Chemotherapy Doctors in test — Page 5

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. Ivetta Danylesko specializes in chemotherapy at Sheba Medical Center, bringing expert care tailored to individual patient needs.

• Specializes in chemotherapy protocols
• Practices at Sheba Medical Center, a top-tier facility
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

With over 20 years of oncology expertise, Dr. Lucía González Cortijo leads Quironsalud Madrid's oncology department and specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers.

• Focuses on personalized treatments, including immunotherapy and targeted therapies
• Principal investigator in 20+ clinical trials for breast cancer
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and GEICAM research groups
• Founder of 'Corre en Rosa' to support cancer patients through physical activity
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid

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.

Prof. Ben Boursi leads research on microbiome prognostic factors in cancer therapies – merging cutting-edge science with clinical oncology at Sheba Medical Center.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with focused training at University of Pennsylvania and MD Anderson
• Founder of ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group – pioneering microbial modulation treatments
• Develops predictive models for colorectal and pancreatic cancers undergoing clinical trials
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology by Israeli medical boards
• Teaches host-microbiome interactions at Tel Aviv University's medical school

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iyikesici specializes in metabolically supported chemotherapy – a tailored approach combining traditional methods with metabolic therapies at Central Hospital.

• Focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Pioneers metabolic therapies like ketogenic diet in treatment plans
• Published peer-reviewed research on cancer treatment outcomes
• Offers hyperthermia and hyperbaric oxygen as complementary therapies

Internationally recognized pediatric oncology expert – Prof. Ben-Harush leads the Pediatric Division at Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in France
• Named one of the world's most caring doctors by the World Medical Association
• Member of children's oncology groups in the USA and Europe

Clinical Director of a Multidisciplinary Breast Unit with 322 peer-reviewed publications – Dr. Kuemmel leads breast cancer research at Kliniken Essen-Mitte.

• Executive Board Member of the AGO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie)
• ESMO Faculty member for Breast Cancer
• Global PI and head of 27 clinical investigations and trials
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO

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.

Chief Physician of the Oncology Center at Assuta Medical Center – leading expert in chemotherapy treatments.

• Specializes in oncology with extensive experience in chemotherapy protocols
• Holds a leadership role at a top-tier medical center
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

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. Zhevelyuk specializes in oncology and radiology at Assuta Medical Center.

• Experienced in chemotherapy treatments
• Works at a leading medical center
• Focuses on patient-centered care

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

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. Spielberg is a specialized oncohematologist treating patients at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses exclusively on chemotherapy treatments
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center – Prof. Jablonski-Perec brings decades of specialized expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Received medical training at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University since 2006
• Former Head of the Institute of Oncology
• Member of multiple international cancer societies