Best Oncology Doctors Abroad

Harvard-trained spine specialist Prof. Deniz Konya focuses on spinal and brain tumors at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• 76 years of neurosurgical experience
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and international spine groups
• Published 47 peer-reviewed papers on spinal treatments
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal fractures and deformities

Prof. Arie Lindner heads the Urology Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, specializing in complex prostate surgeries.

• Trained at UCLA's urology program in Los Angeles
• Expert in laser treatments for prostate conditions
• Member of American, European & Israeli urology associations
• Chairman of Israel's Trade Union of Doctors

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms and leads one of Europe's top research programs for these conditions.

• 41 years specializing in MPNs like polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia
• Founder of Vienna's Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
• Program Director for MPN research with extensive clinical trial experience
• Treats all hematologic cancers including chronic myeloid leukemia and myeloma

Dr. Klaus Novak introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria – a technique enhancing precision in neurosurgery. He works at Döbling Private Hospital.

• 25 years of experience in neurosurgery and oncology
• Specializes in brain tumors and spine surgery
• Trained internationally, including research at Beth Israel Hospital
• Active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna
• Fluent in multiple languages including English and German

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – trained in Germany and member of multiple surgical associations.

• Over 29 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in Europe Senology Academia in Düsseldorf and Berlin
• Performs oncoplastic breast surgery and colorectal 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.

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses exclusively on prostate and bladder cancer care at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expert in modern prostate and bladder cancer treatments
• Performs advanced robotic-assisted surgeries including da Vinci prostatectomy
• Works at Israel's premier private medical facility
• Dedicated years of experience in oncourology

Dr. Kariv specializes in laparoscopic and colorectal surgery, bringing precision and expertise to stomach cancer treatment.

• Focused on minimally invasive techniques for better patient outcomes
• Specialist in colorectal surgery, ensuring comprehensive care
• Practices at Assuta Medical Center, known for advanced oncology treatments

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.

Professor Mordechai Vias specializes in endocrinology at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

• Expert in hormonal aspects of colon cancer
• Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Dr. Tepper leads the entire Oncology Center at Israel's prominent Assuta Medical Center, bringing strategic oversight to complex cancer cases.

• Chief Physician overseeing all oncological services
• Specializes in personalized treatment plans for various cancers
• Extensive experience in advanced therapies like immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Works within a major, high-tech private hospital network

Dr. Avi Hefetz leads the head and neck surgery department at Assuta Medical Center – Israel's largest private hospital, specializing in complex tumor cases.

• Heads both surgery and oncology departments for head and neck
• of experience in ENT and head-neck oncology
• Member of American Head and Neck Society and other prestigious organizations
• Co-founder of ARAM Center for specialized head-neck surgery

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.

Professor Gilad Ben Baruch specializes in oncogynecology at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on women's cancers with advanced surgical techniques.

• Specialized in oncogynecology – dedicated to gynecologic cancer treatment
• Expert in complex cases including cervical and ovarian cancers
• Professorship reflects high-level expertise and academic leadership
• Performs advanced oncogynecological surgeries like trachelectomy

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.