PET/CT Doctors in test — Page 5

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Jacob Cohen is a senior gynecologist at Assuta Medical Center. He specializes in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures during PET/CT evaluations.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery to treat gynecological conditions
• Specialist in endoscopically assisted diagnostics
• Practices at Assuta – Israel's largest private medical center

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. Zohar Dotan heads the urology department at Sheba Medical Center. He uses PET/CT diagnostics to plan precise surgeries for prostate and kidney cancers.

• Trained in uro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Former head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
• Recipient of awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery
• Author of over 50 scientific publications on cancer treatment and research
• Assistant professor at the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine

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. Karen Drumea is an oncology and radiotherapy specialist at Rambam Medical Center. She uses PET/CT imaging to guide cancer care and treatment planning.

• Specializes in radiotherapy – uses radiation to treat various cancer types
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a major Israeli government hospital
• Expert in clinical oncology for tumor diagnosis and staging

Professor Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncology specialist. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide metabolically supported cancer treatments.

• Specializes in imaging for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Published research on rectal cancer outcomes and treatment success
• Expert in metabolic supported chemotherapy and hyperthermia therapy
• Former researcher at Marmara University medical faculty
• Experienced in using ketogenic diets alongside clinical cancer care

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. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to detect and stage cancers of the female reproductive system.

• Focuses on identifying tumors and tracking treatment progress using advanced imaging
• Expert in oncogynecological care at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Serves as a professor at the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Choi Han Yong leads the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide surgical planning for complex urological cancers.

• Serves as the Head of Urology at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Specializes in oncosurgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers
• Provides expert interpretation of imaging for precise tumor localization
• Member of leading international urological and oncological societies

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is an oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses tools like PET/CT to detect and track gynecological cancers.

• Specializes in oncogynecology – the diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive cancers
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier hospital in South Korea
• Uses medical imaging to identify tumor locations and spread in the body

Dr. Seung Jae Huh is an oncologist at Samsung Medical Center. He utilizes PET/CT imaging for precise cancer detection and treatment planning.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a leading hospital for oncology in South Korea
• Focuses on oncologic imaging for accurate tumor staging
• Works within a specialized oncology department for complex cancer cases

Dr. Lee specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He focuses on diagnosing and treating pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States
• Uses PET/CT scans to evaluate pancreatic and colon cancer cases
• Professor of Gastroenterology at a leading South Korean medical faculty
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Completed advanced clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital

Professor Lee specializes in pancreatobiliary disorders at Samsung Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to evaluate pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Expert in managing complex abdominal oncology cases
• Performs advanced surgeries like the Whipple procedure
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Treats patients at a facility serving presidential standards in South Korea

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.