Best Lung cancer doctors in Germany: TOP 21 doctors

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in advanced lung cancer treatment at Nordwest Oncology and Hematology Center.
• Utilizes methods including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Prof. Jaeger has international training and has practiced at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her expertise in lung cancer treatment.
• Ranked as one of the best German oncologists by Focus, reflecting her exceptional skills.
• With over 35 years of experience in oncology, Prof. Jaeger provides comprehensive and expert care for lung cancer patients.

Dr. Axel Stang is a professor, Head Physician of Asklepios Barmbek Clinic, with a specialization in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology. He conducts antibody and molecular therapies to reduce tumor size, and is a member of multiple organizations and societies. Dr. Stang has published articles on the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in treating of metastatic colon cancer, and was a member of a research group that studied the effects of liver embolization. Patients can submit a request on the Bookimed website to get a consultation with the professor.

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Dr. Klaus D. Diemel is the Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg and a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He has held senior positions at Krankenhaus Großhansdorf and Marienkrankenhaus Hamburg, and is a member of several national and international surgical and medical societies.

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department

Dr. Gunther Wiest is a specialist in internal medicine, pneumology, and respiratory medicine. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the German Society of Internal Medicine, the German Society of Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine, the German Sleep Society, and the European Respiratory Society.

Dr. Wiest holds multiple accreditations and certifications from these societies. He has helped improve pulmonary training and lung health. He is involved with the North German Bronchial Carcinoma Working Group and the North German Society for Pneumology. His clinical work is based on evidence and close cooperation with national and European lung health networks.

She completed her training at the Charité in Berlin and has been a specialist in radiotherapy for 20 years. She worked as a senior physician in all departments of the Charité in Berlin, and from 2007 to 2015 she was a senior physician and deputy director of the Charité clinic in Berlin. In 2015, she was appointed head of the department of radiotherapy at the University Hospital of Cologne and very successfully headed the clinic there until 2022. Since the end of 2022, she has been heading the private radiotherapy clinic "RadioOnkologie Vosspalais". Clinical areas include radioimmunotherapy, high-precision therapy, multimodal therapy of gynecological tumors and prostate carcinoma.

Professor Dr. Marnitz is a member of the German and European Guidelines for the Therapy of Endometrial Carcinoma. She is also an independent external expert of the European Council for the Therapy of Carcinoma of the Cervical, Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer. Professor Dr. Marnitz is a member of the German and European Guidelines for the Therapy of Endometrial Carcinoma. She is also an independent external expert of the European Council for the Therapy of Carcinoma of the Cervical, Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer. Several randomized clinical trials have been conducted under her leadership.

Professor Dr. Marnitz is an honorary member of the Russian Society of Gynecological Oncology, a member of the professional societies DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO. In 2024, Professor Dr. Marnitz will be the president of the congress of the annual conference of the German Society of Radiation Oncology.

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Budach *Prof. Dr.med. Volker Budach

He completed his medical studies at the University of Essen and was appointed to the Department of Radiotherapy at the Charité Hospital in Berlin in 1993. He successfully headed this department until 2022, with almost 40 years of professional and 30 years of managerial experience. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Budach, numerous clinical studies were conducted, especially in the therapy of head and neck tumors. Along with other tumors such as sarcomas, bronchial carcinomas and breast carcinomas, which are his clinical and scientific focus. Prof. Dr. Budach founded and for many years jointly directed the comprehensive cancer center at the Charité. In addition to his function as director of the clinic, he also headed the Charité Center 14, which combined the topics of imaging and oncology. Prof. Budach was President of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) and President of its congress. At the EORTC, he headed the head and neck tumour group for many years. He is the author of numerous important papers on the optimisation of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of head and neck tumours. After 30 years of leading the clinic, Prof. Dr. Budach decided to transfer his experience in radiation oncology to the RadioOnkologie Vosspalais clinic. Prof. Dr. Budach is a member of the professional associations DEGRO, ESTRO, ASTRO.

She received her medical education in Russia. After completing her residency in Berlin, Dr. Steingraeber worked as a specialist and senior physician at the Charité, the Neukölln Hospital in Berlin and in the practice of radiooncology. Dr. Steingraeber speaks fluent Russian. Her clinical specialization includes bronchial carcinoma and breast carcinoma.

Membership/Committee Service:

DEGRO, ARO, DKG, AGSMO

Member of interdisciplinary committees for the development of guidelines:

Esophageal carcinoma

Anal carcinoma

Oropharyngeal/hypopharyngeal carcinoma

Supportive therapy in oncology

• Specializes in lung cancer treatment, utilizing advanced radiation therapy and nuclear medicine techniques.
• Chief Physician and Head of Nuclear Medicine at Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch, Germany.
• Expert in standard treatments: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Has international training and practice experience at medical institutions in Germany.
• Member of professional organizations: European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), German Society of Nuclear Medicine (DGN).

• Chief Physician of Helios Radiant Oncology Department, specializing in lung cancer treatment.
• Expert in chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and surgical interventions for lung cancer.
• Has experience practicing at medical institutions in Germany, the USA, and Japan.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Speaks English, German, and Japanese fluently, enhancing communication and care with patients.

Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Graven

Head of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology

Head of a certified oncology center

Head of Clinical Research Department

Specialization:

Hematology, including stem cell transplantation

Abdominal oncology, especially colorectal and pancreatic cancer therapy

Metastasis therapy, including the use of off-label drugs

Membership in professional societies:

Professional Union of German Therapists

German Society for Internal Medicine

German Cancer Society

Abdominal Oncology Working Group

German Society of Hematology and Oncology

German Working Group on Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

German Society for Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

European Society for Medical Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Association for Cancer Research

Activities in professional communities:

German Cancer Society:

Since 2013, speaker of the commission for certification of oncology centers

Since November 2007, member of the board

Since September 2022, Speaker of the Section of National Societies on Cancer Control

Chairman of the working group on abdominal oncology of the German Cancer Society, drafting clinical guidelines for the treatment of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.

Chairman of the Oncology Society of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Member of the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Guidelines Working Group, European Society for Medical Oncology.

Member of the Scientific Council, National Cancer Registry at the Robert Koch Institute.

Chairman of the Regional Cancer Registry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Leading expert for clinical research, German Research Foundation and Federal Ministry of Research and Technology.

Member of the Commission on the Use of Medicines for Therapy "Off-Label", Federal Institute of Medicines and Medical Devices.

Member of the committee for the development of clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

Member of the commission on the development of approaches to metastasis and the use of palliative therapy in clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

Reviewer of scientific journals such as Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, Tumor Diagnostik und Therapie, Der Schmerz, BMC Pharmacology, Onkologie, Strahlentherapie und Onkologie, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Annuals of Oncology, European Journal of Cancer.

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Clinic