Best Thyroid cancer doctors in Germany: TOP 10 doctors

Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

Specialty

Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

Scientific activity

Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

• Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn specializes in thyroid cancer treatment, using surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and external radiation therapy.
• International training includes the University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, USA, and Phillips University of Marburg, Germany.
• Chief Physician at Solingen Clinic, Germany, with over 11 years of experience in head and neck surgery.
• Author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, contributing to advancements in thyroid cancer treatment.
• Professional memberships include the German Society for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, reflecting his specialized knowledge in the field.

• Prof. Elke Jaeger specializes in thyroid cancer treatment and leads the Oncology and Hematology Center at Nordwest.
• She utilizes advanced methods including surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, hormone therapy, external radiation, and targeted therapy.
• Prof. Jaeger has international training and has practiced at medical institutions in Germany, contributing to her extensive expertise in thyroid cancer treatment.
• She is ranked among the best German oncologists by Focus rating, highlighting her exceptional skills.
• With over 35 years of experience in oncology, Prof. Jaeger provides comprehensive and expert care for patients with thyroid cancer.

Otolaryngologist. Head of the ENT organs Oncology Center

Chief physician of the Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department

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

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.

• Dr. Stefan Dresel specializes in thyroid cancer treatment at Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch.
• He is the Chief Physician of Nuclear Medicine and leads the department.
• Dr. Dresel utilizes advanced methods including radioactive iodine therapy, external beam radiation, and targeted therapy.
• He has international training experience in medical institutions across Germany and other countries, which has broadened his expertise.
• Dr. Dresel is a member of professional bodies like the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.