Best Esophageal cancer oncologists in Germany: TOP 31 doctors

• Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in esophageal cancer treatment at Barmbek Asklepios Hospital.
• Utilizes advanced methods including endoscopic resection, esophagectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.
• Has international experience practicing at medical centers in Germany and other leading institutions around the world.
• Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery and the German Cancer Society.
• Speaks German and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.

• Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, utilizing endoscopic examinations and advanced surgical techniques.
• Standard treatment options for esophageal cancer include endoscopic resection, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive esophagectomy.
• Prof. Pfaffenbach has experience of international practice at medical institutions in Germany, including Ruhr University of Bochum and Essen University Hospital.
• He is a member of the German Society of Gastroenterology, European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, and German Dietitian Association.
• He is the author and co-author of over 130 publications in gastroenterology and oncology.

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in esophageal cancer treatment, leading the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
• She utilizes advanced methods including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, endoscopic treatments, and targeted therapy.
• Her international training and practice include work at medical institutions in Germany, broadening her expertise in esophageal cancer management.
• Recognized as one of the best German oncologists by the Focus rating.
• She is a member of professional organizations such as the German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO).

Chief Physician of Helios Redeyt Oncology Department

Professor Jorg Groticke is the Chief Physician of the Oncology and Hematology Center at Bremen Mitte Hospital, specializing in the treatment of hematological malignancies and gastrointestinal tract tumors. He is a member of multiple medical organizations, and offers remote consultations for second opinions.

Radiologist. Hear of the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

Dr. Friedemann Schad is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and the head of the Oncology Center at the Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe in Berlin, Germany. He is also a member of the Management of Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, the Research Institute Havelhöhe, Berlin, Netzwerk Onkologie, Tumorzentrum Berlin, and Tumorzentrum gemeinnütziger & denominational hospitals in Berlin eV

Head of the Gastroenterology Department

Membership in societies:

German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology GDHO
German Association of Physicians

American Association for Cancer Research

Expert in scientific journals 

Close collaboration with leading haematologists 

Involved in molecular biology research on the treatment of haemato-oncological diseases

Specialization:

Comprehensive treatment of tumour diseases, in particular chemotherapy, immunotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy molecular diagnostics.

Work experience:

2006: Graduation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Köln

2011: Specialization ‘Haematologist, Oncologist and Immunologist’

2011: Deputy Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Clinic Köln, Haematologist, Oncologist and Immunologist. Cologne, Haemato-oncologist and senior palliative care physician

2016: Qualification as a specialist in genetics

2021: Chief Physician of the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at the certified interdisciplinary cancer centre BKZ Solingen.

Dr. Fox is also actively involved in molecular biology research to develop and implement innovative treatments for haemato-oncological diseases. Her scientific work in this area has contributed to significant advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer and the development of effective therapies.

Dr. Fox specializes in the comprehensive treatment of tumour diseases, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation therapy and molecular diagnostics.

Throughout her career, Dr. Fox has proven herself to be an outstanding specialist, constantly innovating treatment methods and approaches. Her patients receive the most effective and state-of-the-art treatments, which has earned her recognition and respect amongst colleagues and patients alike.