Best Brain Cancer doctors: TOP 102 doctors

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Bülent Karagöz

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Expert in brain cancer treatment, Dr. Bülent Karagöz utilizes advanced therapies.
    • Performs surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    • International practice in countries such as Turkey, NATO KFOR regions, and Turkish Cyprus.
    • Over 20 years of oncology experience, specializing in tumor biology and immunology.
    • Accredited medical oncologist with a focus on innovative cancer treatment methods.
    • Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, contributing to cancer research.
    • Consults patients online, widening access to his brain cancer expertise.
    • Speaks multiple languages, offering care to a diverse patient population.
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Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$600 - $850
CyberKnife
$6,000 - $9,000
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Serkan Keskin

  • 4.6 Excellent 320 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serkan Keskin is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in chemotherapy. He has numerous achievements in his field, including being ranked first in the Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam in Turkey in 2012. He is an active member of various prestigious oncology societies, and has a strong academic profile with 42 articles published in international journals.
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Craniotomy
$13,000 - $17,000
CyberKnife
$4,750 - $6,450
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 415 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Bartolome Oliver has been practicing since 1979 and performs microsurgical operations and utilizes apparatuses of non-invasive radiosurgery. He provides online consultations and is a member of various international medical communities. He is the author of 150 publications and 350 reports at international medical conferences.

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Resection of glioma
$28,300 - $39,620
Craniotomy
$24,904 - $32,828
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.5 Good 164 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in cutting-edge Brain Cancer treatment.
    • Expert in surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for Brain Cancer.
    • International practice includes the USA at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
    • Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University, specialized in cancer treatment.
    • Member of esteemed medical institutions for ongoing professional development.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with Brain Cancer.
    • Fluent in English, providing care to a diverse patient base.
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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Craniotomy
$6,500 - $9,000
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Gorkem Turkkan

  • 4.5 Good 164 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

    After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

    He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

    He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    MR-Linac

    Linac

    Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

    Prostate Cancers

    Breast Cancers

    Lung Cancers

    Rectum Cancers

    Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

    Head and Neck Cancers

    Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

    Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Craniotomy
$6,500 - $9,000
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Mustafa Özdoğan

  • 4.5 Good 112 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Memorial Antalya Hospital
  • Prof. Mustafa Özdoğan is an experienced cancer specialist with over 20 years of experience and has written over 40 articles on the topic. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey and holds qualifications in general medicine, internal medicine, and medical oncology. He is a member of the European Medical Oncology Association, the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, the Antalya Breast Cancer Association, and the American Clinical Oncology Association.

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Resection of glioma
$12,600 - $12,600
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Nejat Akalan

  • 4.5 Good 468 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

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Elke Jaeger

  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Dr. Elke Jaeger specializes in cutting-edge Brain Cancer treatments.
    • Expert in surgical removal, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for Brain Cancer.
    • Prof. Jaeger practices internationally, including in Germany.
    • Recognized as one of Germany's top oncologists by Focus magazine.
    • Holds position as Head Physician of Oncology and Hematology Center.
    • Member of professional medical associations, enhancing oncology expertise.
    • Consults patients online, providing accessible Brain Cancer care.
    • Fluent in German and English, broadening patient communication.
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CyberKnife
$9,056 - $15,848
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Eslie Perez

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

    2020-2023

    Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

    General practitioner in private medical office

    2015-2022

    Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

    2013-2014

    Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

    2008-2013

     

    Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

     Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

     Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

    facial rejuvenation with IPL.

     Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

    radiofrequency

     Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

     Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

    treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

     Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures.

     Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

    doctor ISAAC GOIZ DURAN

     Experience in clinical records

     Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

     

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Sezer Saglam

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal Information 

    Sex:  Male

    Born : 1968 

     

    Professional Experience

    Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    Medical Oncology Department

    Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

     

    Education:

    He became Professor (22/April /2016)

    Medical Oncology

     

    Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

    Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

    Department of Medical Oncology

     

    Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

     

    Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

     

    Professional Experience

    February 1999-November 2001

    Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

     

    April1997- October 1998

    Bayraktar Dialysis Center

    Güngören/ Istanbul

     

    Membership

    Turkish Medical Oncology Association

    ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

    ESMO

    ASCO

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Murat Sari

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Career


    2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

    Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

    2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    ASCO

    ESMO

    TTOD 

    AVOD 

    Publications

    In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

    Awards Received

    EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

    "The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

    Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

     

    Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

    ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Pietro Mortini

  • 4.5 Good 62 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Resection of glioma
$12,000 - $18,000
Craniotomy
$10,000 - $15,000
Resection of glioblastoma
$12,000 - $18,000
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Francesc Graus

  • 4.3 Good 6 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona
    • Dr. Francesc Graus specializes in advanced Brain Cancer treatment.
    • Expert in paraneoplastic neurological syndromes and primary brain lymphomas.
    • Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical tumor removal.
    • Trained in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, USA.
    • Holds MD and PhD from Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona.
    • Founder and past president of European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO).
    • Consults in English and Spanish, offering in-person and online consultations.
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Abdullah Sakin

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  •  

    Experience

    2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

     

    2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

     

    2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

     

    2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

     

    2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

     

    2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

     

    2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

     

    2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

     

    2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

     

    2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

     

     

    Education

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2018

    İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2012

    İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

    2007

    Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

     

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Resection of glioma
$12,000 - $18,000
Craniotomy
$10,000 - $15,000
Resection of glioblastoma
$12,000 - $18,000
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Michael Van Kampen

  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Radiotherapy specialist
CyberKnife
$9,056 - $15,848
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Konstantinos Ferentinos

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, German Medical Institute (GMI)
    • Education: 
    •  
    • 2001-2007: University of Ioannina Medical School, Greece.
    • 2007: Degree in Medicine.
    • 2013: Doctoral degree from the Medical School of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt (Dr. Med)
    • 09.2016 – Today: Master’s in Healthcare Business Studies.

    Professional experience:

    04.2009 – 04.2013: Resident in the Department for Radiation Oncology, Klinikum Offenbach

    05.2013 – 12. 2015: Senior physician in the Department for Radiation Oncology, Klinikum Offenbach

    • 01.2016 – 06.2017: Senior physician in the Department of interventional Radiation Oncology, Medical Center Athens
    •  
    • 07.2017 – Today: Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the German Oncology Center, Limassol, Cyprus.
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Sefik Igdem

  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal information

    Title: Professor Doctor

    Branch: Radiation Oncology

    Work History:

    1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

    2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

    3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

    4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

    Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

    1 Head and Neck Cancers

    2 Radiation Oncology

    Priority treatments:

    1 Prostate cancer

    2 Conformal treatments

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1 Truebeam Stx Technology

    2 Halcyons

    Education

    1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

    Oncology Specialization Training

     

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Carme Balana Quintero

  • 4.7 Excellent 415 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Balaña received her medical degree from the Central University of Barcelona and completed her residency in medical oncology at one of the best public hospitals in Spain, Vall d'Hebrón Hospital.

    She was a leading specialist in the treatment of brain tumors at the Institute of Oncology of Catalonia, a founding member and current president of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO), and a member of the scientific committee of the European Association for Neuro-Oncology.

    He is the recipient of prestigious research grants in the field of brain tumors.

    Dr. Balaña is also a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and the author of modern European protocols for the treatment of brain tumors, as well as the protocols of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).

    Dr. Balaña has published over 400 articles, books and scientific papers at national and international conferences.

    He is the author of articles in prestigious scientific publications such as:

    Lancet Oncology;

    Nature Reviews in Clinical Oncology;

    Clinical Cancer Research and others.

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Resection of glioma
$28,300 - $39,620
Craniotomy
$24,904 - $32,828
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Wolfgang Köstler

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Johannes Köstler is a board-certified specialist for Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Intensive Care Medicine who specializes in hematology & internal oncology, intensive care medicine. He is one of the top-rated breast cancer and sarcoma oncologist specialists and has extensive experience in the field and has received degrees from the Medical University of Vienna and the Weizmann Institute of Science. He has also had special training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

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