Best oncologists in Italy: TOP 27 doctors

Barbara Alicia Jerechek is the Director of the Radiotherapy Unit at the European Oncology Centre in Milan and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Milan. The doctor specializes in radiotherapy for all types of cancer and metastatic tumors.

• 26 years of experience in radiotherapy;
• 140 scientific publications.

Professor Jereczek received her medical degree from the University of Gdansk (Poland) in 1992. She completed advanced training in radiation oncology at the Warsaw Cancer Institute, the University of Milan, and the Beatson Cancer Centre at the University of Glasgow (UK). Since 1997, the doctor has been working as a radiotherapy specialist at the European Cancer Centre. Since 2015, she has been the head of the radiotherapy department at the clinic.

Doctor's appointment

An appointment with Dr. Erechek to plan radiation therapy takes 30-50 minutes. The doctor reviews the patient's medical records and test results. She explains the diagnosis and talks about how further treatment will proceed. The doctor gives recommendations on how best to prepare for the course of procedures so that they are as comfortable as possible.

To get a consultation with Professor Erechek, leave a request on the Bookimed website. A coordinating doctor will contact you to agree on the date and time of the consultation.

Scientific activity

Professor Barbara Alicia Ereczek is the author of 140 scientific publications.

Professional achievements and awards

Between 1999 and 2003, Professor Jereczek received 4 awards from the Medical University of Gdansk for scientific research in the field of oncology and radiotherapy.

Membership in organizations

• ESTRO - European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology;
• AIRO - Italian Society of Radiation Oncology;
• Protocol Review Committee of the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy;
• Clinical Trials Quality Committee of the European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy.

Surgeon, senologist

Oncologist-urologist

Dr. X is the Director of the Radiation Oncology Unit and holds a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the School of Medicine of Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. He specializes in the application of high-tech radiation oncology treatments such as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Adaptive Radiation Therapy, and Brachitherapy. He has a particular focus on optimizing radiation treatments for Upper Gastro-intestinal, Prostate, and Lung cancers. He also is an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology for the Medical School, Radiation Oncology Resident Program, and Diagnostic and Therapy Radiography University Degree at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy and a Faculty Member of the ESTRO Teaching Course “Evidence Based Radiation Oncology”.

Director of the General Surgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital with Medical Degree with Honors from Catholic University, Rome, Italy and Certificate of Specialist in General Surgery. Experienced in performing over 1300 surgical procedures including liver, pancreas, and kidney transplants and 500 cases of oncologic operations. Teaching activity at School of Medicine and Surgery, Cattolica International, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. Member of Italian Society of Surgery and the Italian Society of Oncologic Surgery. Author and co-author of publications in international journals.

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.

Prof. Deraco has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cancers, particularly those affecting the peritoneum, a membrane in the abdomen. He began his medical career in 1989 at the Surgery and Experimental Oncology Departments of the Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute in Milan, Italy. Over the years, he has played a key role in advancing treatments for peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM). For more than a decade, he was the lead physician for the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program. Since 2017, he has served as the director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit, where he continues to focus on providing cutting-edge care for his patients.

Prof. Deraco’s expertise is in specialized cancer treatments like Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), and Pressurized Intra-Peritoneal Aerosolized Chemotherapy (PIPAC). These techniques aim to remove cancer and deliver heated chemotherapy directly to the abdomen, giving patients with PSM new hope. He has successfully treated over 1,200 patients using these advanced methods.

In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Deraco is a professor at Milan University, where he teaches future surgeons about peritoneal surface malignancies. His teaching extends internationally, as he has mentored over 30 postdoctoral fellows from prestigious institutions worldwide.

Prof. Deraco’s educational background is extensive. He earned his medical degree from the University of Messina in 1987 with top honors, followed by a specialization in general surgery five years later. His training continued in Paris, where he specialized in oncology at the prestigious Paris Dauphine University. He further honed his skills through fellowships in world-renowned institutions such as the Gustave Roussy Institute in France, the Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK, and the Washington Cancer Institute in the USA.

Throughout his career, Prof. Deraco has remained actively involved in research and professional organizations. He has published over 250 scientific articles and 25 book chapters, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment globally. He serves on the board of multiple scientific societies dedicated to cancer research, including the Peritoneal Surface Oncology International Group (PSOGI) and the Italian Society for Loco-Regional Cancer Therapy (SITILO).