acıbadem Universities. His work has raised standards in transplant surgery. He has received both national and international recognition for his achievements.

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Irina Stepfansky

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Irina Stepfansky is an oncologist and internal medicine specialist at Sourasky Medical Center. She has more than 25 years of clinical experience. Since 2015, she has directed the Oncology Hospitalization department. Dr. Stepfansky earned her medical degree from Grodno University in Belarus. She completed advanced oncology training at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

    Dr. Stepfansky has been licensed in Israel since 2000. She has led and participated in many phase I-III oncology clinical trials. Her work has helped improve cancer care and patient outcomes. She is recognized for her expertise in both internal medicine and oncology. Dr. Stepfansky has a strong record in research and clinical leadership.

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