CT (computer tomography) Doctors in test — Page 19

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

The doctor is a highly skilled specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, and various spinal fractures or slippage issues. The doctor provides comprehensive care for degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to spinal care, the doctor specializes in advanced joint reconstruction and orthopedic surgery, focusing on knee and hip prosthesis procedures. The clinical practice also encompasses the management of shoulder and knee pathologies, as well as specialized treatments for foot and ankle disorders, heel spurs, and chronic coccyx pain.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a primary clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including the treatment of cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks. Expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well as the treatment of heart valve diseases and various rhythm disorders or arrhythmias.

In addition to clinical management, the doctor is highly skilled in interventional cardiology, specifically performing coronary procedures and diagnostic angiography to address complex vascular issues.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

The doctor specializes in advanced neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, with a primary clinical focus on micro-surgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Extensive expertise includes the surgical management of scoliosis, brain and spine tumors, and spinal fractures.

Furthermore, the doctor is highly experienced in performing complex interventions for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar spondylolisthesis, utilizing precision techniques to address degenerative spinal conditions and restore patient mobility.

Dr. Ferlitsch heads the Department of Internal Medicine I at Vienna General Hospital. He uses CT (computer tomography) for precise digestive system and liver diagnostics.

• National nominee for the UEGW Rising Star in Gastroenterology in 2012
• Founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
• Received the Skoda Preis award from the Austrian Society of Internal Medicine
• Trained clinically at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA in Los Angeles
• Expertise in treating complex conditions like liver cirrhosis and inflammatory diseases

The doctor is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in complex cranial and spinal procedures. Clinical focus areas include the surgical management of brain tumors, aneurysms, and pituitary conditions. Furthermore, the doctor specializes in advanced spine surgery, addressing waist, neck, and back hernias, as well as the treatment of spinal tumors and fractures.

In addition to cranial and spinal care, the doctor is proficient in peripheral nerve surgery. With a comprehensive background in neurosurgical interventions, the doctor provides specialized care for patients requiring intricate surgical solutions for neurological and orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Nurana Guliyeva is a gastroenterologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center in Baku. She specializes in treating viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and complex autoimmune liver diseases. Dr. Guliyeva completed an internship in microbiology and infectious diseases at Ege University in Turkey. She focuses on digestive health, including stomach, intestine, and pancreas disorders.

• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe Hospital in Turkey.
• Treats viral hepatitis A, B, C, and D alongside drug-induced liver poisoning.
• Performs specialized procedures like colon hydrotherapy and gastric polyp removal.
• Works at an integrative health center treating over 84,000 patients annually.

Dr. Hasan Kalkan is an orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacements for the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Kalkan graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues, including ligament tears and bone fractures.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Surgical expert in correcting valgus deformity and hallux valgus (toe deformity).
• Performs soft tissue tumor mass excision and trauma surgery.
• Works at a facility that uses robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

The doctor is a highly specialized orthopedic surgeon with a primary focus on pediatric orthopedics. Clinical expertise includes the management and treatment of hip dislocations, as well as complex hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor possesses extensive experience in the surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations. Furthermore, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients suffering from various sports-related injuries, utilizing advanced surgical techniques to restore mobility and function.