Best Astrocytoma Doctors Worldwide — TOP 59

Specializes in tumor biology and immunotherapy – Dr. Bülent Karagöz focuses on advanced cancer treatments at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience in medical oncology with a focus on astrocytoma
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Published over 40 research papers in cancer studies

Pioneer in 3D surgical planning with 46 years of experience of excellence, Dr. Herrero integrates advanced technology for precision in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Founder of Alma IT Systems for patient-specific 3D anatomy reconstruction
• Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
• Nominated for the Rey Jaime I Award in New Technologies

Dr. Solak specializes in treating astrocytoma with extensive training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in various cancers including brain tumors
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Oliver is a world-leading neurosurgeon with over 50 years of experience of experience and 1,100+ treatments performed. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for brain tumors like astrocytoma.

• He is the Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon
• Uses advanced techniques like fluorescence-guided surgery to precisely remove tumors
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at two major university hospitals
• President of the prestigious European Skull Base Society
• Provides diagnostic reviews and treatment planning through online consultations

Dr. Tanrikulu has served as the head of Haydarpaşa Numune's medical oncology unit and is an active researcher in international clinical trials.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed a highly ranked specialty in medical oncology at Marmara University
• Coordinates international clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Current medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, with a focus on pediatric oncology.

• Presented extensively on early cancer detection in children
• Works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
• Engages in discussions on critical pediatric oncology topics

Prof. Sezer Sağlam excels in gastrointestinal oncology, with extensive experience treating complex cases at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Medical Oncology since 2016
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (ENET member)

Professor Sefik Igdem specializes in advanced radiation oncology, using Truebeam Stx and Halcyons technology for precision cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in head and neck cancers with conformal treatments
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Currently a professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University

Dr. Osama Abdel Mohimen Mohamed leads the Hematology Unit at Shefaa Al Orman Oncology Hospital. He treats complex blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Mohamed is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. He also holds memberships in the American Society of Hematology and ASBMT.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
• Manages aggressive acute leukemia and chronic blood disorders.
• Treats complications arising from various solid tumors.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that handles 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Blumental is a highly experienced neuro-oncologist and director of the Neuro-oncology Service at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 30 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Director of Neuro-oncology Service at Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Specializes in high success rate oncology treatments

Dr. Rahib Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology treatments, combining immunotherapies and targeted therapies at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Marmara University
• Completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital
• Expert in gastrointestinal and urogenital system tumors
• Treats international patients from Europe and the US
• Focuses on patient-centered, evidence-based cancer care

Professor of Medical Oncology with expertise in gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Saglam has trained at Istanbul University's Oncology Institute and leads at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale.

• Over 29 years of experience specializing in oncology treatment
• Fellowship training in medical oncology at Istanbul University
• Active member of ESMO and ASCO
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumor care

Dr. Ozadli specializes in medical oncology with extensive experience in treating various cancers, including astrocytoma, at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed medical oncology specialization at Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Worked in medical oncology clinics across multiple hospitals
• Special interest in lung, esophageal, gastric, and breast cancers
• Published researcher with work available on Google Scholar

Dr. Felix Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Ichilov – one of Israel's largest and most advanced hospitals, focusing specifically on brain tumors.

• His primary focus is on treating complex brain and spinal cord tumors.
• As Head of Clinic, he oversees a dedicated neuro-oncology unit.
• Experience includes managing gliomas, astrocytomas, and other CNS malignancies.
• Integrates chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and clinical trial options into treatment plans.

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a top-level role that highlights his leadership in the field.

• He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and brain mapping techniques
• Expert in neurosurgical operations, including deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Performs image-guided neurosurgery for brain tumors, trained in Greece and Switzerland
• Leads research into gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Honored with the Borenstein Award from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Prof. Wolfgang Köstler specializes in targeted cancer therapies, focusing on breast and gynecologic malignancies at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in biomarker development and tumor biology
• Associate Professor at Medical University of Vienna
• Deputy Head of Clinical Division of Oncology