Best Brain Cancer Doctors Worldwide — TOP 94

Dr. Bülent Karagöz has over 33 years of experience of experience in medical oncology, specializing in tumor biology and immunotherapy for brain cancer at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okan University
• Former head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Published over 40 research papers on cancer treatments
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for medical oncology – Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in brain cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Completed specialty training at Marmara University
• Led international clinical studies in oncology
• Former head of medical oncology at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery with over 46 years of experience of experience, specializing in advanced 3D surgical planning.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems, innovating virtual surgical planning
• Leads the Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Author of 150+ publications and speaker at 350+ international congresses
• Former President of CARS, a leading congress on surgical technology

Dr. Mustafa Solak has 20 years of experience of oncology experience, specializing in complex cancer cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed advanced training at İstanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching Hospital

50 years of experience pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Performs 200+ surgeries annually, including fluorescence-guided tumor removal
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
• First in Southern Europe to use robotic spine surgery

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions with MR-Linac – one of Turkey's most experienced specialists in MRI-guided treatments.

• 17 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Specializes in stereotactic radiotherapy and proton therapy
• Member of European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Published 27 articles in medical journals
• Currently working on two TÜBİTAK research projects

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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.

Prof. Sezer Sağlam specializes in brain cancer treatment at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 27 years of experience of experience in medical oncology.

• Professor in Medical Oncology since 2016
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and ENET
• Trained at Istanbul University's Medical Faculty
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain cancer treatment.

• Headed Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in Medical Oncology with a focus on brain tumors
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine

Dr. David Kuczer is a radiation oncologist at Amethyst Radiotherapy in Vienna. He specializes in precise cancer treatment for tumors of the prostate, breast, and brain. Dr. Kuczer presents every patient case to an interdisciplinary tumor board. This ensures each person receives a validated treatment plan from a team of experts.

• Uses the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator for precise tumor targeting.
• Treats complex conditions including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and meningioma.
• Coordinates care within a clinic ranked among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026.
• Provides IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiosurgery for high-accuracy radiation.

Professor Doctor Sefik Igdem specializes in radiation oncology with advanced technologies like Truebeam Stx and Halcyons at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Expert in conformal treatments for precise radiation therapy
• Specializes in head and neck cancers
• Professor at T.R 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. Ferentinos heads the Radiation Oncology Department at German Oncology Center – specializing in precise brain cancer treatments.

• Over 13 years of experience of radiation oncology experience
• Trained at Klinikum Offenbach and Medical Center Athens
• Holds a doctoral degree from Goethe University Frankfurt
• Currently pursuing advanced healthcare business studies

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.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Keskin has performed over 900 oncology procedures, including brain tumor surgery. He brings nearly three decades of medical oncology expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of specific oncology experience
• Specialist in personalized therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
• Completed his oncology fellowship at Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
• Top national ranking on Turkey's Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam
• Active member of both ASCO and ESMO international societies

900+ brain tumor treatments performed – Dr. Balana Quintero leads Spain's Neuro oncology Research Group and authors European treatment protocols.

• 25 years of experience specializing exclusively in neuro-oncology
• President of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO)
• Author of modern European brain tumor treatment protocols
• Published in Lancet Oncology and Nature Reviews
• Works at Centro Médico Teknon's Neuro-Oncology Unit