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Best Whipple surgery doctors: TOP 54 doctors

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Kivanc Derya Peker

  • 4.6 Excellent 208 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained at Mayo Clinic's hepatopancreatobiliary surgery unit
    • Founder of a dedicated HPB surgery training unit in Turkey
    • Holds additional doctorate in medical biology and aging
    • Performs both open and endoscopic approaches
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 208 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak completed his fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers like those requiring Whipple surgery.

    • Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    • Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    • Performs surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic cases
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$15,000 - $18,000
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.8 Excellent 164 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries, including Whipple procedures, at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

    • Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
    • Published 43 international and 16 national research articles
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal surgeries
    • Received 9 awards for exceptional surgical work
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Erhun Eyüboğlu

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Over 40 years of surgical experience – Prof. Eyüboğlu specializes in pancreatic cancer surgery, including the Whipple procedure, at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Promoted skills at Johns Hopkins University in the US
    • Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Specializes in both cancer and obesity surgery
    • Leads scientific work in the field of pancreatic surgery
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$15,000 - $16,000
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Halil Alis

  • Leading doctor for Whipple surgery
  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Prof. Halil Alis is a specialist in laparoscopic procedures for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, including Whipple surgery. His research and publications focus on gastrointestinal and emergency surgery.

    • Over 20 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
    • Member of multiple prestigious international surgical associations
    • Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals
    • Trained at Istanbul University's School of Medicine
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Pelles Sharon

  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in complex cancer surgeries, including Whipple procedures, at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

    • Expert in gastrointestinal oncology with extensive surgical experience
    • Provides advanced treatments like HIPEC and immunotherapy
    • Active in clinical research on cancer therapies
    • Performs various pancreatic and liver cancer surgeries
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Ofer Merimsky

  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Merimsky is a leading expert in oncology with a focus on sarcoma and bone tumors, leading the unit at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Over 25 years of specialized experience in orthopedic oncology
    • Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy, a premier sarcoma center in Paris
    • Published extensively on bone and soft tissue malignancies
    • Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and IASLC
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a global leader in complex cancer surgeries. He completed a fellowship in organ transplantation and digestive system surgery.

    • Board-certified in gastroenterology surgery with 15+ years of experience
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for digestive system procedures
    • Turkey's first-ranked specialist in gastroenterological surgery exams
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$20,000 - $30,000
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Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Performed over 2000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate – Prof. Aliosmanoglu leads the Organ Transplantation Unit at Medical Park Antalya.

    • Specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation
    • Trained at Başkent and Dicle Universities
    • Managed transplantation units at multiple university hospitals
    • Published research on hepatobiliary and pancreatic treatments
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Soykan Barlas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in Whipple surgery with extensive experience in kidney and pancreas transplants at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in general surgery and transplants
    • Published more than 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
    • Received advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland
    • Currently serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University
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Levent Kaptanoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Kaptanoglu brings 25+ years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center.

    • Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the American Society for Transplantation
    • Specializes in hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries
    • Trained at Istanbul University and Northwestern University
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Osman Civil

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Osman Civil specializes in complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including Whipple procedures, at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training in digestive system surgeries
    • Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
    • Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
    • Completed residency at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
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$18,000 - $25,000
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Thomas W Kraus

  • Leading doctor for Whipple surgery
  • 4.5 Good 52 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed 3,000+ complex gastrointestinal surgeries, specializing in Whipple procedures. He leads Nordwest Clinic's pancreatic surgery center.

    • Nationally recognized expert in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery
    • Founder of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
    • Trained at top cancer centers including Johns Hopkins and Memorial Sloan-Kettering
    • Recipient of multiple international awards for surgical excellence
    • Member of FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
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Xavier Centeno Fornies

  • 4.7 Excellent 438 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at Mayo Clinic's colorectal surgery department – bringing world-class expertise to Whipple surgery at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Specialized in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery since 1993
    • ERAS-Society accredited for enhanced recovery protocols
    • Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
    • Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for complex cases
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$29,759.51 - $32,140.27
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Yildiray Yuzer

  • 5 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Performed over 4,500 liver transplants – Dr. Yuzer specializes in hepatobiliary surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • 38 years of experience in general surgery
    • Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    • Specializes in liver and bile duct surgery
    • Professor of general surgery with numerous publications
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Association
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specializes in Whipple surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with over 15 years of medical experience.

    • Completed Medical Oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
    • Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital for 6 years
    • Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Irina Stepfansky

  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky specializes in complex oncological cases.

    • 15+ years of experience in oncology
    • Primary researcher in clinical oncology studies
    • Trained at Tel Aviv Medical Center
    • Board-certified in internal medicine and oncology
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Mustafa Ondzhel

  • 4.6 Excellent 473 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Mustafa Ondzhel specializes in complex colorectal and oncological surgeries, with extensive training at Cleveland Clinic.

    • Head of Surgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital
    • Certified by the European Commission on Coloproctology
    • Published research on laparoscopic resection of rectal adenocarcinoma
    • Recipient of multiple awards for surgical research
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$28,000 - $28,000
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Ron Greenberg

  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Over 20 years specializing in Whipple surgery – Dr. Greenberg leads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Expert in both open and minimally invasive techniques
    • Heads a dedicated colorectal surgery team
    • Performs complex abdominal procedures regularly
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Joseph Klauzner

  • 4.5 Good 154 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • One of Israel's best Whipple surgeons – Dr. Klauzner has over 45 years of experience in pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery.

    • Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center
    • Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal procedures
    • Extensive experience with complex Whipple surgeries
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Bookimed Insights: Top Whipple surgery Specialists in the World ()

Bookimed has coordinated 205 requests for Whipple surgery globally, collaborating with 54 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
22 years of experienceComplex pancreatic cancer casesMayo Clinic-trained in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery with 400+ pancreatic procedures. Founded Turkey's HPB training unit and researches cancer biology.
Turkey
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20 years of experiencePancreatic cancer surgeryFellowship-trained specifically in gastrointestinal cancers at a top cancer institute. Performs advanced oncological surgeries including Whipple procedure.
Turkey
from $100
29 years of experienceComplex hepatopancreatobiliary casesSpecializes in minimally invasive Whipple procedures with extensive laparoscopic expertise. Published 59 research articles and received 9 surgical awards.
Turkey
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44 years of experiencePancreatic cancer surgerySpecializes in Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer, with training at Johns Hopkins. Active lecturer and researcher in surgical oncology.
Turkey
from $130
34 years of experienceLaparoscopic Whipple surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive approaches to pancreatic surgery. Active member of SAGES, EAES, and IASGO – global leaders in surgical innovation.
Turkey
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23 years of experienceComplex pancreatic cancer casesSpecializes in Whipple surgery and advanced gastrointestinal oncology. Active researcher with expertise in HIPEC and immunotherapy treatments.
Israel
from $825
41 years of experienceComplex pancreatic tumorsLeads Israel's largest sarcoma unit with extensive Whipple procedure experience. Fellowship-trained at Paris' Gustave Roussy Institute. ESMO Sarcoma Faculty member.
Israel
from $950
23 years of experienceComplex pancreatic surgeriesFellowship-trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center with expertise in digestive system reconstruction. Turkey's top-ranked gastroenterological surgeon.
Turkey
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23 years of experienceComplex hepatobiliary casesExtensive experience with high success rates – 2,000+ hepatobiliary surgeries and 1,000 liver transplants. Leads transplantation unit and university research.
Turkey
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24 years of experienceComplex pancreatic surgeriesSpecializes in Whipple surgery with a strong background in kidney and pancreas transplants. Published extensively and trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques.
Turkey
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