Best Oncology Doctors Abroad

Dr. Altay Aliyev combines targeted therapies and immunotherapy with research-backed protocols at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Istanbul University
• Published multiple studies on thyroid and breast cancer treatments
• Expert in cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormone therapy
• Focuses on early diagnosis and palliative care

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Specializing in bone cancer treatments, Dr. Sokucu brings advanced orthopedic techniques to complex cases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Published 20+ research papers on orthopedic treatments and bone disorders
• Board-certified by the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fellowship-trained in osteosynthesis and bone disease management

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dr. Ares leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre – a world leader in proton therapy.

• 32 years specializing in proton therapy for precise tumor targeting
• Trained at Massachusetts General Hospital's proton therapy center
• Published 34+ research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Head of department at Spain's premier proton therapy facility

Professor Mehmet Karaca specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for gynecological cancers at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in gynecological oncology surgery by the Ministry of Health
• 31 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Expertise includes high-risk pregnancies and robotic-assisted hysterectomies
• Former clinical chief at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Dicle University

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical, the maker of the Da Vinci robot.

• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function
• Performs transoral surgeries for tumors in the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, and mouth
• Member of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pomyukon holds a Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital. He treats digestive system diseases, breast lumps, and gallstones.

• Specializes in surgical repair for hernias and hemorrhoid treatment.
• Performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
• Practices at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital, which holds American AACI accreditation.
• Works within a gastro-colonoscopic unit at a GHA-accredited facility.

Dr. Stephanie Lilianne E. Bolle is a radiation oncologist and Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She has led the department since July 2024. The center is Spain’s first proton therapy facility.

MD, University of Liège (1998). Board certified in radiation oncology (2003). She is an active member of the European Society of Paediatric Oncology and works with its Brain Tumor Group and Radiation Oncology Working Group.

She has published more than 120 scientific articles on pediatric brain tumors, proton therapy, pediatric radiation doses, and complex radiotherapy. She takes part in international projects and clinical trials, including BIOMEDE 2 and HARMONIC. Her expertise includes proton therapy, pediatric oncology, CNS and skull base tumors in adults and children, sarcomas, and complex radiotherapy planning.

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Specializes in integrative cancer treatments at Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku, combining mistletoe therapy and high-dose vitamin C with conventional methods.

• Expert in hormonal treatments for breast cancer
• Skilled in managing chemotherapy and radiation therapy side effects
• Participant in international conferences with German and Turkish doctors
• Uses natural pain relief and life extension methods for cancer patients

The doctor is a specialist in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology with over 28 years of clinical experience. A graduate of the Medical University of Łódź, the doctor earned a PhD in Medical Sciences in 2003 and completed a postgraduate program in Oncological, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Breast Surgery at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

The doctor focuses on the comprehensive surgical management of breast cancer, utilizing advanced reconstructive techniques to restore symmetry and function. Expertise includes breast reconstruction, reduction, reshaping, and augmentation. The doctor has refined these skills through international fellowships at institutions such as the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris.

Over 3,600 pancreatic surgeries performed – Professor Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Director of Pancreatic Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
• Trained at top international hospitals in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
• Published 330+ articles on pancreatic treatments
• Member of 5 major international pancreatic societies

Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.

• National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Zhang Yanjun is a chief radiation oncologist at Jinshazhou Hospital in Guangzhou. He oversees pediatric and adult cases with a focus on neuro-oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Zhang completed two international fellowships at prominent cancer centers in the United States. He sits on the Executive Committee of the World Association of Chinese Oncology Physicians.

• Specializes in radiation for lung, liver, nasopharynx, and central nervous system tumors.
• Authored over 40 academic papers on tumor diagnosis and treatment.
• Treats complex primary and secondary tumors in both children and adults.
• Practices at Jinshazhou Hospital, a Class-III facility with OECI cancer care certification.

Over 5,000 breast cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Gentilini leads the Breast Unit at San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in breast-conserving techniques.

• Head of the SOUND study – pioneering less invasive axillary surgery
• Focuses on young women and pregnant patients with breast cancer
• Author of 100+ papers on breast tumor treatment
• Vice President of EU-BREAST organization
• Fellowship-trained at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. Enrique Grande is a renowned medical oncologist at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Grande focuses on genitourinary and rare endocrine tumors. He serves as a pioneer in precision oncology and molecular profiling.

• Directs the Medical Oncology Department at QuirónSalud.
• Treats complex cases of bladder, kidney, and prostate cancers.
• Contributes to international guidelines for ESMO and ASCO.
• Leads global clinical trials to set new cancer care standards.