Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Mariam Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology. Dr. Abu Zeid treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Ain Shams University.

• Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments for various cancer types.
• Oversees oncology clinical trials and manages treatment-related toxicities.
• Coordinates patient care within multidisciplinary teams for complex staging and diagnosis.
• Practices at an ESMO-accredited center that treats approximately 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Prof. Dr. Reuven Or is a leading hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Hadassah Medical Center, awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions.

• of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Medical Director of Israel's National Blood Bank
• Published multiple articles in medical journals

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Yan Zhi Ping serves as Director of Radiology at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in the early diagnosis of lung cancer and brain tumors. Dr. Yan has published over 30 academic papers and edited several professional monographs. He received the Fujian Provincial Third Prize for Science and Technology Progress.

• Identifies diseases of the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdomen.
• Expert in CT, MRI, and cerebral functional imaging.
• Vice Chairman of both the Xiamen Radiological Society and the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association.
• Practices at a tertiary hospital featuring mainland China's first BNCT center.

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in complex digestive cancers with 36 years of experience of experience.

• Board-certified in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Specializes in proton-beam therapy and immunotherapy for GI cancers
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Forbes named Dr. Tabernero one of Spain's top 5 oncologists – a leader in personalized cancer therapies at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Former President of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Specializes in molecular targeted therapies and new drug development
• Conducts clinical trials for advanced colon cancer treatments
• 33 years of experience experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Specializes in robotic thoracic surgery using da Vinci Xi – Dr. Dobritoiu combines minimally invasive techniques with precision at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including uniportal VATS
• Performs complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections with small incisions
• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage
• Known for empathy and professionalism in patient care

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci specializes in medical oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on personalized cancer treatment.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on breast and colon cancer outcomes
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Expertise in BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer cases

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Pikarsky trains future surgeons in complex colorectal procedures.

• 39 years of experience of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Senior lecturer in surgery at Hebrew University since 2005
• Board-certified in general surgery with subspecialty in colorectal surgery
• Active member of multiple respected surgical associations

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Tokyo University's elite Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – bringing Japanese precision to complex oncological cases.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience with focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specializes in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer surgeries

Dr. Taylan Bükülmez specializes in radiation oncology for breast, prostate, lung, esophageal, and rectal cancer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Previously worked at Akdeniz University's Radiation Oncology Clinic
• Trained at Pamukkale University and Akdeniz University

Specialized in advanced laparoscopic oncology surgery – trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general and oncological surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient recovery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex cancer surgeries at BAH International

Professor Kyzas pioneered 3D-printed reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer, achieving the UK's highest success rates at German Medical Institute.

• Specializes in microvascular free tissue transfer for complex cases
• Principal Investigator for the landmark MANTRA trial in OMFS
• Recipient of the prestigious Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award
• Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Clinical Director overseeing cancer services for 1M+ patients

Dr. Mazal pioneered proton therapy techniques globally, serving as Technical Director at Institut Curie's Proton Therapy Center for over 42 years of experience.

• 140+ scientific publications in radiation oncology
• Chairman of PTCOG – the leading particle therapy research group
• Developed protocols used in proton centers worldwide
• Advises treatment centers across 10+ countries
• Secured €50M+ in research funding for advanced therapies