Oncology Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Lucía González Cortijo is the Head of Medical Oncology at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid. She specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers, including ovarian and cervical malignancies. Dr. González Cortijo holds a PhD cum laude and a Master’s in Molecular Oncology. She focuses on precision oncology, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.

• Principal Investigator in over 20 Phase II–III clinical trials.
• Participated as a sub-investigator in more than 50 international trials.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Founder of the La Vida en Rosa Foundation for women with cancer.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic supported chemotherapy (MSCT) for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Iyikesici integrates ketogenic diets and hyperbaric oxygen therapy into cancer care cycles.

• Published peer-reviewed research on MSCT outcomes specifically for rectal cancer.
• Treats complex cases of pancreatic and colorectal cancer using hyperthermia therapy.
• Contributes to international scientific studies on early-stage breast cancer survival.
• Practices at a clinic equipped with AI-powered MRI and CT imaging systems.

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Rafał Marszałek serves as Head of the General Surgery Department at Legionowo Hospital. This facility is affiliated with the Military Medical Institute in Poland. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery for bariatric, oncologic, and general conditions. Dr. Marszałek centers his practice on minimally invasive techniques to speed up recovery.

• Leads a department that performs a high annual volume of surgical procedures.
• Performs gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery for long-term weight loss.
• Treats inguinal and umbilical hernias using laparoscopic repair methods.
• Provides surgical treatment for thyroid, breast, and gallbladder diseases.

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. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Leading researcher in BRCA-related breast cancer – Dr. Kaduri specializes in genetic mutations at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Conducted groundbreaking research at The Royal Marsden Hospital
• Published on Oncotype Dx in BRCA1/2 carriers
• Awarded the Cancer Genetics Research Foundation Award
• Member of the Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology

Specializes in advanced thyroid cancer and head & neck tumors with personalized biological therapy at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Director of Oncology at Hadassah – one of Israel's top cancer centers
• Fellowship-trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering in radiosurgery techniques
• 23 years of experience focused on head & neck oncology and radiotherapy
• Former Head of Head & Neck Oncology at Davidoff Cancer Center