Page 3 - Best oncologists in Germany: TOP 78 doctors

Ranked among Germany's TOP 100 doctors for GI lesions by Focus magazine – Prof. Porschen helps shape national guidelines for esophageal cancer treatment.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal tumors for over 30 years
• Director of Internal Medicine at Bremen-Ost Clinic since 2000
• Honored with the 2005 Merit Award for metastatic colorectal carcinoma research
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Institute in hematology

Director of Neurosurgery at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, Dr. Neubauer specializes in complex brain tumor cases and advanced neurosurgical procedures.

• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise tumor removal
• Specializes in pituitary gland tumors and neurotraumatology
• Conducts research on neurological disorders and brain tumors
• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation and nerve transplants

Professor Jorg Groticke leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Bremen Mitte Hospital, specializing in gastrointestinal and hematological cancers.

• Chief Physician with decades of experience in oncology
• Specializes in hematological malignancies and GI tract tumors
• Member of German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Lectures on innovative cancer therapy at Bremen Oncology Society
• Offers remote consultations for second opinions

Dr. Johann Ockenga combines 20+ years of surgical oncology expertise with specialized nutritional medicine guidelines for cancer care.

• Focuses on gastrointestinal cancers like sigmoid adenocarcinoma and colon cancer
• Secretary of the German Society of Nutritional Medicine
• Published extensively in the World Journal of Gastroenterology
• Developed guidelines for nutritional medicine in cancer patients

Prof. Huseyin Bektas leads the Department of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, specializing in complex cancer cases.

• Author of numerous scientific publications in oncology
• Member of the Association of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
• Teacher at the Hanover School of Medicine
• Chief Physician overseeing surgical oncology cases

Prof. Sebastian Melchior specializes in robotic surgery for urologic cancers – named one of Germany's top urologists by Focus magazine.

• Leads the Urology and Nephrology Department at Bremen-Mitte Clinic
• Trained at Harvard and the University of Washington
• 20+ years of experience in tumor surgeries
• Authored 10 scientific publications on genitourinary tumors
• Offers both in-person and remote consultations

30+ years specializing in bone marrow transplants and advanced liver cancer treatments – Dr. Hertenstein leads complex oncology cases at Bremen-Mitte Clinic.

• Expert in all types of bone marrow transplants, including autologous and allogenic
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for liver tumors
• Develops targeted chemotherapy protocols for various cancers
• Contributor to numerous oncology research publications

Prof. Naumann leads a top-tier team at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, specializing in head and neck reconstructive surgery.

• Board member of the German Society of ENT Medicine
• Specializes in tissue engineering for cartilage transplants
• Director of ENT Clinic at Bremen-Mitte since 2011
• Professor at the University of Saarland

Prof. Markus Zutt combines surgical precision with advanced diagnostic techniques for melanoma treatment at Bremen-Mitte Clinic.

• 18+ years of expertise in dermatosurgery and melanoma treatment
• Specializes in lymph node and skin sonography for accurate staging
• Published researcher on dermato-surgical procedures and wound healing
• Professor at University Medicine, Göttingen – trains future dermatologists
• Professional member of German Dermatological Society (DDG)

Dr. Aydogdu leads the Breast and Gynecological Cancer Center at Bremen-Mitte, combining surgical and oncological expertise in women's cancers.

• Director of Gynecology, Oncogynecology and Senology at Bremen-Mitte Clinic
• Specializes in ovarian, cervical, and breast cancer treatment
• Heads a dedicated center for comprehensive gynecological cancer care
• Focuses on advanced surgical and therapeutic approaches

Professor Arne-Joern Lemke leads the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Center at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, specializing in advanced imaging for precise cancer diagnostics.

• 30+ years of experience in radiology and nuclear medicine
• Expert in MRI, CT, and PET-CT imaging techniques
• Former senior doctor at Charité Hospital's Radiology Department
• Author of multiple research theses on imaging for cancer
• Provides remote consultations for international patients

Head of Ophthalmology Clinic at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe's leading medical institutions.

• Specializes in ocular oncology with 20+ years of experience
• Expert in advanced treatments for eye cancer and related conditions
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Oncology

Dr. Friedemann Schad leads the Oncology Center at Havelhöhe Community Hospital, specializing in complex digestive and pancreatic cancers.

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Active member of Tumorzentrum Berlin for cutting-edge research
• Part of the Research Institute Havelhöhe, focusing on innovative treatments
• Coordinates multidisciplinary cancer care as part of hospital management
• Affiliated with Network Oncology for comprehensive patient support

Prof. Dr. Johann Pratschke is a founding member of the European Pancreas Society, specializing in complex laparoscopic cancer surgeries.

• 20+ years of experience in surgical oncology at Charité Berlin
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for liver tumors
• Published numerous research articles on advanced surgical methods
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence

Prof. Dr. Christian Witt heads the Department of Pulmonology at Charité University Hospital – Europe's largest university hospital.

• Specializes in multimodal therapy for lung cancer
• Over 25 years of experience in pulmonology
• Expert in endoscopic lung volume reduction for emphysema
• Professor at Charité since 1998

Prof. Vajkoczy leads Charité's Neurosurgery Department – performing 4,000+ neurosurgeries annually, including complex brain and skull base tumor removals.

• Specializes in cerebrovascular disorders and brain tumor treatments
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Research Award
• Head of Neurosurgery & Pediatric Neurosurgery since 2008
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Chief physician, Urologist

Head of the Center of Oncology at Charité – one of Europe's leading university hospitals, specializing exclusively in cancer care.

• Focuses on adenocarcinoma and advanced cancer treatments
• Expert in the Da Vinci Robotic System for precise surgery
• Leads a multidisciplinary oncology center with comprehensive strategies
• Part of the esteemed Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin network

36+ years specializing in radiation oncology – Prof. Budach is a pioneer in VMAT and IMRT techniques at Charité Berlin.

• Founding member of the Head and Neck Group at German Cancer Society
• Chairs the EORTC-Radiooncology Group for head and neck cancer
• Extensive research published in leading medical journals
• Trained at University of Essen's West German Tumour Centre