Page 2 - Best Astrocytoma doctors: TOP 51 doctors

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

Dr. Yildiz has published extensively on neuroendocrine tumors and rare oncological cases, with research featured in international medical journals.

• Specializes in neuroendocrine tumors and rare cancer presentations
• Published 17+ peer-reviewed articles on oncology topics
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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

• Over 20 years 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

Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center – Phd Viola Fox specializes in advanced treatments for astrocytoma.

• Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy
• Qualified specialist in genetics with molecular diagnostics expertise
• Active in molecular biology research for innovative cancer treatments
• Member of German and American oncology societies

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Internal Medicine Specialist with extensive oncology experience
• Practiced at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training Hospital
• Graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Professor Keil specializes in advanced imaging and interventions for astrocytoma at Medical Center in Solingen.

• 16+ years in diagnostic and interventional radiology
• Trained under renowned radiologist Professor Christian K. Kuhl
• Expert in MRI, CT, and ultrasound-guided interventions
• Current Chief Physician of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings extensive expertise in medical oncology, specializing in astrocytoma treatments at Istanbul Medipol University.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Active participant in international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published numerous research articles on innovative oncology therapies

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Defined the first strict criteria for diagnosing paraneoplastic neurological syndromes – a key advance in neuro-oncology. Dr. Graus is an emeritus investigator at IDIBAPS.

• Former chief of neurology at Hospital Clinic, Barcelona
• Founder and past president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
• Specializes in gliomas and primary brain lymphomas

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – focused on precise tumor targeting for astrocytoma cases.

• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical universities
• Dedicated radiation oncology specialist since 2016
• Works at Emsey Hospital's advanced oncology unit

More than 50,000 cancer surgeries performed, including a focus on breast and thoracic oncology. Dr. Nagarkar combines surgical expertise with a commitment to quality of life.

• 19 years of experience in surgical oncology
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials across phases 1-3
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology

Head of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology at The University Hospital in Dusseldorf.

• Specializes in hematology and oncology
• Leads a team focused on comprehensive cancer care
• Expert in clinical immunology

Pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializing in bone marrow transplants – Dr. Kharya brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Expert in bone marrow transplantation procedures
• Practices at Artemis Hospitals

Dr. Sarat Chandra P is an experienced oncologist specializing in astrocytoma at Manipal Hospitals.

• Specializes in astrocytoma diagnosis and treatment
• Works at Manipal Hospitals

Privatdozent Dr. Neubauer leads the Neurosurgery Department at Bremen-Mitte Clinic, specializing in complex brain tumors like astrocytoma.

• Director of Neurosurgery at Bremen-Mitte Clinic
• Specializes in brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precise tumor removal
• Active researcher in neurological disorders and brain tumors