Melanoma Doctors in test — Page 3

Dr. Alemdar specializes in melanoma treatments with 20 years of experience of oncology experience at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Board-certified in medical oncology
• Extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Focused practice at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Experienced in complex melanoma cases

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Emad Shash is a medical oncologist who has participated in over 70 oncology clinical trials. He serves as the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. Dr. Shash specializes in systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management and Patient Safety from JCI.

• Serves as an ESMO panel voting member and an ASCO committee member.
• Treats breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.
• Former research physician and medical lead at the EORTC in Brussels.
• Works at Shefaa Al Orman, an ESMO-accredited oncology center treating 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhakim is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Cairo University’s National Cancer Institute. He serves as the Head of Radiation Oncology at Shefa al Orman Hospital. Dr. Abdelhakim treats complex cancers, including breast, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecologic tumors. He is a member of ESTRO and ESMO.

• Performs image-guided brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.
• Uses IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT for precise tumor targeting.
• Provides total body and total skin irradiation for bone marrow transplants.
• Practices at ESMO-accredited Shefa al Orman Hospital in Luxor.

Dr. Bar-Sela is the Deputy Head of the Oncology Department at Rambam Medical Center.

• Leads a specialized team within a major academic hospital
• Focuses on the treatment of melanoma
• Oversees advanced treatment programs for cancer patients

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Tepper leads the entire Oncology Center at Israel's prominent Assuta Medical Center, bringing strategic oversight to complex melanoma cases.

• Chief Physician and senior oncologist with years of focused experience
• Specializes in the advanced management of skin cancers like melanoma
• Provides care within a major, high-tech private hospital network
• Brings a leadership perspective to creating personalized treatment plans

Specializing in radiotherapy, Dr. Zalmanova provides targeted treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expert in advanced radiotherapy techniques
• Customizes treatment plans for each patient
• Focuses on precision and patient comfort

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center, pioneering new treatments for melanoma patients.

• Head of the Center for Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy
• Specializes in innovative immunotherapies for melanoma
• Leads a team of clinicians and researchers
• Focuses on translational research with immediate clinical impact

Senior Skin Cancer Fellow at St John's Institute of Dermatology – trained at top UK and Israeli hospitals, specializing in melanoma.

• Fellowship at St John's Institute, a leading skin cancer center
• Taught melanoma topics at King's College London
• Member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
• Specializes in both diagnosis and surgical treatment of skin cancers

Dr. Volkan Kinas specializes in cancer surgeries, including melanoma procedures, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in oncological and breast surgery
• Skilled in pancreatic and bile duct surgeries
• Performs bariatric metabolic and diabetes surgeries

Dr. Jesus Soberino specializes in melanoma immunotherapy, having contributed to pivotal trials that revolutionized melanoma treatment with drugs like Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab.

• 18 years of experience of oncology experience with a focus on melanoma
• Member of the Melanoma Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and VHIO
• Participated in clinical trials leading to FDA-approved drugs
• Expertise in immunotherapy treatments for metastatic melanoma

Dr. Erkan Karatas specializes in complex head and neck surgeries with extensive international training across Europe and the US.

• Trained at top institutions including The Ohio State University and Hannover Medical School
• Member of multiple prestigious otolaryngology and head & neck surgery associations
• Special focus on otology and neurotology procedures
• Participates in international medical education and training programs

Board-certified surgical oncologist with expertise in melanoma treatment at Galenia Hospital.

• Specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on melanoma
• Board-certified by Conacem until 2030
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020

Prof. Elke Jaeger has performed 1,100+ oncology procedures and is annually ranked among Germany's best oncologists.

• 41 years of experience of specialized experience in oncology and hematology
• Professor at Goethe University with 7,000+ citations
• Member of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
• Regularly featured in Focus magazine's best doctors list since 2011